SH1 reopens after truck crash ‘chaos’ forces motorists on 33km rural detour
'There’s hundreds of people trying to traverse Northland’s new state highway.'
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Final curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crash
Michael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.
'Make a huge difference': Principals praise KidsCan support
KidsCan supports 1100 schools, helping with food, shoes, and jackets.
Medicinal cannabis prescriptions soar
Scripts for the legal products rose from 9% in 2022 to 37% in 2024.
'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be released
Jameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.
Teenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei layby
Police have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.
Waitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty bill
Organisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
‘Bloody horrific’: Worm pest gains stronghold in Northland
'It is a definite threat and concern'.
Layby slaying: Motorcyclist shot and body abandoned in creek; police seek footage
Police believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.
‘Humble beginnings’: Teen mum’s inspiring journey to dance success
Alannah Curtis opened her first dance studio at 18.
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
News in brief: Warning for dog owners
The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: Accessible tourism offers untapped potential
OPINION: The cruise ship industry realised all this yonks ago.
Campground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying family
A woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.
Joe Bennett: The simple black-and-white photo evokes powerful nostalgia
The photo is a sermon on the passage of time.
‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds
Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.
Man appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclist
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.
‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghy
The injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.
Delays expected following serious crash in Northland
Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.
Mea Motu hospitalised upon return to NZ after world title fight
Motu was back in NZ on Tuesday after travelling to the UK for a world title unification.
Special affinity with horses: Northland ‘horse whisperer’ to compete in Special Olympics event
Alex Goldsack will compete in Christchurch from December 10 to 14.
‘A thousand times harder’: Parents turn to charities as school costs rise
Parents increasingly rely on charities due to rising school costs.
‘Succumbing to foul play’: Police launch homicide investigation into motorcyclist’s death
Police believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.
Rāhui in place following Northland motorcyclist death
Police are investigating after the motorcyclist was found dead in a creek yesterday.
Charges laid over fatal hit-and-run in Ōkaihau
A 19-year-old man died from his injuries late on Tuesday night.
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
Bay News: Archaeological dig reveals Māori history near Butler Point
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns
Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.
The community mission to protect Northland’s iconic surf beach dunes
Native dune plants thrive in constant movement.
Kiwi found dead in Northland DoC trap
A woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.
Summer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plants
Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.
No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title
Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14
The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.