An absorbent boom was used to soak up an oil leak from a faulty Refining NZ fuel line.

NZ Warriors to take on West Tigers in Whangārei in March

'Having these sailors come is like having Michael Schumacher do a lap or two.'

The walk was also aimed at raising awareness of and funds for Lifeline.

The Northland Environmental Protection Society is celebrating the Supreme Court ruling.

Thousands start voting on new Ngāpuhi Treaty negotiations plan.

The funding announcements ends uncertainty over phase 2 of the Kawakawa hospital rebuild.

Woman, 24, rescued from rugged Raetea Forest south of Kaitaia.

Company cites rising costs and regulation as reasons for walking away on November 23.

Northland's high number of meningococcus deaths leads to health authority's warning.

Northlander pleads guilty to manslaughter over death of Christopher Vujcich in Kaikohe.

Lake Waingaro normally supplies about 70 per cent of water for Kerikeri's town supply.

Fake news claims 67yo woman assaulted in Northland supermarket carpark

Whangārei man escapes prison sentence because of mental impairment.

North MP credits Markle with opening up once-taboo topic of period poverty.

Corrections Minister says he's in Government to make a difference for Māori.

The offending driver fled the scene but handed himself in the next morning.

Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.

Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.

Northland secondary schools are struggling to find staff, says Bay of Islands principal.

Shocked family calls for return of stolen Acer tablet, bags and clothing.

Blind Whangarei teen didn't even practice before archery competition at Halberg Games

Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.

At 330 metres, Majestic Princess is close to the biggest cruise ship to sail to NZ.

DoC investigating claims that a helicopter pilot dropped 1080 on people.

A Bay of Islands Festival is the perfect pre-summer family festival.

Village wants to buy up to 42 neighbouring properties and triple its number of units.

Police at scene of homicide in Moerewa in Far North.

News snippets from across Northland

Tourist spot defiled by smashed bottles, shot glasses, cans, blood, vomit, used condoms.