Northland teenager Eligh Fountain's life changed in a split second on the road.

A 21-year-old man died in a two-car crash south of Whangarei

Taurua had been a govt adviser, war veteran, SAS member, prison officer and broadcaster.

The kids' rescuer has not been contacted by authorities about the incident.

Fisherman said he's never seen anything as bad as this.

The 80-year-old was a huge figure for the northern iwi.

CAA has eight reports of laser strike from Northland rescue helicopter in three years.

Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.

Historian: chief's generosity and partnership vision qualify him as city father.

Scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the first Polynesian settlements in Aotearoa.

A second woman in a Far North crash that may have involved an overseas driver has died.

Warning not to take potentially deadly shellfish from Bay of Islands

Her adventurous spirit still strong, 104-year-old Ella Bayes goes parasailing at Paihia.

Meth has spread its tentacles across New Zealand, reducing demand needs to be a focus.

A shortage of accommodation has piqued Waitangi National Trust interest in hotel rooms.

Reobot know lots of phrases helpful for everyday conversation.

News snippets from around Northland

Wet weather has impacted NZTA's ability to do slip clearance work on SH11.

Northland's World War II secret history revealed

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage may appeal consent for kauri resin extraction.

The blocked road between Paihia and Kawakawa has hit business on both sides of the divide.

Buyer says securing post-harvest operation in region has been a long-term strategic goal.

Man charged after camera captures alleged shoplifting incident in Kawakawa hardware shop.

Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.

The footage of the cheeky thieves has been viewed more than 8000 times on Facebook.

It's the first time New Zealand has hosted the conference, now in its third year.

This is the usual time of year for such sightings, even though they are relatively rare.

Meth lab found at Northland property where five children were also living.

Poroti Springs water battle over as company sells land and water rights to Crown.

A winning Lotto and Powerball ticket sold in Northland has not been claimed.