Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.

The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.

One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.

Northland would be the first region to see the changes.

The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.

Residents woke to ash and soot on their cars.

The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.

The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.

Northland Rescue Helicopter is said to have responded to over 28,000 callouts since 1988.

Pole barriers and warning signs placed at the lake are only placed for safety reasons.

'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 'terrible tragedy''

'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'

The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.

A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.

Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.

Motorists should expect diversions to be in place.

The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.

Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.

Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.

Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.

The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.

“Keep an eye out for severe weather forecasts if you plan to travel today and on Sunday."

"Our thoughts are with the family of the missing diver during this difficult time."

Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.

Thunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon

Experts ask people to be mindful of negative effects when posting information online.

Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.

'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'

What should people look for if they did want to search for the meteorite?

Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.