'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti
'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'
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Police stop Northland iwi from setting up SH1 'information centre' to stop spread of Covid
Northland iwi's checkpoint to stop visitors spreading Covid has been closed by police
Waitangi Day, Battle of Te Ruapekapeka events to go ahead but Iwi Chairs Forum held virtually
Commemoration events in Northland will still go ahead.
'It's just so disorganised': Health boss apologises to Northlanders for long waits
Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.
Northland police say iwi Covid checkpoints not needed
Iwi group says government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people.
Iwi's contentious Covid checkpoints to return, Govt 'failing to protect vulnerable'
Government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people, group says.
Covid testing: Latest update on where to go
There are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.
The $8.5m clifftop estate expats are prepared to buy sight unseen
It could be Northland's biggest sale of the past 12 months.
'We couldn't believe our eyes': Northland car surfer risks death
"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."
Troubled waters: Yacht wedged under car ramp after colliding with ferry
Residents heard the ferry horn blaring before a loud crash echoed throughout the area.
Fatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in place
Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty
Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.
NZ's Best Beach: Waiheke's Onetangi and Taupō Bay in the Far North
NZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile Waiheke's Onetangi and Far North's Taupō Bay.
Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time
Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening
Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses
Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.
Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire
Alleged police shooter named
Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache
Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
Teens risk own lives to save child in surf at remote Kiripaka beach
A teenage boy left in a serious condition after his rescue efforts was flown to hospital.
Witnesses wanted to fight ahead of Ōpua homicide
Northland police want witnesses to a second altercation before a man was killed
Ruapekapeka remembrance heals rifts of 175 years ago
'It's brought us closer together,' commemoration organiser says.
Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.
Police seek mystery witness as murder inquiry continues
CCTV shows a woman witnessed the Kawakawa altercation that preceded a killing in Ōpua.
Alleged police shooter appears in court
The 38-year-old faces seven serious charges including kidnapping and shooting at police.
Central Whangārei cordoned off after suspected gas leak
Emergency services called to suspected gas leak in central Whangārei
Five families left homeless by fire in one month
Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.
'Absolutely devastated': Celebrity medium Kelvin Cruickshank's pet dog shot
Kelvin Cruickshank has 'no enemies' but worries 'kill-shot' could have hit his kids.
Watch: Shark surprise in Northland rockpool
"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."
Reconciliation, understanding key to battle's 175th anniversary
Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā was the inconclusive, final clash of the Northern War of 1845-46.
Locals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blaze
Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.
Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.