One dead, multiple injured in head-on crash at Pukenui
SH1 now open but motorists told to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
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Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder
12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining
Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.
Small earthquake off Whangārei, but nobody seems to have felt it
Magnitude 2.5 earthquake happened off Whangārei on Monday
Four Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driver
Police have been notified about the incident at roadworks in Towai.
Waipū serious crash claims one more life, man dies in Auckland Hospital
Waipū serious crash two days before Christmas kills both husband and wife.
Beat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spots
Cool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.
Tragic crash: 80yo husband loses wife two days before Christmas
A husband has lost his wife two days before Christmas in Thursday's horror crash.
'Jacinda, I called 111 for our safety': Cafe owner's plea after death threats
An unvaccinated customer turned away from a Kawakawa cafe launched a campaign of abuse.
Police charge Northland man over infant's severe head injuries in Auckland
Police began investigating in September after they were contacted by Middlemore Hospital.
It's time to get Te Tai Tokerau humming again
2021 has been a year of hard work, grit and determination for all of our communities
Live: Far North firefighters battle record 2000ha blaze; 50 homes at risk as wind picks up
Helicopters are trying to bring the fire under control before wind is expected to pick up.
Charlie's an angel: Hero dog saves woman after bike accident
A dog is being called a hero for helping its owner after she fell while biking.
Checkpoints to become mobile with spot checks
Popular holiday spots and at-risk communities in Northland targeted for Covid vax.
Non-Māori biggest obstacle to Northland reaching 90% vax target, figures show
Māori have been blamed for the low vax rate but the figures tell a different story.
Black Power and Head Hunters arrested as police crack down on gang tensions
Police are still investigating two shootings that unfolded in Raumanga last week.
Utes towing boats, cars stuffed with luggage: Auckland holidaymakers at Tai Tokerau checkpoint
Vehicles towing boats and rammed with luggage made their way through the checkpoints.
Businesses call for split traffic light levels in Northland
Businesses want high-vax areas to go orange; BOI Music Fest still set to go ahead in Jan.
Shots fired in Whangārei as gang tensions rise
Northland Police investigating gang tensions where shots were fired as house, car
'I'll take you on a boot ride': Northland nurse's life threatened by anti-vaxxer
'I do not take these threats too lightly,' nurse Hanibrez Sipu says of extreme abuse.
Death of much-loved Mangonui woman due to health condition, not seawall fall - Coroner
Anthea Goodwin was dedicated to the environment and making the planet a better place.
Feeling the heat: 'Talk is cheap, we need to act '- youth have mixed feelings about climate change
Northland's youth are speaking out about their thoughts on climate change.
Officials expect 95 Covid cases a day in Northland as region braces for influx
Northland could have 95 new Covid cases a day
Businesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpoints
It's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.
The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes
Alby Hailes, 26, goes through a roller-coaster of emotions after winning a TV reality show
Northland records lowest vaccination among full-time and day relief teachers
Response from 90.8% of Northland schools shows 6.7% of teachers have refused vaccination.
Roar of delight as Whangārei big cat park set to reopen
Numbers strictly limited on the first week of sanctuary opening.
Climate change a human rights issue: activist
Tai Tokerau wahine says the NZ Government is not doing enough for the climate
Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring
Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.
Iwi helping Northland checkpoints should be praised, Davis says
Iwi pilloried, others would be praised, Labour deputy leader says as border change looms.
Precious rings returned from sea after Whangārei woman loses them in tide at Taiharuru
Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.
Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart
The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.
Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand
Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.
'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.