Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.

The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.

Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.

The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington

The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.

One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.

It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.

Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.

Woman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.

Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.

Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve

Whangārei District Court didn't give enough discount for robber's guilty plea.

September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced

Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.

Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.

Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.

Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei

Alleged cop shooter in Northland deny charges and elect trial by jury.

From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit

Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.

Kaumātua and kuia are living in tents and shacks in the Far North. What are the solutions?

Armed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.

A woman was allegedly removed from the vehicle in Paihia by armed police.

It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Plenty of drama in high-scoring game between Northland and Hawke's Bay.