The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.

Adam Tipene changes his mind after hearing police evince and pleads guilty.

The crash happened south of Kaeo Bridge.

Scam involved thieves posing as workers.

Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.

Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.

Two NorthTec tutors call pay offer is a slap in the face as industrial action continues.

Woman dies on Northland beach while trying to save her child

The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.

Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.

Trip to Pouto challenged all I thought I knew about mana and strength, writes Adam Pearse.

This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.

Jury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.

A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.

Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.

An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.

After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.

Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.

A chopper has been called to take one seriously injured person to hospital.

The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.

Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.

A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.