A Northland tourism leader is upbeat about the sector despite bookings being cancelled.

Government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people, group says.

There are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.

Two more of the community case's close contacts are waiting for test results.

Kaipara residents want more testing stations closer to their rural communities.

"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."

Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.

Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening

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

Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.

A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.

Northland police want witnesses to a second altercation before a man was killed

'It's brought us closer together,' commemoration organiser says.

Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.

Emergency services called to suspected gas leak in central Whangārei

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

Check out our pick of New Zealand's fairways to heaven.

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.

It's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.

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

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

An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.

A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.