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.

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

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.

Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.

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

A new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.

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

Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.

Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.

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

"There was at least 30 trucks in the queue at the time they stopped operations."

Kristina Green says it's okay that it's taken 20 years to get her life on track.

A 53-year-old man was asking for the chance to turn his life around, the judge said.

Up to a dozen trucks are leaving Whangārei hourly for Auckland for the next week.

Michael Gardyne was imprisoned for drink-driving causing the death of Geoff Pearson.

Charges filed in relation to Northland incident where a police dog was shot.

More people have come forward with stories of a sometimes mysterious past.