Niwa climate summary says Northland has had its hottest January on record.

Water bottles being dumped off walking tracks at Parihaka have angered Whangarei folk.

Govt to provide greater subsidy to at-risk businesses to install crime deterrents.

Fire crews battled for around six hours to put blaze out.

State Highway 1 is likely to be closed following a crash near Whangarei.

Renovated 130-year-old cottage is now home to a family-run business.

The weather already has led to one postponement - the Auckland Pride Dog Show.

Man pleads guilty to causing the death of pizza delivery driver.

Kiribati people in Northland devastated by boating tragedy.

Carpark was filled to capacity until the day $2 charge took effect.

"I think it's lazy people not willing to work and stealing off hardworking people."

Honesty pays for a Whangarei man who handed in a wallet crammed with cash.

Northlanders are more flirtatious in the workplace than the rest of New Zealand - study.

Boatie blissfully unaware of fuss caused by his mishap.

Fans are running out at The Warehouse because of the humid weather.

Brethren member pleads guilty to car-death charges before start of trial.

Coastguard volunteers rescued 272 people up north over the long celebratory weekend.

More details have emerged about the death of Eli Holtz in Auckland's CBD.

Police are asking rural communities to be vigilant for signs of stolen vehicles.

Armed offenders squad stood down after callout in Whangarei.

The story of four different Kiwis who've chosen to jump off the "normal life" path.

Fire crews have controlled a "fully involved" house fire in Whangarei.

First Maori policewoman from Northland has died.

Northland teenager involved in aggravated robbery sentenced to 5 years and 10 months jail.

Two men involved in separate police pursuits have both made court appearances.

A man fleeing on a motorbike and another in a car arrested in separate incidents.

Mechanical fault causes disruption to morning traffic.

The rental shortage has forced one family to fork out $4000 a month staying in a motel.

New building the first major new commercial development in the CBD for several years.

Whangarei man fined $1000 for offering oysters for sale on Facebook.