Children had to wait in locked car until passed-out mother woke up, court told.

Dargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases

The $6m project aimed to create an attractive gateway as well as a safer intersection.

Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.

Daniel Raines fatally shot his stepfather Garry before killing himself in September 2017.

Gaelene Bright, 69, was last seen in south Hokianga on May 1.

Teresa Tua said her home was cold, damp and difficult to heat.

Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.

Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.

One person has died after a crash in the Far North.

Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives

'Someone would say, 'there's a fire up in the hills!' And our mum would be running out...'

Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.

Winston Aldworth visits a remarkable new attraction in Whangārei

Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer

Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.

Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,

The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.

Drug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.

Funding available for Northland healthy kai projects

Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.