Kaumātua says the way no-hat rule was applied during a bank visit was discriminatory

Lead actor, co-director and Dame Whina's moko turn out for children's charity fundraiser.

More than 1500 people turned out for a glimpse - and an autograph - of their rugby heroes.

Ex-Bream Bay College student inspired by cousin's tales about his navy deployments.

Local hapū's gift of a carved taiaha 'hugely humbling', All Black captain Sam Cane says.

Win is all the sweeter for Taitokerau Border Control given the controversy at the time.

A guide to just some of the many events marking Matariki this weekend and beyond.

Convincing-looking riot an exercise in protecting the ship from protests and civil unrest.

Popular event will now be held from 4-8pm on Sunday.

Police are treating 36-year-old's death, at Waipapa Landing last month, as "unexplained".

It's the second time the project has been scrapped in its convoluted two-decade history.

Police say shots were fired at a vehicle parked outside a Kaikohe address early today.

Iwi/Foodstuffs 'social supermarket' formally opened on Kaitaia's Commerce St yesterday.

Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata hoped awards would let winners follow their dreams.

Band takes its name from Friday night jam sessions at the Sound Lounge in Kerikeri.

Arsonist smashed window and threw molotov cocktail inside; damaged office remains closed

Death of 72-year-old who had gone for a walk earlier that day not suspicious, police say.

Fire damage to office may mean MSD clients will have to travel long distances to get help.

Other firsts in 2022 include a four-seat Māori ward and STV voting system instead of FPP.

Support from late husband and school kuia behind 'out of the blue' award.

Ōkaihau businessman honoured for multitude of business, governance and community roles.

More than 2500 people packed the Canopy Bridge and Pūtahi Park for Friday's festivities

Friday's free family celebration will be Northland's first big Matariki event of 2022.

Cemetery Rd home badly damaged after wood burner starts fire.

Umbrella poles, outdoor chairs used as weapons as dozens brawl on Williams Rd.

Body found in Waipapa River by a member of the public on May 22.

Attack on iwi-commissioned art led ex-MP to hit out at 'dorks' and 'Facebook scribblers'.

Five hapū have joined forces to impose a rāhui, or cultural ban, on gang violence.

Footpath along increasingly busy Parnell St is in disrepair and in places non-existent.

Fundraiser aims to boost physical activity and support Kiwis with bowel cancer.

Prisoner climbed onto roof at 11pm on Sunday and descended voluntarily at 5pm on Monday.

All proceeds from weekend-long collectables fair destined for Hospice Mid Northland.

The giant pūriri is listed as a wahi tapu but is missing from NZ's Notable Trees register.

A daughter of Te Taitokerau is welcomed home as NZ's first wahine Māori Governor-General.

Northland's Dame Cindy embodies both sides of the Treaty in one person, iwi leader says.

Harrison's Track officially closed in 2007 but locals have kept using and maintaining it.

Sewage was flowing from a private drain and couldn't be fixed - until we reported on it.

Manea Footprints of Kupe and Wairau Māori Art Gallery singled out by top-selling magazine

Latest fatal continues a trend of men not wearing seatbelts — and paying with their lives.

Wayne Martin QSM introduced tikanga Māori into firefighters' everyday work.

Planting day part of bigger project to restore Wairoa Stream and create wildlife corridor

Organiser says Northlanders are hungry for live music after two years of Covid disruption.

C-130J is the same type ordered by the NZ Government to replace its ageing Hercules fleet.

Passer-by tried to douse flames with bucket of water borrowed from McDonald's.

They've saved dogs, cats, horses, cows and a possum. Now they can add seagull to the list.

Collision blocked SH1 near Pamapuria; motorists advised to avoid the area.

Group occupying Moringai site says next step will involve 'tactical manoeuvres'.

The ladder languished in a garage for decades before Men's Shed took on the restoration.

Riders may have to 'suck up' partial closure but FNDC could fund trail to Russell instead

Paparore fatal continues a trend of Northland crashes where deceased was not buckled in.

Divers and flotation bags raised the charter boat's wreckage from 26m of water.

The Eagle helicopter and a tracking dog aided police carrying out the four-hour search.

Opua icon Myra Larcombe, swimming teacher to generations of children, died aged 94