Man dies at swimming hole on Awanui River, near Kaitaia
Companions raised the alarm after man disappeared at Clough Rd, Pamapuria, swimming hole.
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Yacht stuck under car ferry after collision near Ōpua
Witnesses said ferry horn sounded repeatedly before two vessels collided in busy channel.
The $8.5m clifftop estate expats are prepared to buy sight unseen
It could be Northland's biggest sale of the past 12 months.
Meth, synthetics new focus for Northland police
Police will still target commercial cannabis growers and won't rule out using choppers.
Speed limits to drop on 60 Far North roads starting today
Waipapa and Waimate North are included in the first speed limit cuts.
'We couldn't believe our eyes': Northland car surfer risks death
"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."
Fatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in place
Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Haruru residents fed up with 'hoons' call for lower speed limit
Residents on narrow, unsealed Lily Pond Lane baffled by a new open road (100km/h) sign.
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
Breathing new life into neglected marina garden
Group of friends reunite to resurrect marina garden.
Northland man keeping waka ama volunteers well fed
Beef Wellington, scotch fillet and kaimoana are all on the menu.
Landlords turf out tenants ahead of law changes
Northlanders believe landlords are turfing them out ahead of new tenancy laws.
Who let the dogs out? Northland dog owners spoiled for choice for canine companions
Northland has a high dog population compared to the rest of NZ. How dog-friendly are we?
Sevens legend's son earns All Blacks Sevens contract
Brady's father Eric, born in Kaeo, played national level sevens from 1988 to 2004.
NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty
Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.
King whānau rake in waka ama medals
Tupu wasn't the only King whānau member to take home a medal on Wednesday.
IPCA investigation: Whangārei teen pepper-sprayed by angry officer
Whangārei teen vows never to trust Northland police again after they used excessive force.
Christmas giving sees 28,000 native trees for Northland
62,000 native trees planted around the country this year, with almost 28,000 in Northland.
Whangārei student happy with exam results
Thousands of Northland students were able to check their NCEA results yesterday.
Russell's Go Green Awards are back
The awards, which honour Far North environmental heroes, were canned in 2020 due to Covid.
Disgruntled cyclist calls for council action
The unmarked chain was a hazard for cyclists, says injured rider.
Hikurangi and Mangawhai win fours titles
Hikurangi's team was Leanne Stewart, Manu Timoti, Savanna Lauder and Diane Lawrence.
Family's holiday up in smoke as car destroyed by inferno
Conflagration near Kerikeri roundabout causes major delays on SH10.
Police: No more NZ-wide aerial cannabis blitzes
Change of tack over cannabis could free up resources to fight Northland's meth epidemic.
Dogs, owners gather to farewell top breeder
Jim Broadbent's German short-haired pointers work around the world.
Premier Bay of Islands yachting event sets sail
Sailing Week is one of the Southern Hemisphere's premier yachting events.
Stunning scenes open Ruakākā beach volleyball tournament
More than 60 teams have been competing in under-17 and under-19 divisions since Tuesday.
Whangārei residents feared another life taken as car hits power pole
Car slams into power pole near the site of another fatal crash.
Northland news in brief: Charges laid against Stan Semenoff, fishing competition calls for support
Catch up on what's happening.
Women on the water in Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Gap between women crewing and taking the helm, or owning the boat, appears to narrowing.
Nga Hoe Horo waka ama team make strong start to nationals
The Far North team have claimed multiple medals after three days of competition.
Forrest Axford is cycling length of the NZ to raise suicide awareness
When Forrest Axford saw the record suicide toll he wanted to do something to help