Latest from Hokianga

How two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's life

St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man

The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.

Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away

Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.

Dame Whina's story portrayed by Northland actress

Rena Owen to play Dame Whina Cooper in new movie Whina.

Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police

Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.

Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints

Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.

Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change

The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.

Ngāpuhi sport stars labelled most influential in last 30 years

Northland Kauri rugby star Portia Woodman was the highest-ranked Northlander so far.

Yachties facing cyclones make plea to Immigration Minister

The sailing community maintain there is no real guarantee of safe conditions until June.

Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE

Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.

Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses

Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.

Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze

Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire

Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music

A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.

Go NZ: Five of our oldest pubs for summer

History's on tap at these indispensable inns.

Watch: Shark surprise in Northland rockpool

"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."

Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash

The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.

'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest tree

Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.

Five eco-friendly stays for a clear summer conscience

There's something sustainable for every budget.