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

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

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

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

SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.

Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.

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

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

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

Northland's emergency services are dealing with two crashes in the region this afternoon

Fire boss says blaze was one of the most intense he's seen in Northland in 10 years.

Police commissioner wrong on radio claims over essential worker's travel.

High Court rejects appeal against resource consents granted to mainly avocado growers.

The child is thought to have been in a swimming pool or inflatable pool.

The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.

A splash in the surf ended in heartbreak.

Video shows what appears to be a large male, a female and a calf playing in the water.

Five homes evacuated; four helicopters still at work this morning to control 80ha fire.

Ngati Kuri Research Unit attempt to block water take for avocado in the Far North

Twelve-year-old hit after getting off a school bus north of Kaitaia on Friday.

Appeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.

Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour.

First four gun buyback events in Northland positive, police say.

First buyback and amnesty event in Northland a success.