Latest from Northland

War medals ceremony to be held in Waitangi this weekend

The ceremony will return medals to the whānau of 75 Māori veterans.

Huge benefit to rugby league in Whangārei under new lease with local school

The park will benefit from new income that will allow a future for the famed spot.

Two Kaipara coast campgrounds need new managers

Many memories have been made at beach campgrounds over the years.

From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts

A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.

Huge wake-up call: Mum helping others after breast cancer diagnosis

'We're so busy we stop listening to our bodies.'

Search continues for diver missing near Herekino Harbour

Search and rescue services are working to locate a Northland diver missing for two days.

Occupation highlights wider problem of hoons on dunes, iwi ranger says

The message to visitors is to respect tangata whenua and wāhi tapu.

'They are our future': Street artists hope to inspire misguided youths through art form

Whangārei street artists aim to inspire youths to take the right path through art.

'We're really gutted': Christmas parade will not go ahead this year

A lack of sponsors, costs and timeframes has led to the event not going ahead.

Whangārei's summer markets return to the Town Basin

The Canopy Night market and the Artisans Market return to Whangārei.

Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies

A woman who was not wearing a seatbelt died after falling from a vehicle in Northland.

West best for long weekend weather

What can you expect from the weather this long weekend, New Zealand.

News in brief: Surf lifesavers back; Māori Battalion medals; five injured in crash

Catch up on new from around the region.

Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight

Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'

Residents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogs

Calls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.

'I’ll be happy when...'Dr Libby returns to Whangārei to help us enhance quality of life

'I want to offer people ways to feel better when they might not know how.'

Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes

Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.

What's On: Sun set to shine for Northland events and activities

Northland has a host of activities and events on offer this Labour weekend.