Latest from Northland

'Terrible' dog pound euthanasia rates under fire

Animal group raises concerns but experts urge caution when rehoming.

'It was my worst nightmare': Dad relives day son hurt in deadly crash

The ute Ryan Hall's young son was travelling in collided head-on with a truck.

Harshinni Nayyar from Whangārei Girls High to compete in national Race Unity Speech Awards final

Whangārei Girls' High student Harshinni Nayyar wins regional Race Unity Speech Awards

70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trials

Northland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools

Fine weather sees delayed Northland bowls comps finally played

Janice Little wins delayed Northland Women's Centre Singles bowls title.

Budget 2023 report card: Do the Govt's financial commitments meet the grade?

Four themes dominate this year's Budget - the cost of living among them.

Funding to tackle family, sexual violence “brilliant” but system needs to change

Initiatives aim to support kids and ease victims’ trauma from going through court system.

More funding for frontline cops, but programme to tackle repeat child offenders bypassed

Budget commits an extra $50.8m to maintain frontline police numbers.

Far North residents choosing not to get cancer treatment because of travel stress

Funding to support isolated Northland communities get access to hospital services.

Pro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to Northland

Michel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.

Far North weed problem highlighted at Mangonui

Volunteer-led projects at Mangonui undermined by weeds on neighbouring council land.

Storm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breath

Northland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?

Haze Peihopa homcide: Whangārei brothers convicted over death fighting to keep name suppression

Court of Appeal to decide if brothers convicted over Whangārei death keep suppression

Road Safety Week 2023: Paramedic's warning after seeing too much carnage on roads

Critical care paramedic Paul Davis has seen more than enough carnage on our roads.

'Potentially damaging': Latest subtropical storm to hit NZ, threats of floods and slips

Those in the north can expect potentially damaging winds and lots of rain.

Austrian officials in meeting with Northland iwi for return of stolen taonga

Austrian grave robber Andreas Reischek stole Ngāti Hine taonga in the late 1880s.

Promotion winner happy with $10k win despite missing out on $1m

CrossFit enthusiast picks envelope with $10k rather than $1m.

Sea rescue: Skipper operates on crewmate, guided by surgeon via FaceTime

Northland rescue chopper crew praised for skill, professionalism.