Latest from Northland

Carolyn Hansen: What to to do about belly fat

It is not inevitable, but a result of our lifestyles.

Three candidates in line for National ticket in Northland

The decision will be made on Sunday.

Dogs rush children at school camp, FNDC investigating

Three children, one teacher involved in Bay of Islands incident.

Stepping down: Whangārei MP Emily Henderson will retire from politics at the election

“It’s been a huge privilege and joy to represent Whangārei"

Brynderwyns to fully open in time for busy Easter Weekend

Long weekend means there will be more vehicles travelling to and from the region.

Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds

Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.

Pretty wild: Rock’n’roll couple excited to play Northland gigs

Pat and Lety Beers of the Schizophonics are bringing a bit of lunacy to Northland.

'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery

She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’

Battery farm able to supply power to 60,000 homes being built in Northland

Work starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.

Discussions under way about new Christian school after high profile closure

Informal talks have begun about what comes next after Kaitāia Abundant Life School closes.

Momentous appointment of head students boosts rural school's positive change

The new leaders want to help create positive change within the kura.

Fish of the Year: Ocean giant takes over from petite seaweed-living rarity

The manta ray is making its move to overtake smaller competitors in Fish of the Year.

Family of Rob Ludlow shares the dad's 'little steps' toward recovery after attack

The family says "a long and uncertain road" lies ahead for Rob Ludlow.

Overnight burglary at Countdown, no arrests yet

Inquiries are ongoing, a police spokesperson said.

Comfort food on the menu to raise vital funds for cyclone-devastated areas

Northland restaurants are cooking up a storm for cyclone relief on March 20.

David Grindle: Govt-inflicted costs squeezing employers

Comment: The employment-related costs of doing business have increased significantly.

‘At their wits’ end’: Art show highlights families’ struggle with meth

Exhibition aims to raise awareness and explore answers to region’s meth epidemic.

Retiring JP calls on young people to become JPs

High number of traffic offences still bugs recently retired JP.