Latest from Northland

The new $59 million civic centre a former mayoral candidate labels a 'leaking monstrosity'

Former mayoral candidate Alex Wright is concerned the centre will be a leaky building.

Big cats from closed Whangārei lion park unsuitable for the wild

It's unlikely the big cats will be taken by a zoo in New Zealand, an expert believes.

Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing

News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.

Canned plans for roadside drug testing a blow to Northland - the region most at risk

Police will have to continue to use an "archaic" test to ping drug impaired drivers.

Council rules out stepping in to save iconic lion park

Whangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage

Defence Force help police meth bust, seven men before court

Police found over 19kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $6.7 million.

Clothing brand Soil and Sand awarded at Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards

"We just try our best, try our hardest, to give our customers the best product we can."

Northland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win tickets

Thousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday

News in brief from Northland: Book up for award; supermarket burgled

News briefs from around Northland

Police investigating commercial burglary in Tikipunga

Despite social media reports of a ram raid, police confirmed this was not the case.

Cat-astrophy averted: Kaitāia police to the rescue of furry felon

There was no pussy-footing around when Kaitāia police caught this cat burglar.

Rahui Papa: Iwi and hapū will have the way, the means and the resources to go and collect the data

Iwi in three regions are urging their people to be counted and fill in the census.

Inquiry into Enchanter tragedy due to be completed later this year

Inquiry into fishing trip deaths now in its final stages, investigators say.

Man injured in Kensington house fire

A Northland man left cooking unattended and fallen asleep - sparking fire.

News in brief: Rescue at Raumanga Falls; manslaughter plea and cocaine arrests

News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.

Salute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licence

Andrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.

Don't be fobbed off: Road safety experts urge Northlanders to report potholes

New figures show not many Northlanders are prepared officially complain about potholes.

From bulldozers to bone - Whangārei artist Len Kay led a full life

Northland bone carver Len Kay remembered for his outstanding work and his family.