Latest from Northland

Veteran Northland lifeguard calls for better decision making around water

Northland has recorded 12 drownings in the past year, figures shows.

Two people dead after serious car crash on SH1 in Northland

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Drink-driver rams petrol pump, attacks cabbie with scissors

When passenger leaned forward to drink his coffee, driver knew he was in trouble.

Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'

Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.

Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes roads

More wet weather in store for many parts of country today.

Māori TV advocate makes hall of fame

For 30 years Rhonda Kite has been giving relentlessly to New Zealand's creative industry

Five fruit and veg daily 'bare minimum': How to boost nutrients on your plate

How to get more veges into your diet.

Shane Reti: Meningitis shows itself again in Northland

Meningitis is a serious condition involving inflammation of the lining of the brain.

New netball team has positive impact on small Northland community

A netball grant helped a rural Far North community set up its first team since the 80s.

'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction

The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.

Revealed: Identity of top cop who interfered in prosecution

The senior officer at the centre of an IPCA investigation is a familiar face in Northland.

Minister 'should be wearing a mask' - top doc on Kelvin Davis

MP maskless at Northland marae the day before the Govt begs people to wear masks indoors.

Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour

"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."

Weather: Warning for Harbour Bridge tonight as heavy rain and gales set to hit Auckland

Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.

One person dead after Moerewa crash

The fatal crash involved two vehicles, police said.

New court system promises fairer, more inclusive justice

Kaitaia is just the third courthouse in New Zealand to adopt the Te Ao Mārama initiative.

Doggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via text

The manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.

Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down

Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet