Latest from Northland

Off duty Coastguard rescues woman stranded on rocks in Hokianga

A woman has been rescued off rocks in the Hokianga by an off-duty police officer.

Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire

Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire

Beach battle: Fence of steel poles erected to protect wildlife refuge

The fence required resource consent from the Northland Regional Council under the RMA.

Avocado orchard attacked as water tensions escalate

Houhora community sharply divided over use of vital aquifer as avocado industry booms.

Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line

The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.

Large whale dead after stranding on Northland beach

The whale, estimated to be about 10m long, was alive when first found on the beach.

Fires rage in Horowhenua and Northland

One person suffering burns has been hospitalised.

Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers

Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.

Death-walking not for the faint-hearted

Kerikeri chef Linz Hart-MacDiarmid is bringing the art of death-walking to Northland.

Whangarei man killed in Waipu car crash

The incident resulted in the temporary closure of State Highway 1 yesterday evening.

Holiday traffic chaos: The best and worst times to travel home this weekend

Data from last summer indicates when the roads will be most congested.

High-speed Maserati crash 'the height of stupidity'

Police: New Year's Day crash example of ''everything you shouldn't do'' behind the wheel.

Northland woman killed by free-rolling car named

Emergency services were called to the crash in the Far North at 7.40am on January 1.

Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ

Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.

Australian bush fires: Smoke and ash reaching Auckland at midday

Kiwis should expect more hazy skies for days to come.

Intense action at Oceanview

Friday night is qualifying and Saturday is set aside to decide the national winners.