Latest from Northland

Murderer appeals due to prison brain injury

Akuhata's lawyer said the case should have been handled differently.

Kiwi in NSW: Bushfire 'like looking into the gates of Hades'

Northland woman bracing herself for today's forecast of 'catastrophic' fire danger.

Biking through history in Northland

A cycling adventure in Northland turns into a refreshing glimpse at NZ's past.

First contact, 250 years on - flotilla arrives at Waitangi

Friday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.

'Happy Meal' healthcare: Why drive-through plans have stalled

Dr Lance O'Sullivan has had a change of heart.

High prices blamed for a drop in property values

Combined with lower interest rates that will lead to better affordability.

Woman dies in fall from moving vehicle, man charged

Man charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to ascertain injury.

Court scrap lodged then dodged over council election result

A legal challenge sought to unseat newly-elected Northland regional councillors.

Family travel: Waitangi verdict - 'super awesome'

Paihia is perfect when the dolphins come out to play, writes Alexia Santamaria.

'I'm not going to change': Shane Jones on PM's scoldings

There are two people who can boss Shane Jones about. Neither is PM Jacinda Ardern.

Stolen Gallipoli medal found one year later

Bruce McNabb had given up hope of seeing his late great-uncle's medal again.

$350,700 boost helps food rescue programme grow in North

Food that otherwise would have been dumped feeds hungry families instead.

Court gives Northland boat builder green light to use reserve

Legal battle spanning more than two decades in Northland almost over

Mayor and councillors sworn in

Climate change and rising population to challenge Whangārei District councillors.

Food programme to expand across Northland thanks to $350,000 boost

Grant from the Ministry for the Environment's Waste Minimisation Fund for Northland.

Cameron Leslie's life-changing 18 days

Leslie, 29, had to leave his five-week old baby behind to chase his dreams.