Latest from Northland

'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be released

Jameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.

Teenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei layby

Police have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.

Waitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty bill

Organisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.

Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them

The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?

Layby slaying: Motorcyclist shot and body abandoned in creek; police seek footage

Police believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.

Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult

A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.

Did Māori cede sovereignty in 1840? Why the Waitangi Tribunal says 'No'

Shane Jones says NZ First will never allow a hapū-based settlement in the North.

Campground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying family

A woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.

‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds

Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.

'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights

A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.

Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns

Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.

Kiwi found dead in Northland DoC trap

A woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.

Summer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plants

Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.

No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner

Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title

Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14

The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.

Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary

The 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.

The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased

The changes will take effect by July 1.

Cyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in Northland

An investigation team is hunting for the person responsible.