Latest from Northland

‘They said it was too far gone': Young mum in fight for life feels let down by health system

'I’m never going to give up ... It’s a full-time job having cancer'.

'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to

Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics

One dead after Far North crash, Serious Crash Unit investigating

The crash in Waiomio was reported just after 1pm.

'Pretty sore and knackered': Mike King describes first day of tour on Northland roads

'For 60% of young people, their number one concern is the climate'.

Watch: 'It was pretty special' - Northlanders' stunning close encounter with humpback whale

Whale and dolphin noises in Whangārei Harbour are being detected for greater knowledge.

‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlier

Lance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.

Contemporary artist creatively starts Wairau Māori Art Gallery's workshops

Artist Wayne Youle has shown his contemporary works throughout New Zealand and overseas.

Shark carcasses dumped close to shore could attract pests, MPI says

Dumped carcasses close to shore can attract pests.

Proposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy group

Companion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.

Kaitāia’s community voices and music students combine for fundraiser

Fundraiser at Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Centre brings out top local singers and musicians.

A dream come true: Local teens train with football legend

Kamo club youngsters train with Football Ferns striker Hannah Wilkinson.

'Just doing their job': Police officer allegedly attacked in Northland

A police officer is in hospital after being allegedly attacked in South Hokianga.

'Link to the world' Iwi leaders want airport's future finalised and land returned

An MP says a solution can be found ‘that makes everybody happy'.

Eight new Kerikeri social houses open to help meet demand

New Kerikeri Kāinga Ora homes to ease housing crisis

Far North news in brief: New snippets from the Far North

New snippets from the Far North.

Some Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationist

A Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.

Man accused of murder in court after Ripiro Beach body in burning car

Anaru Morunga, 34, faces a total of nine charges, including murdering Jasmaine Reihana.

'Do the right thing' – Police call for information after home invasion

Man suffers facial injuries after three offenders force their way into Northland house.