Latest from Northland

'He ran me over': Three caregivers on trial for alleged abuse of foster children

Three foster parents are on trial facing dozens of charges of ill-treatment and neglect.

Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Far North

Fenz said the fire was being treated as suspicious.

Northport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvement

Rosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.

Labour leader talks Northland roads, healthcare and crime in local visit

The Labour leader visited Whangārei to see the progress of projects he signed off.

Motu gets her shot at world title unification

'We’re going to go there and upset the world. We’re going to make Eddie Hearn cry.'

'Something to aspire to': Whangārei cadet forces seeking new venue

Due to Nest moving into the facility, the groups are hoping to find new facilities.

Far North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summer

Summer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms

$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia

Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.

Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade

Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.

'Someone will die': Crash site concerns residents

“It’s becoming a black stretch of road.”

Northland iwi attend late king's tangi to mark 'incredible legacy'

The late Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII had whakapapa back to Te Aupōuri.

Northlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better options

Ovarian cancer needs better diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand, says a 34yo mum.

‘Like a scene from The Purge’: Residents stunned after multiple businesses violently targeted in overnight burglaries

Supermarket, petrol station, liquor store and book shop hit.

Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island

Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH

Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth

Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH

Owners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homes

Homes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.

Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards

'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'

Sick green turtle dies after boatie rescued it in Whangārei Harbour

The turtle has died of pneumonia.