Latest from Northland

Power fully restored after car hits power pole

A driver sustained minor injuries after hitting a power pole.

Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle

‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’

Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland

A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.

Former refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boat

While oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.

News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop

News snippets from the Far North.

Stunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'

Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.

Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting

Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria

Northland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against polling

Northland Regional Council pushes back against polling

Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest

The tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.

Battle of the Bays looms for Hawke’s Bay Tui

The Tui scored eight tries to knock over the Kauri.

Police searching for vehicle of interest in relation to Dargaville woman’s death

'Anyone who saw this vehicle or has dashcam footage ... is urged to come forward.'

'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whale

The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.

Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars

Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars

'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for support

The family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.

Police checkpoint saves three from alleged kidnapping in Northland

A well-placed police roadside checkpoint led to a dramatic police operation.

'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices

Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?

State of the art cancer facility under construction

Whangārei will soon be home to a state-of-the-art oncology facility

Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived

What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.