Latest from Northland

'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven

Whangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine

Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts

'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'

'It’s really tough for our whānau': Schools requesting charity aid as cost of living bites

Schools are doing their bit to help while families struggle to afford the basics.

Baby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeks

His father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.

Police working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-Lauaki

An investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.

Homicide investigation launched after Northland death

A person has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Waimamaku.

More than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zones

Education Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.

Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip

Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.

News briefs from the Far North - Kaitāia book launch, council on the move and emergency services' plea

News snippets from the Far North.

'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass

Northlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.

Foul play suspected in Northland beach death

Jo Sione-Lauaki was found dead on a remote Northland beach on Friday, after failing to return home on Thursday night. Video / Cameron Pitney / NZ Herald

Māori leader calls for Kaipara mayor’s resignation over Māori ward move

Dame Naida Glavish says push to scrap Māori ward is unacceptable.

Nature-loving family design home nestled among native forest

Architectural designer Brett Hulley designed his home with their lifestyle in mind.

Police believe Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was the victim of foul play

The family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of foul play. Video / Corey Fleming

'It's like she just disappeared': Family of Jo Sione-Lauaki say police suspect foul play

Police have asked for sightings of a Mitsubishi Outlander near Omamari Beach.

News briefs from the Far North - Fuel study in pipeline, ute seized after death

News snippets from the Far North.

'We trusted you:' Woman stole from Rebel Sport and friend who gave her a job

Skye Renes got rid of some stolen items after being tipped off by police connections.

Northland family have nightmares after Noel Leeming armed robbery

A man has described the terror of having a gun fired over his head.