Latest from Northland

'World's most predictable problem': SH1 Brynderwyns closure angers truckies

A group representing NZ trucking firms is calling for long-term transport planning.

'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash

'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'

Lock Josh Beehre makes Blues debut against Fijian Drua in Whangārei hometown

The former Whangārei Boys' High School student says he has come full circle.

Severely underweight: Farming couple fined nearly $50,000 for animal neglect

A Northland couple has been banned from dairy farming due to animal neglect.

'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery

The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.

'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed family

No warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.

Fundraiser started for young family who 'lost everything' in house fire

'Fortunately, they are all safe, but they are all shaken from this traumatic incident.'

Teen dad high on cannabis found not guilty of newborn son's manslaughter

'There’s no suggestion that he deliberately assaulted his cherished son' - defence.

Late cancellation of university teaching course not good enough, says campus founder

The former campus director says training teachers in Northland is vital

Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man

Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.

Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died

Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.

Up to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art event

The Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.

Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads

Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.

Uni students blindsided by late cancellation of teaching course

'I thought this would be the start of a brand new pathway and a way of giving back...'

Things are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get tough

A new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.

Far North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashes

News snippets from the Far North.

Deadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist family

Allegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.

Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday

Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday