Drifting kayak maroons man on boat
Under alert level 4 water recreation is banned because of the risk to emergency services.
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'She was all about the love for life': Moerewa mum still fighting for killed daughter
The story of a Northland mum's encounter with death, grief, stigma and loss in Moerewa.
Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.
Huge wildfire still raging at Pipiwai
Firefighters battling to contain fire before expected high winds hit later today.
Covid testing: Latest update on where to go
There are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.
Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses
Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.
Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire
Youths critically hurt as car slams into shipping container at '140km/h', shunts it 2m
Speed, wet road and no seatbelt contributed to horrific South Hokianga crash.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Northland supermarket worker tests positive for Covid-19
A staff member at Kaikohe New World supermarket has tested positive for Covid-19.
Revealed: Northland's best holiday spots
Home to some of our most beautiful beaches and marine wildlife, Northland is a must-see.
Extra $10m for North Island drought relief
PM Jacinda Ardern announced funding during whistle-stop of drought-hit Kaitaia today.
Places in Northland break summer drought record
Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.
Army arrives in Kaitaia as water crisis deepens
Army tanker trucks will take water to marae, community facilities where it is most needed.
Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies
Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.
Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on
COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.
The North Island town running out of water: Emergency tanks installed
Residents could soon be lining up to collect water from emergency water tanks.
Off duty Coastguard rescues woman stranded on rocks in Hokianga
A woman has been rescued off rocks in the Hokianga by an off-duty police officer.
Rawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closure
The centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe
Woman repeatedly kicked and punched for more than 20 hours
Violent Northlander is jailed for more than seven years for vicious assault.
Cannabis bust: 'Look out gin traps everywhere, watch your step'
Journalist Kristin Edge takes ride with police on drug operation, and looks at referendum.
Honest locals save the day as cash blows down main street
Takeaways owner stunned as locals return every lost dollar - and more.
Privacy bungle: Police pay out $11,000 after releasing private details
Police pay out $11,000 after releasing man's private information to the media.
Plants destroyed, property restrained in Northland drug sweep
During Operation Piano two properties were restrained under the Proceeds of Crimes Act.
Historic 'Dog Tax War' photos revealed
Auckland Library is holding an exhibition of historic images captured by Charlie Dawes.
North Hokianga 'a sitter' for dark sky status
Official dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say
In Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journey
Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.
Weight loss app created by 'accidental entrepreneurs'
'We rolled out the butchers' paper, that teachers use, on the deck and started drawing'
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash with tractor
Crash occurred at junction of SH10 and Taratara Rd, north of Kāeo.
Brother killed in mosque attack: 'I thought he was joking'
Older sister in Whangārei will miss her brother's phone calls and visits
Another Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning
Another Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning.
One dead in crash that sparks 'significant' scrub fire
One dead another serious in the Omanaia crash.