Blessing at Ninety Mile Beach meth site
Drug smugglers trampled on mana of sacred beach and local iwi, Far North's top cop says.
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Human remains found in Taipa believed to be missing woman Leeann Scott
Leeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
North highways in line for lower speed limits
Limit to be cut from 100km/h to 80 on high-risk stretches of highway if plan goes ahead.
A local answer to water pollution
A Doubtless Bay catchment group says it has the technology to tackle water pollution.
Trial of two accused over massive Ninety Mile Beach meth bust underway
Lengthy trial for remaining two charged with importing meth in Northland gets underway
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
MPs gather for blessing of new Kaeo Bridge site
Design work underway for new two-lane bridge but funding not yet allocated.
Mum whose son was killed in police pursuit: 'Please stop'
A Northland mother has spoken about the horror of losing her son in a police pursuit.
Police pursuit: Two women seriously hurt in fleeing driver crash
The female driver of the crashed car has been arrested.
Fire crews, including two helicopters, battling Northland blaze
Fire crews are battling a large scrub fire in Taipā, Northland, tonight.
Two more men jailed for largest ever haul of methamphetamine in NZ
Two more men jailed for largest ever haul of methamphetamine onto Ninety Mile Beach.
Vandalism prolongs day-long power outage
Sunday's eight-hour planned power outage could be the Far North's last.
Ezekiel talks mental health with Harry and Meghan
Meeting with Duke and Duchess came only months after the young man met the Queen.
Petrol price hike hits Northland hard
Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.
Teen assaults resort manager, crashes car
Manager hit after complaining about 17-year-old doing skids outside Doubtless Bay resort.
Scars run deep five years after brutal slaying
Saffron Bates has honoured her sister in Whangārei five years after her murder.
Jury out in Northland gang murder trial
Jury considering verdict in Northland gang murder trial.
Gun went off during struggle, murder-accused claims
Jury trial into the murder of Kimble Moore draws towards deliberation.
Gang killing: Woman tried to stop partner's final car ride
Partner of shot gang member gives evidence.
Alleged murderer of Northland gang member named
Two Tribesman gang members: Now one is dead and the other is on trial for the killing.
Man charged with murdering gang member on trial
Kimble Moore was shot in the back three times by a man he knew, a High Court has heard.
NZ loses 'true gentleman' with death of 102-year-old
Far North gentleman Tim Trigg dies aged 102.
Young Kiwi puts in request to hongi Queen
Ezekiel Raui is one of two New Zealand winners of the Queen's Young Leaders Awards.
Sir Hec Busby - master waka maker and navigator
Hekenukumai (Hec) Puhipi, has been knighted for services to Māori.
Schools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZ
Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.
Car-surfing crash leaves man fighting for life
Man suffers critical injuries after car-surfing stunt goes horribly wrong.
Teen killed on New Year's Day named
The pedestrian killed in the Far North in the early hours of New Year's Day has been named as Chloe Hope Hartigan. She was 17-years-old
Fire crews remain at Matai fire
The fire burning in Matai in the Far North is no longer a threat to people or their homes.
Holiday road toll at 17
The holiday road toll stands at 17, rising overnight with the deaths of two pedestrians in Northland.
Woman dies after being pulled from sea
A woman has died at Taipa Beach in the Far North tonight.
Stood-down pupil attacks principal's car
Three teenagers are to appear in Youth Court after a string of incidents sparked by one of them being stood down from school.