Eight Northland liquor outlets have been caught selling booze to minors.

Hunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.

Sallies' foodbank feel pressure from families escaping Auckland's housing woes.

Ron Pattenden has an estimated 100 donors to thank for keeping him alive.

High Court replaces jail term with sentence of home detention for attack on French couple.

These startling figures are part of the most in-depth look at crime data ever undertaken.

Kelly Lynch spends an afternoon exploring a secluded reserve in Whangarei.

A community leader wants all drain covers locked after young woman's death.

A 17-year-old woman died after she was found head-first down the flooded drain.

Commuters driving to Whangarei for the Lions tonight are being advised to expect delays.

Two Lions' fans receive shock call up to Northland grassroots club rugby.

It has been pouring down in Whangarei, with the forecast predicting more wet weather. However, this has not dampened the eager and cheerful mood of fans.

Our man in a campervan starts his epic journey following the Lions tour.

Electronic device tracks down man on rural property and again in central Whangarei.

Dead whale towed from harbour after officials thought it may be a shipping hazard.

Northland's "steaming" economy has outstripped every region except Nelson.

News snippets from around Northland

Showers predicted for Saturday when the British and Irish visitors play in Whangarei.

Whangarei's ethical brothel, The Bach, has been blocked from advertising for staff.

Tangaroa Samuels was sentenced to jail for the vicious attack in January.

Survivor contestant "angry and upset" after being fat-shamed by her teammates.

Three men brazenly tried to steal meat from a Tikipunga butchery.

The public have helped police identify two men caught stealing non-alcoholic wine.

A ute was pushed 60 metres along a Northland highway after a crash involving two trucks.

Rooms available only on either side for June 3 match at Toll Stadium, say providers.

News in brief from around the region.

Seven-year-old Awarua WiHongi is proof small people can achieve big things.

Family heartbroken after son killed in France just months before wedding.

Two tourists viciously assaulted in Northland had harsh words for one of the attackers.

Second man admits to meth charges in New Zealand's biggest methamphetamine bust.