Northland
How a barefoot kid became one of the country's top defence lawyers
Arthur Fairley has almost 900 trials under his belt, and says the law is like a test match.
Two dead after fatal drownings on Northland beach
Police were called about 6.50pm on Saturday with a report that two men could be seen struggling in the water.
Boatie captures waterspout in Whangārei Harbour
"I managed to grab my camera and take the photographs before we decided that we actually needed to think about where we were and the situation we were in."
Ambulance crash leaves one critically injured
One person was critically injured in a crash between an ambulance and a car in Northland on Friday night
Thunderstorms perhaps on the way for Auckland, Northland
Residents should "be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions", MetService has warned, with possible thunderstorms on the horizon.
Northland’s population to quadruple with summer tourist influx
More than 800,000 visitors typically flood into the region over the summer peak.
Summer brings sense of 'home' for new migrants
About 800 new migrants from more than 45 countries have settled in Whangārei this year.
The council that's proposing a 0% rates rise
Northland local government leaders are reacting cautiously to news of Te Tai Tokerau's proposed first rates freeze in a decade.
Rare dolphin spotted in Northland, prompting questions
The sighting is only the second confirmed in the area in the last 100 years.
Xmas miracle: Far North town gets running water for first time in months
Residents of Kāeo have lived under a boil-water notice for more than 10 years, but in October the water stopped completely.
DoC warns dog owners after rare fairy tern nests disturbed
Only about 40 adult tara iti survive in the wild, and of those just 10 are breeding females.
Officers pull over fake undercover police car
The Commodore had police-style red and blue lights concealed in the grille.
Human remains found on Northland island
Police said identifying the remains was "expected to take some time".
'Expect delays': SH1 in Northland closed after serious crash
The two-vehicle crash happened between Greenway and Mountain roads in Kaiwaka, police say.
'Devastating in all ways': Tokerau Beach sand dunes destroyed by vehicles
Thrill-seekers causing significant damage to dunes on the Far North beach have forced the installation of temporary fences and blockage of access points. Audio
Prominent businessman charged with sexual offending keeps name suppressed
The man has been charged with rape and other offences relating to multiple complainants.
Crayfish fishing to be banned on Northland's east coast
The Minister said the closure of the rock lobster fishery was needed to give the species a reprieve and allow stocks to build up again.
Councillors oppose plans for fast-tracked sand mining project
Whangārei district councillors voted unanimously against the proposal which would see 8 million cubic metres of sand removed over a 35-year period.
Police abandon man's yacht - and home - at sea after call for help
He made a mayday call after allegedly being stabbed by his crewmate - but soon found himself under arrest.
Dargaville’s town hall replacement by 2028: Deputy mayor
Gordon Lambeth says he wants to see a replacement civic complex completed before the end of the current council term.
