The Employment Relations Authority will hear part-time learning support assistant Kirsty Hilford’s claim that the Whangārei Boys’ High School unjustifiably dismissed her. Photo / Michael Cunningham A former part-time learning support assistant has gone...

Jess Magon (Total Green Bird), from Ōpua’s Total Marine Group, leaps to glory. Photo / Stephen Western The very popular Birdman Festival in Russell is set to fly again after a three-year hiatus because...

The skill and professionalism of the chopper crew who carried out a dramatic sea rescue far off the Northland coast was nothing short of “mindblowing”, the vessel’s skipper says. Phil Dent, the Melbourne-based owner...

The death of a student at Abbey Caves has columnist John Williamson reflecting on the changes brought about by tragedy. Photo / Michael Craig Opinion The tragic death of a student during an outdoor...

A section of the path around the lighthouse was seriously undermined and part of the stone wall had collapsed. Photo / Ngāti Kuri A popular walkway leading to the lighthouse at Te Rerenga Wairua/Cape...

Jaymin McGuire/Supplied Flooding hits Commerce Street in Whangārei, during Cyclone Gabrielle – now more heavy rain is forecast. People who may be feeling anxious or triggered by a forecast of more heavy rain are...

Two children were found dead in Ruakākā, Whangārei, on Monday. Photo / Tania Whyte A woman facing murder charges after the deaths of two children in Ruakākā, Northland, has appeared in court. No plea...

Supplied Jean Mahara Latimer, also known as Johnny, spent much of his time in and around the ocean, his sister said. The family of a kayaker missing in Northland waters for three months are...

Now is the time for grief in Whangārei after the tragic deaths of four young people recently, MP Emily Henderson says There’s a river of grief running through this town. Over the last few...

Metres-long giant caterpillar-like swathes of bright green invasive caulerpa seaweed washed ashore at Ōkupu Beach in Great Barrier’s Blind Bay. Photo / Sid Wales Northland Regional Council (NRC) leaders are calling for an urgent...