This year, 2026, marks the 75th anniversary for a very special radio station. Russell Radio was established in 1951 – but it’s not your typical radio station – no music and no talkback –...

The kiwi were killed at Wharengaere Bay (centre) on the Purerua Peninsula. Photo: Topshot Media / Dan Apiata Two dogs have been seized in the Bay of Islands as authorities investigate the deaths of...

St John sent a number of vehicles to the scene. Photo: Supplied / St John At least eleven people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in the Far North. Emergency...

Kaitāia’s old mosaic wall has been transformed into a public artwork which doubles as a memorial and picnic area in the tiny Far North town of Broadwood. Photo: Louisa Millett A community mosaic in...

Jason Marris’s tenure also spanned Cyclone Gabrielle, the Mangawhai tornado and significant government reform. Photo: Supplied The Kaipara District’s chief executive has resigned after three-and-a-half years at the helm of the controversial council. Jason...

Tiny almost-invisible jellyfish silently stung Uretiti Beach swimmers such as this beachgoer on Saturday. Photo: LDR / Susan Botting Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature...

Dallas Gurney was pushed off the deck of his Whananaki Store from behind. Photo: DALLAS GURNEY / SUPPLIED Police have arrested a man after the owner of a small town store in coastal Northland...

Tommy Lodge backflips from the top of the falls at Charlie’s Rock, on Kerikeri’s Waipapa River. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf Record temperatures in Kerikeri have highlighted a long-standing bugbear in the Northland...

Tommy Lodge backflips from the top of the falls at Charlie’s Rock, on Kerikeri’s Waipapa River. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf Record temperatures in Kerikeri have highlighted a long-standing bugbear in the Northland...

Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police say it’s fortunate no was injured when a man shot at officers in Dargaville on Sunday evening. Inspector Dean Robinson, acting Northland district commander, said police received a...