Northland identity Heather Ayrton, who died earlier this week, with her iconic photo of Dame Whina Cooper firing a rifle (at a possum) Northland identity and fierce supporter of the country’s heritage Heather Ayrton...

Fire and Emergency and Hato Hone St John crews also reportedly attended the scene. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen One person has been confirmed killed in a crash that blocked a road in Northland...

What the? A Parua Bay couple came home one day to discover their previously unobstructed coastal view had been interrupted, without warning, by the construction of this 10.1m-high tsunami siren. Other Whangārei Heads residents...

New Zalanders will be celebrating King Charles III’s birthday with a long weekend. Photo / AP If you are not sure how you will enjoy the long weekend to celebrate the King’s Birthday, the...

The Normans are a typical Whangarei family, including dad Campbell, 8-month-old Kyroh, mum Shania and 3-year-old Harper-Gene living in a rental in Regent. They will receive $145 a fortnight in tax cuts and FamilyBoost...

Northland Regional Council chair Geoff Crawford. Photo / Michael Cunningham The Northland Regional Council has been told to sort its ‘dysfunctionality’ as chairman Geoff Crawford survives the organisation’s second leadership coup in six months....

Kerikeri businessman Jason Vokes says lowering the speed from 80km/h to 50km/h along Kerikeri Rd will add to traffic congestion. Photo / Jenny Ling Far North residents are questioning the “crazy” logic of slashing...

Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of a Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment. Photo / Michael Cunningham One of the largest protest...

Mayor Moko Tepania believes a focus of the Budget should be on the rebuild of local infrastructure. The Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania says he is optimistic, yet realistic, when it comes to...

The five Far North Latin dancers who helped set a world dance record in Cuba are Patricia Scott (left), Johnny Ploke, Leona Burrell, Mercedes Gonzalez and Gustavo Hernandez. Photo / Supplied Davis descendants to...