WorkSafe has issued an “improvement notice” requiring Whangārei Boy’s High School to review its outdoor education systems by June 14. The notice comes after year 11 student Karnin Ahorangi Petera died while on a...

The two Ruākākā children allegedly murdered on Monday were dead before emergency services were called, Northland police have revealed. The new information was disclosed after media questioned why police took close to an hour...

Paihia law and order campaigner Morgan Pollock, with former cop Denis Orme, fronted a campaign for a permanently staffed police station in the town. Photo / Peter de Graaf A keystone of Budget 2023’s...

An underslip on Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd, one of the many problems on the diversion route used when the SH1 route over the Brynderwyns is closed. Northland local body leaders want the Government to front up...

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...