The location of Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei. Photo: Google Maps Human remains have been found on an island off the coast of Northland. On Saturday afternoon, police said they were discovered on...

Hapū members from Te Whānau Moana me Te Rorohuri work to protect sand dunes from vehicles. Photo: Victoria Lelo Kapa-Kingi Thrill-seekers causing significant damage to dunes on the Far North’s Tokerau Beach have forced...

Photo: Part of State Highway 1 in Northland is closed following a serious crash. Police said the two-vehicle crash happened between Greenway and Mountain roads in Kaiwaka on Saturday morning. Officers were called to...

Most commercial fishing for spiny rock lobster – better known as red crayfish – off Northland’s east coast had already stopped under a voluntary industry closure. Photo: RNZ /Dom Thomas Commercial and recreational fishing...

First published on The man will face two trials related to four complainants. Photo: Open Justice / Shannon Pitman WARNING: This article discusses allegations of sexual abuse and may be upsetting to some readers....

The vote on councillor David Baldwin’s sand mining position statement was unanimous. Photo: Whangārei district councillors have voted unanimously to oppose plans for fast-tracked sand mining at Northland’s Bream Bay. The proposal – which,...

The vessel was found more than 10 nautical miles at sea. Photo: 123rf A man who had allegedly just been stabbed lost his yacht – also his home – after he called police and...

The 1998 front entranceway of the Northern Wairoa War memorial hall is set for demolition mid-2026. Photo: Supplied Kaipara’s deputy mayor says a new town hall for Dargaville should be completed by 2028. Deputy...

A coroner has found there are ongoing and wide-ranging barriers for young people accessing suicide prevention services in Northland. Photo: 123RF Warning: This story discusses suicide and teen deaths. A coroner has found there...