Floodwaters surge through the grounds of Ōtiria Marae, near Moerewa, during a flood in 2014. Photo: Peter de Graaf Residents of a Northland valley hope they will be safe from future storms after the...

By Shannon Pitman of When the girl was seen by a visitor three weeks later, her injuries were so bad she was airlifted to Middlemore Hospital burns unit. Photo: LDR / Stephen Forbes Warning:...

Pene Tawhara leads a hīkoi at Whatuwhiwhi, on the Karikari Peninsula, sparked by what hapū members say is desecration of wāhi tapu. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf An occupation is under way in...

Supplied Te Wairongoa Paniona, known as Wally or Mr T, suffered serious injuries after his scooter was smashed in an alleged hit-and-run. A much-loved Northlander, known for his singing and ensuring people got home...

RICKY WILSON/STUFF Sheridan Waitai from Ngāti Kurī says the death of the three whales is devastating, especially after one died by ingesting plastic. (File photo) Three sperm whales that died at Te Oneroa a...