An aerial picture of the blaze advancing across the gumfields between Ahipara and Herekino. Photo: Supplied / FENZ Fire investigators are still working to establish the cause of a blaze that scorched almost 180...

The normally quiet Northland town of Dargaville has been shaken by a series of ramraids and burglaries as well as two homicides in the area. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf Concerns about a...

Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller A large vegetation fire in Northland has now been contained. Earlier, Fire and Emergency said it was using four aircraft and 25 firefighters on the ground to get the...

Kerikeri’s distinctive gums, including these next to the Heritage Bypass, are about to be felled. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf A major new housing development in central Kerikeri will change the face of...

Photo: One person has died following a crash in Waiomio in the Far North. The single-vehicle crash was reported just after 1pm on Waiomio Road, near the intersection with State Highway 1 south of...

The MV Regatta, Whangārei’s first cruise ship, arrives at Northport early on 4 February 2024. Photo: Supplied / NorthPort, Adam Jones Whangārei is hoping to cash in on the cruise ship boom with the...

The MV Regatta, Whangārei’s first cruise ship, arrives at Northport early on 4 February 2024. Photo: Supplied / NorthPort, Adam Jones Whangārei is hoping to cash in on the cruise ship boom with the...

Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson Police say a death at a Whangārei waterfall this morning is not suspicious and has been referred to the coroner. Emergency services responded to reports a person had been...

Alicia Toki reads her victim impact statement, supported by partner Andre Petera and lawyer Ellie Harrison. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf The parents of a teenage boy who died during a school caving...

From left, kaikōrero Isaiah Apiata, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith and Northland MP Grant McCallum listen to the speeches of welcome Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith hopes to...