Northland
Logging truck rolls, closing detour around Brynderwyn Hills
Drivers can expect "major delays" on the first day of the Brynderwyn Hills closure, with another route blocked.
Boatie who sank Waitere ferry pleads guilty
The historic ferry Waitere sank shortly after the collision with a high-powered sports fishing boat near Russell last April.
Shock as two killed in rally crash
The motorsport community is in shock and grieving after two competitors died on Sunday during a road rallysprint race in Northland.
Northland WWII veteran Bill Guest dies at 101
He served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm at Motukauri, in North Hokianga.
One killed in Kerikeri crash
One person died in a serious crash in Northland on Sunday afternoon.
Heavy rain set for parts of North Island, weather watches in place
A "very moist air mass" will see the upper North Island doused with rain, with flooding possible in places.
Northland’s fight against invasive seaweed boosted
Northland's groundbreaking mechanical caulerpa suction dredge could soon head to Aotea Great Barrier Island to help the fight against the invasive seaweed.
Water use goes up in Dargaville after water restrictions put in place
Water use in Dargaville has gone up instead of down since the Kaipara District Council brought in water restrictions just under two weeks ago.
Northland bridge finally opens, nine years after it was promised
One of Northland's most keenly anticipated bridges ha opened, almost nine years after it was promised during a hotly contested by-election campaign.
Appeal for sightings of missing teenager
Police and whānau are concerned for the wellbeing of 17-year-old Cruise.
Taking the long way to Northland with SH1 closure
Transport and tourism operators are bracing themselves for the imminent closure for repairs of State Highway One through the Brynderwyn Hills. Audio
'Getting the word from the flax roots': Northlanders frank on Covid's impact
Hundreds have taken the chance to share their views with a Royal Commission of Inquiry that's visiting the region.
Lessons from a brilliant bridge
Good, fast and on-budget infrastructure building shouldn't have to wait for disaster situations to swing into action. Audio
Calling all Far North perfomers to show off their talents
After a six-year hiatus, Far North's Got Talent will provide a stage for budding entertainers to strut their stuff. Audio
Reality for businesses staring down the barrel of lengthy SH1 closure
Northland businesses are facing more than two months of disruption as repair work is carried out on a crucial link damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Charges laid over crime spree that saw tourist assaulted, robbed
Several people are facing charges over a crime spree that includes two assaults, a robbery and thefts from vehicles, police say.
Suspected gas leak closes Northland road
Station Road is closed to traffic and motorists are told to expect delays in the area.
Far North Mayor hits out at Transport Minister
It comes ahead of his council deciding to lower speed limits for more than 300 local roads.
Two die in separate single-vehicle crashes in Far North
The police Serious Crash Unit is investigating both incidents.
Asbestos health concerns after tyre shop fire
Workers were in the tyre shop at the time but managed to get out safely.