Northland
Man found unresponsive at Langs Beach in Waipu
A man in his 70s has died after a water-related incident at a beach in Waipu, Northland.
Councillor apologises after partner's alleged parking, traffic infringements
A Whangārei district councillor has apologised after her partner used a car displaying her council parking permit to allegedly park unlawfully in the city centre.
Collision leaves one dead in Northland
One person has died following a two-vehicle collision in Waipu this morning.
Human remains found in search for missing man
Human remains have been found in the bush in Pipiwai, near where Northland man Kukama Waa was missing.
Two new Covid-19 cases in Northland region
Northlanders are being encouraged to get tested for Covid-19, with two new cases confirmed in the region.
Whangārei mayor calls on govt to take Three Waters counterproposal seriously
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai is urging the government to take a Three Waters counterproposal being put forward by 24 councils seriously.
Police suspend search for man missing in Northland bush
Kukama Waa has been missing since 5 January in the Pipiwai forest area.
Northland businesses wake to reduced restrictions: 'Orange is a step forward'
Northlanders have expressed mixed reactions over the government's decision to move Te Tai Tokerau to the 'orange' traffic light setting overnight. Audio
Māori leaders see red at Northland's shift to orange
Te Tai Tokerau Border Control has hit out at today's decision to shift Te Tai Tokerau - Northland - to orange in the Covid-19 traffic light system.
Sunken boats in Northland marina to be refloated - Harbourmaster
Some of the sunken boats in Northland's Tūtūkākā Marina could be refloated today and tomorrow.
Major repair job needed after Tūtūkākā Marina hit by strong wave surges
Significant work will be required to fix the Tūtūkākā Marina, which was severely affected by strong surges after a massive eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.
Remains found in a Northland forest identified
Police believe they have established the identity of the person whose remains were found in Diggers Valley, in Kaitāia, on Monday.
'Northlanders will be outraged': Deputy mayor slates possible blanket speed reduction
There has been a negative reaction to a suggestion that the speed limit on Northland's state highway network will be cut to 80km/h.
Workers find human remains in Northland forest
Police have spent the day at an isolated forestry block in Northland where human remains have been found.
'Dangerous' crash site unchanged despite investigation
A Northland intersection - where students were injured in a bus crash - is yet to change, despite investigators' advice.
Kaimaumau wildfire: Lighter winds ease pressure on containment lines
Better than expected weather conditions have today helped the dozens of firefighters battling to control the Far North blaze.
Water-related death at Northland coastal settlement
The person was found unresponsive in the water early this evening.
Stress for residents as Kaimaumau fire continues to burn
The Kaimaumau fire is entering its fourth week burning, but residents say the event has brought them closer.
Police Eagle helicopter helping in search for man missing in Northland bush
Police search and rescue personnel are searching a Northland bush area near Pipiwai for a missing man.
Kaimaumau fire putting cultural, ecological sites at risk
The grass at Kaimaumau, in the Far North, is no longer green as a major fire enters its 20th day of burning.
