Northland

Kerikeri boy, 10, takes Aotearoa's Next Top Mullet title

New Zealand's newest national champion is a 10-year-old named Ted from Kerikeri. Ted Keen has just b...

Christchurch flights cancelled due to fog as rain batters North Island

Seven flights into and out of Christchurch have been cancelled on Saturday morning due to fog. Air N...

Leader warns Government changes may kill Māori wards in Northland

A prominent Māori leader is warning new Government changes will mean the demise of Māori wards in No...

Pedestrian dies after being being struck by car in Northland

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car north of Whangārei this afternoon. Emergency servi...

Is Colin Thorne New Zealand's fittest 100-year-old?

Colin Thorne's done a fair few miles and doesn't plan on stopping now he's 100. While his running da...

Five arrested after Head Hunters meth raid

Five members and associates of the Head Hunters gang are facing methamphetamine charges after a poli...

Police warn jetskiers to get out of search for missing fishermen

Police are warning jet ski owners to stay out of the way during a search for two missing fishermen, ...

Barrier Air plans more Bay of Islands flights

Air New Zealand is about to get some competition in the Far North with Barrier Air announcing it pla...

Northland policewoman remembered for 'amazing' emergency mahi

Much-loved Northland policewoman Gail Shepherd has been remembered for her "amazing, no-nonsense" le...

All Blacks, Northland rugby great Sid Going dies aged 80

All Blacks and Northland rugby icon "Super" Sid Going has passed away overnight in Northland, aged 8...

Four teens arrested after get-away car spiked in Northland robbery

A get-away car was spiked and four teens were arrested after a Whangārei service station worker was ...

Auckland Mayor says there's no plan to send rubbish to Kaipara plant

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is pouring cold water on talk of his council’s rubbish going north to a p...

Hilary Barry's outfit launches couple on a colourful quest

The curious tale of the retired boat builder, an email, Seven Sharp presenter Hilary Barry's sartori...

Cape Brett hut refurbishment a logistical challenge

The famous Cape Brett hut in the Bay of Islands reopens to visitors next month after undergoing a ma...

Police use of pepper spray 'justified' at huge Kaitaia brawl

Police were justified in their use of force at a huge brawl in the Far North nearly two years ago, t...

Good Sorts: Gardener empowers people through community projects

This week's Good Sort is a woman providing Northland's intellectually disabled community with progra...