Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland
Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.
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'Shattered hearts beyond repair’: 4yo, 6yo cousins die in farm tragedy
Devastated family member posted on social media about the death of the two little boys.
Short story competition: Northland Year 7 and 8 entries impress judges
Teachers and students worked together on the entries.
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
151st Waipū Highland Games: A grand success after massive turnout
The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.
Waipū Highland games celebrates 151 years
The Waipū Highland Games is one of the longest-running Scottish gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere since it started in 1871.
Muddy chaos plagues festivalgoers 'struggling to pull cars out' after New Year's downpour
Northern Bass Festivalgoers have been faced with a muddy mess.
Golfer could make international final at famous Scottish course
Whangārei's Neil Davidson has shot at world nine-hole golf final in Scotland.
'Very grim scenes': Music festival drowned out with flooded tents, no drinking water
An attendee of Northern Bass told the Herald: 'It's been a pretty horrible experience'.
Grub's up: Northland food caravans offer a myriad of quality street food
Northland is home to many food caravans. Reporter Jenny Ling uncovers the top five.
Fears proposed highway service centre will hurt 'every business' in Waipū
The proposed mega development includes a BP service station, shops and restaurants.
Community extend condolences and aroha to family involved in swimming hole tragedy
Northlanders have extended their condolences to the family involved in quad bike crash.
Best Beach 2024: Nominations now open in our search for the country's finest
The search for NZ's best beach returns and we need your help.
Short story competition: Northland students entries impress judges
The winning entries had the judges hooked.
Double tragedy: Police pull bodies from Far North stream after quad bike accident
A rāhui had been placed on the swollen stretch of water.
'Really tragic': Search continues for missing pair after Far North quad bike accident
The police dive squad have been asked to help in the search for the missing duo.
Visitor denied entry to New Zealand after bizarre claim
'Shopping at Packies till 9 is bout all the nightlife we have...'
'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks
Tourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.
Award-winning Northland brewery's secret to surviving and thriving
As it nears its 10th year in operation, survival is the priority.
New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Joe Bennett: Catching the bus was quite a revelation
OPINION: The joy of public transportation.
Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.
Two missing after quad bike rolls into swimming hole
Four people made it out of swollen stream but search ongoing for missing pair.
Seven people injured in Tasman crash
One person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.
One dead, another seriously injured in Far North crash
Tragedy brings the holiday road toll to 11.
Northland New Year's weather: What to expect this weekend
“Keep an eye out for severe weather forecasts if you plan to travel today and on Sunday."
Increasing toxic agal blooms could be linked to extreme weather events
People were being warned to not eat shellfish from some areas.
Brynderwyns closure no worries for future-focused seagliders
The sailing, foiling, flying seagliders promise fast and efficient transport.
Delays expected after crash on SH1
The crash was north of Kauri, near Salesyards Rd.
New Māori cop wants to help whānau who have mental health issues
Chanel Ruri joins her two sisters as police officers.
Kaitaia woman's food mission to feed the hungry
'Any warm meal made with kindness is all that matters.'
Seagliders take flight
The seagliders are being developed by US company Regent and brought to New Zealand by Ocean Flyer. Regent has successfully tested a quarter-scale prototype and launched a full-size prototype. Video / Supplied