Daring late-night cliff rescue earns volunteers top award
He was stuck 50m up a cliff at night at a remote bay. Only four men could save him.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Far North District
Coroner to investigate toddler death
The child, understood to be a 2yo, is believed to have drowned.
Appeal kicks off for Northland Rescue Helicopter
Northland Rescue Helicopter needs public help as annual appeal starts.
Māori wards on agenda for all four Northland councils
Northland is making history by looking at whether to bring in Māori wards in all councils.
Mangamuka Gorge SH1 to reopen by Christmas
The key Far North highway was hit by eight slips triggered by the July 17 deluge.
Person seriously injured in crash in Kāeo, as police look for driver
A person has been seriously injured in crash in Kāeo overnight.
Labour's Kelvin Davis retains Te Tai Tokerau seat for third term
Te Tai Tokerau incumbent Kelvin Davis is humbled to have kept the seat for a third term.
Northland result 'on a knife edge' - King
King won on the night but by only 742 votes - and special votes could hand it to Prime.
Five reasons Whangārei electorate result too close to call
Election night fails to find clear winner in Whangārei electorate.
Campaign boss: Ill-discipline, PM's popularity cost Nats the election
Many people voted for Jacinda Ardern rather than Labour, Northland National
Suspected drowning claims life of two-year-old
Child dies in Dargaville from suspected drowning
Election 2020: No winners declared in Whangārei and Northland electorates
It came down to the wire in two of our three electorates.
Election 2020 coverage - Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates
We'll keep you up to date on what's happening in the region.
Whangarei's Brad Olsen opens up about being the go-to guy on the country's economy
Former Whangarei resident Brad Olsen has become New Zealand's go-to guy on the economy.
Petrol station raided for cigarettes for fourth time in six months
Thousands of dollars' worth of tobacco products were stolen from a Whangārei business.
Marriage proposal follows singer's default lockdown in Whangārei
While touring New Zealand, singer Maggie Cocco finds love at a Whangārei Irish bar.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
After 19 months of construction Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout opens on Monday
Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout on SH1 to open on Monday for first time.
Northland bakers in the running for best sausage rolls
13 bakers have put their best meat-filled pastries forward.
Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison
Creative inmates at Ngawha prison are thrilled with their recent Arts Access award.
Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay
Stinging sea creatures at mercy of winds, currents, and thrive as sunlight hours increase.
Kerikeri High to reopen on Monday after fire
Fire-damaged Northland school reopens on Monday
Messages of support for Taniwha before Shield challenge
Taniwha fans are hoping for a win tonight.
Northland rugby fans hoping to bring Ranfurly Shield home
After 41 years, Northland rugby fans hope to bring Ranfurly Shield home again.
Nigel Latta: Northland's youth need hope and validation
Whangarei youth talk about coping in an anxiety producing climate.
Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei
Work starts on Mid North water storage scheme
First of up to four Mid North dams will be built just east of Kaikohe.
Potential in pigs, says Northland pig farm owner
Pork industry growth offers opportunities for pig farming ventures, says Graham Taylor.
Cruise ship spending jumps in 2019-20 but coming season a likely write-off
Despite a Covid-shortened season and fewer passengers, spending in North rose 17 per cent.
News snippets from Northland
No injuries in SH1 crash; and Bay Walking Weekend returns.
Nothing beats ticking the boxes on election day
Then, with growing anticipation, I'll look forward to watching the election unfold on TV.
Toilets gutted in Kerikeri school fire, arson suspected
Flames were shooting out of toilet-block doors and windows when the fire brigade arrived.