Northland driver sped off after seeing police and was pursued through forestry road.

For several hours traffic on SH10 was backed up from Puketona to the top of Bulls Gorge.

When Backyard Kiwi's Todd Hamilton reached into Teina's nest he found the unexpected.

News in brief from Northland

Driver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.

Emergency services exercise at Northport tonight no cause for alarm

Low-lying coastal areas along Northland's west coast had to evacuate but not Dargaville.

Alleged kidnapper denied bail; and water restrictions eased.

3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei and Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter.

The swings allow wheelchair users to gain maximum height, not just rock back and forth.

Welcome rain in Northland but still a long way to go, weather boffins warn.

Thousands evacuated as massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning.

Busy Northland diving outfit Dive! Tutukaka had one boat at the Poor Knights yesterday.

Neighbours say the work breaches easement rules; boatyard owner says it's fully consented.

Up to 500 evacuees were getting hot and hungry — until local businesses stepped in.

Northland schools show their resilience as they easily manage the tsunami threat.

But not all businesses in central Whangārei decided to reopen in the afternoon.

Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.

Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.

Northland bowlers have performed well at the National Fours and Mixed Pairs competition.

Nine venues where Northlanders can watch America's Cup racing on the big screen.

Resident on Far North road erects gate to stop traffic.