More police are heading to the Far North to help maintain Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Northland's district councils still making decisions despite lockdown.

Far North boaties are slowly getting the message to stay off the water.

'This is not a lockdown, this is a joke!'

Two more coronavirus cases taken Northland's tally to 11 so far

Doctor Lance O'Sullivan called lockdown "a big joke" as cars drove by in Kaitaia.

Northland iwi are ensuring whānau are supported during lockdown.

Northland's tally remained at nine as 58 more cases were announced yesterday.

PM Jacinda Ardern announced funding during whistle-stop of drought-hit Kaitaia today.

Provisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.

"Whatever we threw at it, it just kept going. It was a monster and it was hungry."

Five homes evacuated; four helicopters still at work this morning to control 80ha fire.

Actor Pete Smith says he's prepared to die over renal unit issues.

Students redefining the art of ancient story-telling

"You're lucky to have them," fire boss tells Houhora community about the volunteers.

Team of four in NZ to carve a traditional Hawaiian fishing canoe.

Te Kura Taumata o Panguru have won a specially designed set of bins

Getting to know your neighbours is good for community spirit

Anchor lost in storm in 1769 by French explorer believed to be NZ's oldest European relic

A former cop has appealed to the community after witnessing a domestic violence incident.

The R Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust has had a big year

The fire spread through the house within minutes.

The Dux trophy was awarded to Jos Spaans, with Samantha Steed Proxime Accessit.

Initial results show John Carter on 5018 votes with former deputy Tania McInnes on 3223.

Current deputy Tania McInnes finished second and outspoken councillor Dave Hookway third.

Police were called around 1pm today to a report of a body in a creek.

A 69-year-old Doubtless Bay man has died after a head-on crash near Moerewa.