Principal says staff will be at the school today to 'offer all the support we can'.

Meningococcal disease confirmed as cause of teen's death.

Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.

Northland secondary schools are struggling to find staff, says Bay of Islands principal.

Shocked family calls for return of stolen Acer tablet, bags and clothing.

Blind Whangarei teen didn't even practice before archery competition at Halberg Games

Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.

At 330 metres, Majestic Princess is close to the biggest cruise ship to sail to NZ.

DoC investigating claims that a helicopter pilot dropped 1080 on people.

Police at scene of homicide in Moerewa in Far North.

News snippets from across Northland

Tourist spot defiled by smashed bottles, shot glasses, cans, blood, vomit, used condoms.

The robbers were armed with a long-barrelled rifle and what appeared to be a machete.

Manager hit after complaining about 17-year-old doing skids outside Doubtless Bay resort.

Buck Shelford talks te reo, rugby and Goodhue ahead of Whangārei event

Oak was brought from England as an acorn in 1824 and was admired by Charles Darwin.

"Te Hononga" project aims to encourage Kawakawa visitors to stay longer and spend more.

The bill would create a new offence covering fatal unprovoked assaults.

Protests against the use of 1080 poison will be held in several Northland towns tomorrow.

Rescuers are on the way to help humpback whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands.

Ilchi Lee plans to spend up to $35m building 'Earth Village' near Puketi Forest.

Ports advisory group chair said having the first meeting at NorthPort ''sent a message''.

Two young children living at a Tokerau Beach rental property where police say P was made.

Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.

Pest control efforts credited as kiwi numbers boom in state forest.

Northland mum's Daffodil Day commitment for late daughter.

Logs strewn over main highway after truck and trailer accident.

Firefighters managed to stop the flames spreading to an adjoining workshop.

Patient in moderate condition after suffering burns in Kerikeri.

Man allegedly breaching his bail committed the assaults in spite of being Tasered twice.