Tawhirimatea Tahere's last words were for his family to forgive his killer

Northland's focus shifts to the Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Magpies this week.

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).

Tributes flow for a passenger killed in a crash after the driver fled Far North police.

A backseat passenger died at the scene, while four more people were injured.

'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.

Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern opens Kawakawa's Te Hononga hub

Prized photos of late autistic boy and a pounamu among items stolen from Whangārei home.

Fire boss says blaze was one of the most intense he's seen in Northland in 10 years.

Auckland pastor and Kawakawa businessman have both been sentenced.

Bitumen production to cease in Northland as oil refinery cuts production.

3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire

Northland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.

Great-grandmother Ruth Cosner's big overseas trip took an unexpected turn.

Meth in Northland is symptomatic of poverty and disconnection and needs a cultural fix.

No to GMOs and amalgamation of councils, says Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.

Meth out of hand due to accessibility and affordability, says election candidate.

Build more houses in Whangārei using pinus radiata to address chronic affordable housing.

Accolades pour in for former Whangārei mayor and Northland Regional Council chairman.

Northland ready to take on the Steelers in Pukekohe.

More Kiwis learning sign language.

Opportunities Party Northland candidate backs taxes on properties and on drugs.

Green Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.

Whangārei businesswoman questions why commercial premises being picked on by burglars.

Childcare centre manager for 86 planned staff blocked by border closure.

Lady Ellen Elizabeth Reed was possibly the most famous Northlander you've never heard of.

A Kaikohe couple are gutted after the brazen kidnapping of their beloved baby goat Dean.

Munroe Rawiri, not thinking anything of it, hadn't told anyone of his deed.