Whangārei man escapes prison sentence because of mental impairment.

North MP credits Markle with opening up once-taboo topic of period poverty.

A partnership of three Kaikohe groups is looking to "change the narrative" for Māori boys.

Corrections Minister says he's in Government to make a difference for Māori.

Shop worker left with black eye and cuts after being punched and kicked on the ground

The offending driver fled the scene but handed himself in the next morning.

Two arrested when van spins out after tool-lobbing pair lead police on 30-minute chase.

Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.

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

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.

Witehira is five months clean after more than 20 years using meth.

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

Claims longliners and commercial scallopers are stripping the area of seafood.

The refurbishment of the Juken NZ mill will help secure the future of Kaitaia.

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

They thought he was drunk. He had been shot in the stomach. Then twice in the back.

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

Stephen Henare allegedly helped his sister transfer the funds into personal accounts.

Village plans to buy up to 42 properties in three neighbouring streets

The psychic suggested Urlich has met an alarming end at the hands of a violent offender.

Dog owner urges caution after bull terrier rips off his finger at Onerahi Domain.

Village wants to buy up to 42 neighbouring properties and triple its number of units.

The woman, 46, is accused of murdering a 57-year-old man in Moerewa on Saturday evening.

Woman, 46, to appear in court today on murder charge after fatal stabbing at Moerewa.

Police at scene of homicide in Moerewa in Far North.

Five stabbings in three separate incidents reported overnight, two of them fatal.

The attacks happened in Christchurch and in the Far North region.

News snippets from across Northland

Karen Edwards lives in fear her daughter's killer will be released after appeal lodged.