Funeral Directors Association want a law change.

Northlander who grew up in state care wants to see inquiry go further.

In just over a month Northland's road toll has risen to six.

Niwa climate summary says Northland has had its hottest January on record.

Fans are running out at The Warehouse because of the humid weather.

Brethren member pleads guilty to car-death charges before start of trial.

Man pleads guilty to killing wife, daughter and friend in car crash

Police are asking rural communities to be vigilant for signs of stolen vehicles.

Motorcyclist dead and two people injured after car and two motorcycles crash in Kaipara.

Mechanical fault causes disruption to morning traffic.

"I could feel myself being kicked. They stood on my neck, my head," Barker said.

A Mangawhai man is celebrating the New Year with a swim after a long battle with illness.

Dean Voelkerling was a charismatic, honorable and loyal man, plus a great friend.

Cem Erbay went out on New Year's Eve, and never came home.

A relieved mum is among those whose hearts were touched by a Mangawhai man's kindness.

Gordon Pryor woke to a Goldilocks moment this morning, but he didn't call police.

Isobel Greenwood on her QSM: ''I don't think I've done enough to deserve it.''

Gary Murdoch has been a long-time volunteer in the Dargaville community.

Public "putting themselves in danger" by entering the Kaipara Air Weapons Range.

Gent choosing not to say why he's leaving as mayor and what he plans to do now.

Winston Peters is "where we need him", independence group says.

Mum of six convinces family to build a replica of a Dargaville villa she loved as child.

The fishing trip was a long-awaited bonding session for Alan Saunders and his grandson.

Clearing rural spots where 'scumbags' dump their rubbish could cost ratepayers up to $50k.

Love Kaipara has received a significant funding boost from the Government and KDC.

Police name two people killed in crashes in Northland last week.

A couple will fundraise for 18 months and race the 2000km Mongol Rally to prevent suicide.

Former RSA president Bill Kerr has been convicted of wearing medals he didn't earn.

Three people arrested following ram raid of Paparoa petrol station.

Police say they are closing in on thieves who stole an Anzac Day collection box.