'I could see its teeth': Spearfisherman fends off 4-metre-long shark
Steven King is no stranger to wild water encounters, but this was a bit close for comfort.
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'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounter
Northlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.
Against the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?
They laid their dreams of home ownership bare. Eighteen months on, how have they fared?
One critical after crash on SH1 south of Whangārei
Delays on SH1 south of Whangārei after serious crash.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
‘Where is mummy’: Shock after young Kiwi mum dies on family trip
Bianca Antonia Sasha Spence died suddenly while visiting family in India on December 30.
Theft from Whangārei playground leaves community angry and upset
Whangārei community leader at a loss to understand theft from kids playground.
'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year
From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.
Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday
Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.
Summer freedom campers expected to head to region
A significant number of visitors are expected this summer.
Family heartbroken to lose 70 years of memories in homestead fire
The family were smoking fish on a barbecue when the fire started.
Fisherman’s leg nearly amputated in horrific accident with boat propeller
"I clicked that if I don’t stay awake there’s a good chance I’ll never wake up again.”
18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister says
Jacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.
'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's life
Two visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.
Holiday road toll stands at two after fatal Whangārei crash
Three other people in the car were also injured.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyed
Police, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.
Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?
Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.
Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei
A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.
Whangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stress
People who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.
Hit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racers
Boy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.
Exiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programme
School “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
Kaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakia
Paturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.
Primary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GP
Enrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.
'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip
Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry
'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crime
The patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.
Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears
Road worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.
Train derailed after collision with truck
A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.