Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died
Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.
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Up to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art event
The Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.
Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads
Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.
Uni students blindsided by late cancellation of teaching course
'I thought this would be the start of a brand new pathway and a way of giving back...'
Things are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get tough
A new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.
Far North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashes
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday
Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
Ngāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new minister
Face-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised
News snippets from Northland.
Women’s Blues rugby team tackling women in sports stigma one visit at a time
The visit coincided with a training camp where Blues members enhanced their skills.
Crash near Mangōnui, Far North now cleared
Emergency services are attending the crash on State Highway 10 in the Far North.
'He died in my arms' - Dad thankful to daughter and strangers who saved his life
A moment of chivalry nearly cost Northland father Vaughan Collier his life.
Māori, Whangārei Harbour and the quest for customary titles
The hearing is expected to last three months and call multiple witnesses.
'Break those barriers down': More legal clinics coming to Whangārei
Nearly a year since the clinics first launched, more are on the way.
'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stress
Businesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.
The long road to recovery: Random attack turned family's world upside down
Couple thank the community for their 'unreal' support.
Son who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theft
The building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.
Forget Me Not adult day centre celebrates 30 years of community dedication
Some dedicated volunteers have been involved for the whole 30 years.
37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditch
The man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.
Deliberate fires at old power station putting lives at risk, Ruakākā firefighter says
The site is difficult to access, making matters more concerning for firefighters.
Experts cast doubt on dad's explanation for baby's brain injury
O’Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died in November 2021.
24yo man killed in Moerewa crash after car hits culvert
The crash is the second road fatality in Northland in the past four days.
GP at Shane Reti’s old clinic more than $100k in the red, urges him to fix funding
'We have got to the point that we are running out of time.'
Patāua rescuers rewarded for saving drowning woman with community funds
A bystander's donation and a Givealittle page have covered the couple's repair costs.
Man dies after vehicle reportedly rolls in Moerewa
The crash was reported to police just before 10pm on Wednesday.
Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky
'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'
No light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail line
The North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.
Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued
Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.
Police to enforce detour routes during Brynderwyns closure
Roading authorities confident detours will handle extra traffic during Brynderwyn closure.
'Babe, I don't think son's breathing': Mum recalls morning of baby's death
O'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died of head injuries.
Driver says motorist tried to push him off road in early-morning ordeal
The tailgating vehicle was mostly driving with its lights off despite it being dark.