"Just be patient, polite, give us a beep and wave," one Northland worker said as work on potholes and prevention builds momentum.

Drivers urged to be patient as road projects ramp up over summer

"Just be patient, polite, give us a beep and wave," one Northland worker said as work on potholes and prevention builds momentum.

November 5, 2024

2:16

Aged just 17, Braeden Leung has been working with Merlin Labs, who have a site in Northland.

Northland student sweeps into a role transforming aviation

Aged just 17, Braeden Leung has been working with Merlin Labs, who have a site in Northland.

October 29, 2024

2:14

Lennon Goodhew-Wikitera and Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Finance Minister to find Kaitaia College entrepreneur an internship

Finance Minister Nicola Willis was so impressed by Lennox Goodhew-Wikitera's ice block selling story that she flew to the Far North to meet him.

September 8, 2024

2:00

The school's board of trustees now says he can only sell the frozen juice if he hands over all profits to the school and doesn't take a wage.

Opportunities, support for Kaitaia College student after ice block sales stopped

Lennox Goodhue-Wikitera had been selling ice blocks to students at school when it was shut down by the Board of Trustees.

August 25, 2024

2:32

An 11-month-old Northland baby and a family member were rushed to hospital in a fire truck to save his life earlier this month.

Whānau grateful as volunteer firefighters rush sick baby to hospital

An 11-month-old Northland baby and a family member were rushed to hospital in a fire truck to save his life earlier this month.

August 23, 2024

2:09

Lennox Goodhue-Wikitera says he had a "lightbulb moment".

Kaitaia College student's ice block sales attempts frustrated

Lennox Goodhue-Wikitera, 17, has been keeping students cool over the summer with his Juicie treats since 2022.

August 18, 2024

2:32

July 2024
The men who lost their lives in the Enchanter tragedy

Enchanter tragedy: Skipper found not guilty

Lance Goodhew was piloting the Enchanter off Cape Brett when it was struck by a rogue wave.

July 22, 2024

2:19

Kween Thompson was visiting family at the time of her death.

Break your silence: Plea over baby's unexplained death

Family of a 10-month-old girl who died a year ago are calling for people who were there on the night of her death to speak up.

July 13, 2024

0:58

June 2024
The hut on the tip of the remote Cape Brett Peninsula was originally built to house lighthouse workers.

Cape Brett hut refurbishment a logistical challenge

Builders and painters were helicoptered in to give the hut, near the famous Cape Brett Lighthouse, much-needed repairs.

June 4, 2024

2:17

May 2024
The charter vessel Enchanter got into trouble on Sunday night before sinking.

Enchanter sinking trial: Cray fisher admits getting story wrong

Matt Gentry from the Florence Nightingale boat was fishing off North Cape around the same time the Enchanter capsized in March 2022, killing five men.

May 8, 2024

3:15

Three people were alive in the water when the first rescue helicopter left the scene after its second trip.

Enchanter sank after wave 'hit it like a train', court told

Surviving deckhand Kobe O’Neill continued giving evidence at the Whangārei District Court trial of skipper Lance Goodhew.

May 7, 2024

April 2024
In the region with the worst truancy rates, one school believes it may have a solution.

How a school boosted attendance in region with worst truancy rates

Hora Hora School has created a service which has increased attendance.

April 11, 2024

2:01

March 2024
Zane Kaaka and his winning effort

Local knowledge helps winner of Far North fishing comp

The annual 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza surf casting competition is a big draw for the region.

March 18, 2024

2:14

February 2024
Northlanders encouraged to get themselves a feed of kina after the population of the sea urchins has exploded.

Spike in kina population may reap rewards for Northland foodies

Northlanders urged to get themselves a feed of kina after the population of the sea urchins has exploded.

February 22, 2024

2:04

Warmer waters are bringing up the number of 'increasingly opportunistic' sharks this summer.

'Incredibly opportunistic' sharks worry Far North fishermen

The number of shark sightings, particularly bronze whalers, is on the rise this summer as more people hit the water than ever before.

February 17, 2024

2:15

January 2024
Some members of Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu have blocked access to the Taipa boat ramp one day before the annual Doubtless Bay fishing competition.

Protesters vow to continue blockade of Far North boat ramp

People of all ages were present at the protest earlier, with waiata and chanting heard.

January 26, 2024

2:56

Some Far North iwi members out to stop decades-old fishing competition

Some Far North iwi members out to stop decades-old fishing competition

But organiser Nick Ryan says the fishing competition will go ahead and he has confirmed with police that public access can't be blocked.

January 23, 2024

2:39

Sheba was found injured on the street. A Northland animal advocate claims her owner breached the Animal Welfare Act by not getting her treated.

Charge against prominent Northland animal rescuer withdrawn

Summer Johnson was charged with theft of an animal after refusing to return an injured dog to its owners.

January 22, 2024

2:06

December 2023
Abel Wira, 59, angered Neville Thomson’s family with his behaviour inside and outside the court.

Court appearance for man charged over fatal Northland dog mauling

Outside the court, Abel Wira was seen getting into his vehicle with at least four dogs inside, prompting angry reactions from the victim's family.

December 18, 2023

1:47

August 2023
The two children aged one and four were found dead at a Ruakākā property in May.

Northland woman pleads not guilty to murdering two children

The two children aged one and four were found dead at a Ruakākā property in May.

August 18, 2023

Northland man convicted, dog put down after kiwi chick's death

Northland man convicted, dog put down after kiwi chick's death

Footage released to 1News shows the pet dog picking up the chick on his owner's 50-acre Russell property before running off with it.

August 16, 2023

2:25

June 2023
Maritime NZ has charged Goodhew as an individual under the Health and Safety at Work Act with breaching his duties as a worker on the vessel and exposing individuals to a risk of death or serious injury.

Enchanter: Skipper in court over tragedy which left 5 dead

Lance Goodhew, 58, was in charge of the Enchanter which hit bad weather in March last year - with five people losing their lives.

June 19, 2023

October 2022
The offenders cut off the head of one pillar and attempted to saw through another piece.

Man charged after vandalism of Kaitaia's only carved Pouwhenua

The 61-year-old is due to appear in court tomorrow charged with intentionally damaging the large Māori carving welcoming visitors into the area.

October 4, 2022

1:54

September 2022
The intensity of the competition saw participants dripping with sweat.

Sweat and tears at NZ Chilli Eating Champs

Aotearoa's hardcore chilli eaters went face to face with Australian World title holder, Greg 'Iron Guts' Barlow.

September 25, 2022

2:17

July 2022
Ricky Houghton

Northland community hero Ricky Houghton dies aged 62

Houghton worked hard to improve the lives of those who needed it most, with his housing advocacy mahi winning him New Zealand’s Community hero award in 2018.

July 18, 2022