Police, including the national dive squad, and search and rescue crews have been joined by the Royal New Zealand Navy in the search today.

Navy joins search for missing fisherman in Northland

The man was one of two reported missing off the coast of Pataua South on Friday night.

1:31pm

The woman, who was arrested at a separate property, will appear in Kaitāia District Court today, Acting Detective Inspector Tania Jellyman said.

Woman charged with murder after man's death in Kaitāia

Emergency services were called to reports of assault at an Okahu Road property at around 12.35pm yesterday.

9:47am

Emergency services were called to a reported assault at an address on Okahu Rd shortly after 12.30pm.

Homicide investigation launched after person dies near Kaitaia

Emergency services were called to an Okahu Rd address at about 12.35pm on Sunday.

Sunday 4:54pm

Coastguard boat (file image).

Body found, another still missing from overdue boat in Northland

Detective Sergeant Paul Overton said one body had been found, and search efforts were ongoing to find the outstanding person.

Sat, Nov 15

Tokerau Beach in the Far North on the Karikari Peninsula

One dead after 4WD rolls on Far North beach

Emergency services were called to Tokerau Beach in the Far North on the Karikari Peninsula at around 7.30pm.

Sat, Nov 15

The Hawaiian waka Hōkūleʻa is returning to Aotearoa 40 years after its maiden visit.

Hawaiian waka comes to Waitangi, 40 years after sparking voyaging revival

Forty years after its first visit sparked the revival of Māori ocean voyaging, the Hawaiian waka Hōkūleʻa is due back at Waitangi this Friday as part of an epic four-year voyage around the Pacific.

Thu, Nov 13

Police said the single-vehicle crash was reported on Waiteitei Rd shortly before 2am.

Person dies after vehicle hits tree near Wellsford

Police said the single-vehicle crash was reported on Waiteitei Rd shortly before 2am.

Thu, Nov 13

Tsunami warning siren.

Teens charged with attempting to steal tsunami alert speakers

Police were called to a residential property in the Northland town just after 7am after the owner disturbed the alleged thieves.

Fri, Nov 7

Outgoing councillor Mark Vincent, who missed out on a seat by two votes, has been refused a recount.

Third recount refused in Northland's tightest local election

In the final count, councillor Mark Vincent lost his seat in the Otamatea Ward by just two votes to council newcomer Denise Rogers.

Thu, Nov 6

Cleo, one of the remaining lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.

'Glimmer of hope' for five elderly lions at Whangārei lion park

Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary said two of its lions had been euthanised yesterday, with the Ministry of Primary Industries confirming it had adhered to the law.

Thu, Nov 6

The remaining seven elderly big cats at Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary will be euthanised this week.

Elderly big cats at Whangārei lion park to be euthanised

The remaining seven elderly big cats at Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary will be euthanised this week.

Tue, Nov 4

The 75-year-old died in 2022 when the half-tonne mower he was fixing slipped off a forklift, pinning him underneath.

Fatal crush by ride-on mower 'entirely preventable' - Coroner

Ian McLarnon died in 2022 aged 75 when the half-tonne mower landed on him.

Mon, Nov 3

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The staff car parking area was the scene of a huge blaze, damaging 28 vehicles

CCTV released after 28 cars destroyed in Whangārei Hospital blaze

The footage was released by Health NZ in a bid to "quell ongoing speculation and misinformation online".

Fri, Oct 31

Power lines.

'Extensive' outage: More than 20,000 without power in Far North

A spokesperson for Top Energy told 1News the cause of the widespread outage was a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka, near Kerikeri, after a tree fell on the power line.

Fri, Oct 31

Search and rescue teams pictured during the rescue.

Northland man's lucky rescue from Mt Tutamoe after getting lost

The fortunate outcome prompted police to issue a reminder about proper preparation for activities in challenging environments.

Wed, Oct 29

New Kaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen has survived a vote recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane.

Kaipara mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge

High Court Judge Kevin Kelly on Friday dismissed a judicial vote recount application from Tane who missed out on his bid for the mayoralty by 21 votes.

Fri, Oct 24

As part of his sentence, the offender will be registered as a child sex offender and all electronic devices he used during the offending will be destroyed.

Northland man jailed for possessing child sex abuse images

The man said he had been viewing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material for around 20 years, driven by what he described as a "morbid fascination".

Thu, Oct 23

Mutiple cars ablaze in the carpark at Whangārei Hospital this afternoon.

Explosions as vehicles burn in Whangārei Hospital staff carpark

Police urged nearby residents to close their windows and avoid the area as emergency services respond.

Tue, Oct 21

New Kaipara mayor Jonathan Larsen facing a recount challenge

New Kaipara mayor Jonathan Larsen facing a recount challenge

Snow Tane was jsut 21 votes behind on the final tally and has confirmed his team would lodge an application for a recount.

Mon, Oct 20

Police received reports of the vehicle on fire on Cemetery road in Maungatapere at around 11:20pm.

Reportedly stolen car found ablaze near Whangārei

Police received reports of a stolen vehicle on fire on Cemetery Rd, Maungatapere shortly after 11pm Friday.

Sat, Oct 18

Kaipara District elects deputy mayor Jonathan Larsen to top job

Kaipara District elects deputy mayor Jonathan Larsen to top job

Final results posted by the council tonight showed Larsen won the race by 21 votes.

Fri, Oct 17

"Emergency services are expected to be at the scene for quite some time," a police spokesperson said.

Two killed after truck and car crash on SH1 at Brynderwyn

Police received a report of the crash between a truck and vehicle shortly after 3am.

Fri, Oct 17

'Space jellyfish' from Rocket Lab launch intrigues

'Space jellyfish' from Rocket Lab launch intrigues

What people are likely seeing is commonly known as a space jellyfish, which is a phenomenon that can happen when sunlight reflects off the exhaust plume from the rocket's engines.

Wed, Oct 15

Methamphetamine, clan lab equipment and firearms were found during search warrants at three properties in Northland and West Auckland.

Four face court after clan lab equipment and guns found

Police carried out raids in Mangawhai Heads, Massey, and Kumeū.

Wed, Oct 15

What happens if votes are tied in local elections?

What happens if votes are tied in local elections?

Westland’s mayoral race is separated by just four votes.

Tue, Oct 14