One killed after being thrown from vehicle in Northland crash

One killed after being thrown from vehicle in Northland crash

Three other people in the vehicle were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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Ruakākā Beach's Tip Road entrance accesses the beach and WDC jurisdiction via DOC sand dune jurisdiction.

Ruakākā Beach vehicle use in spotlight in face of bylaw review

Ruakākā's vehicle access was under particular scrutiny following five crashes there in recent years.

Fri, Feb 13

The bronze whaler sharks swimming just offshore Mangawhai

'Pretty amazing': Drone footage captures over 30 sharks at Mangawhai bar

Photographer Andy Bruce captured the bronze whaler sharks swimming in shallow waters alongside a large school of kahawai early Tuesday morning.

Thu, Feb 12

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania at the council's head office in Kaikohe

Mayor shuts down rumour after councillor's 'false' MP candidacy claim

It comes as councillor Davina Smolders continues to publicly challenge Moko Tepania on whether he intends to stand as a central Government politician

Wed, Feb 11

Police officers inspecting a dirt bike in Auckland. (File photo)

Father charged after boy, 3, receives facial injuries in dirt bike crash

Police warn of an alarming trend of riders taking young children for high-speed joyrides, almost always without helmets.

Mon, Feb 9

SH1's four-laning heads north from Auckland's Johnstone's Hill tunnels into Puhoi and beyond

Supercity splitsville? Kaipara in breakaway plan with Auckland's north

District council deputy mayor Gordon Lambeth said the proposal gave the Government an option worth exploring.

Mon, Feb 9

School bus catches fire in Northland with 20 on board

School bus catches fire in Northland with 20 on board

Police said the incident occurred south of the Mangawhai township.

Mon, Feb 9

Tai tamariki from Te Wharekura o Tauranga Moana at Waitangi hold a paraikete (blanket) gifted to rangatahi MP Tamatha Paul, inscribed with ‘Ka hao te rangatahi’ – a message that the next generation will take up the work and responsibility.

'For our mokopuna': Rangatahi voices rise at Waitangi

Rangatahi at Waitangi say the decisions being made today must be grounded in the wellbeing of future generations.

Fri, Feb 6

Far North District Council councillor Davina Smolders in the council chambers in Kaikohe.

Far North councillor accused of 'false' Waitangi week social media post

A Facebook post incorrectly claiming Mayor Moko Tepania was Northland's new Labour MP has put Far North Act councillor Davina Smolders under scrutiny.

Fri, Feb 6

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Full Video: Waitangi 2026 - Kei O Ringa

Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.

Fri, Feb 6

Winston Peters

Heckles and fiery retorts as politicians speak at Waitangi

The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".

Thu, Feb 5

Kai Iwi Lakes, Dargaville, Northland

'Hero' dad rescues four people who got into trouble at Northland lake

Aaron Scott was enjoying a lakeside walk with his whānau when he helped rescue a family of four who got into trouble in the water.

Thu, Feb 5

Bella the unrepentant sausage roll thief. (Source: Siran Young)

Feline sausage roll thief on the prowl in Kerikeri

Bella the cat burglar has been bringing home a midnight feast for her owners.

Tue, Feb 3

Northbound Kaiikanui Rd convoy leader pilot vehicle driver Tagiora Moka fronts the queue of about 15 vehicles heading into the severe weather-hit Whangaruru coast on February 2, 2026. (Source: LDR / Susan Botting)

Popular northern holiday spots welcoming guests despite storm damage

Whangārei Deputy Mayor Scott McKenzie said the usual flood of holidaymakers who made their way into Whangārei district was welcome.

Mon, Feb 2

Everytime a kiwi is killed on the road in the Russell area, a white cross is put up.

Drivers urged to take care as Northland's kiwi population soars

Every time a kiwi is killed on a road in Russell, a white cross is erected.

Sun, Feb 1

January 2026
Mautohe Cathedral Cove track has been reopened.

Popular Cathedral Cove DOC track to reopen

Following a spate of closures due to extreme weather in the north, DOC sites were being individually assessed for safety due to landslides and rockfall.

Sat, Jan 31

Tonnes of debris collapsed onto Helena Bay Hill's Russell Road on January 21.

Cost to fix Northland landslide estimated at more than $10m

The Helena Bay Hill landslide needs to be quickly sorted to prevent the road under it from collapsing, transport leader says.

Fri, Jan 30

Aftermath of the flooding.

Civil Defence payments now available for storm-hit residents

Last week's extreme weather caused significant damage across parts of the upper North Island, forcing some people out of their homes.

Thu, Jan 29

Crews work to remove a massive slip on SH2.

Road repairs after severe weather 'very dangerous work', says Minister

Crews have been hard at work after last week's storm forced the closure of several key highways in affected regions, leaving some communities cut off.

Thu, Jan 29

Flooding in the settlement of Ōakura in Northland.

Convoy of motorhomes rolls to Northland for displaced residents

Northland's East Coast was hit hard by heavy rain last week, with a summer's worth being dumped on the region over a few hours on January 17 and 18.

Wed, Jan 28

Police received a call from the man at around 9.42pm on Saturday reporting that he had fallen near Butterfly Bay, around 30km northwest of Kerikeri.

Man survives 45m fall down Northland cliff, stranded for 5 hours

The 53‑year‑old endured more than five hours trapped on a cliff face near Butterfly Bay as police and SAR teams fought failing comms and rough conditions to reach him.

Wed, Jan 28

Questions swirl over the tragic events at Mt Maunganui

Questions swirl over the tragic events at Mt Maunganui

Flowers and messages have been left at the cordon at Pilot Bay following last week's landslide.

Tue, Jan 27

The scene at coastal Ōakura after the mid-January weather bomb hit.

Five homes red-stickered in wake of coastal Whangārei weather bomb

Red stickers mean entry is prohibited and owners can’t go back into their houses to pick things up or check them out.

Tue, Jan 27

Whangārei Hospital.

Woman dies after being dropped from stretcher at Whangārei Hospital

Margaret Batten, 83, suffered a head injury after falling onto a concrete floor in the ambulance loading bay when a St John officer lost control of her stretcher during her discharge in May 2023.

Mon, Jan 26

Paora Glassie, Civil Defence lead for Ōtetao Reti Marae at Punaruku on Northland's storm-ravaged east coast.

Marae provides community lifeline following Northland floods

Lessons learnt during Cyclone Gabrielle three years ago have proved invaluable for marae on Northland's east coast, leading the response to last week's massive storm.

Sat, Jan 24