A couple saw white patches on the road near Dargaville over the weekend.

The owner stayed in his home days after a fire, but it reignited early on Monday.

Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.

MetService said peak rates of between 25-40mm per hour were possible.

A bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.

The vessel, once a museum linked to Kelly Tarlton, had to be demolished for safety.

A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.

The 38-year-old died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on May 31.

The vehicle hit several parked cars as it sped from the scene, police say.

Fiona Tarlton, daughter of adventurer Kelly Tarlton, is devastated at the loss of The Tui.

The fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.

Power was restored to most homes within 30 minutes on Sunday, except for two households.

A person was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.

MetService has issued a strong wind watch from 8am tomorrow until midnight.

From family violence prevention to services to Māori, locals' dedication recognised.

Seth Dundass, 21, has been remembered as a 'keen young worker'.

Dennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.

Police are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.

Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.

Two people received moderate injuries in the first crash.

Motorists have been advised to expect delays on State Highway 12 west of Gallie Rd.

Police say just after 4am a vehicle left State Highway 1 and crashed into a garage.

Geoffrey Ware's body was found at his home in the Northland village on May 9.

Police say no one had been located with injuries so far.

The group was nominated by Whangārei District Council's waste minimisation officer.

The announcement comes after recent concerns around a lack of doctors at Kāitāia Hospital.

He suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.

In 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.

Police say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.

Police have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.

Cyber-bullying has led to students avoiding school due to anxiety.

Bocky Boo Gelato opened in Whangārei in 2019 and quickly became a local favourite.

Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.

Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.

Police say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle.

April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.

SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.

A female occupant was checked for smoke inhalation after the fire.

Police were alerted to the alleged burglary around 9.30am on Sunday.

Kerikeri has already received 490mm, well above the April average of 150mm.

McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.

Surf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.

Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.

Emergency services attended the scene and SH1 was closed for some time.

Kamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year.

Doctor shortages and delays were major issues discussed in Whangārei.

At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.

At some points throughout Wednesday more than 1740 customers were without power.

The cyclone is expected to be downgraded to a storm as it tracks west of Cape Rēinga.

Police discovered McKenzie's body in a vehicle at Kawakawa on Sunday.

Police say the man's body was found in a vehicle at a carpark in Kawakawa on Sunday.

Heavy rain is expected from 3am Wednesday to 8pm Thursday in Northland.

Heavy rain and easterly gales are expected for the upper North Island this week.

Police believe the man was the victim of a violent assault.

The events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.

Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.

There's markets, craft days and more to look forward to for these holidays.

Principal Mike Clent confirmed all four students involved have been suspended.

Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.

Police received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.

The 18-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court today.

The man was found dead at a Te Kamo property on Sunday.

Police were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.

Rainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.

Ōtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.

Between 150-200mm of rain is expected to fall from this morning until Friday afternoon.

Police say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.

MetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.

Rochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.

Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.

A 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.

Emergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.

Principal Danelle Unuwai said she was proud her kura had been chosen to be a host.

Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.

Some of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.

The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.

According to the survey, one in 10 Kiwis have been involved in a road-rage incident.