Karina Cooper

While many knew Len Bristowe as a fearless champion of Māoritanga, to his five children he was a jokester who practised what he preached.

One of Northland's busiest volunteer fire brigades fears a shortage of firefighters could soon leave it unable to get a truck out the door.

Kaikohe firefighters warn volunteer shortages are stretching crews to the limit.

'That’s what made me realise that I still had something in the tank.'

The sudden death of “treasured” family man and key council figure To'osavili Nigel Bickle has left a community in mourning.

'That’s what made me realise that I still had something in the tank.'

Motorists queued at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Northland are being told to expect delays.

Two vehicles crashed about 4.30pm between Maromaku and Kawakawa.

Plans for a new town hall in Dargaville are progressing, with resource and building consents now approved and the search for a contractor underway.

The $2m system is controlled by surgeons and does not operate autonomously.