An Auckland woman staying at Whangārei Heads drove for nearly 34km before allegedly blowing a breath alcohol level of 2178mg per litre of breath.
4:04pm
The woman was taken into custody yesterday morning when police were called to a residential address in Kamo.
12:41pm
Fire and Emergency New Zealand services were called to the scene around 3.23pm.
Monday 4:41pm
The annual 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza surf casting competition is a big draw for the region.
Monday 11:26am
A Northland couple have their sights set on bringing desperately needed healthcare professionals to their town — and also others in rural New Zealand.
Monday 9:21am
Kaipara District Council proposed rates are, at present, the highest for Northland for 2024/2025.
Thu, Mar 14
Northland's Mimiwhangata Conservation Park is home to Mania Armstrong and his trusted steed.
Wed, Mar 13
Citizen scientist photography invited to play an important role in data monitoring and collection, and build a useful pool of local knowledge.
Mon, Mar 11
Kaipara-based waste-to-energy incinerator will burn rubbish from Auckland and Northland.
Police were called to the scene around 3.20pm.
Sun, Mar 10
Beverly Jepson, the 88-year-old mother of mayor Craig Jepson, was drenched with a hose as she fell, leaving her cold and wet.
Fri, Mar 8
Charles Peita, 19, went missing in Northland earlier this week.
Thu, Mar 7
The 50-year-old man is expected to appear in the Kaikohe District Court today.
Mon, Mar 4
However, businesses are booming as repairs to SH1 sees more commuters passing through Mangawhai.
Sun, Mar 3
The Mangawhai school will cut down on hours of travel for those who can afford to attend it.
Lodestone Energy’s solar farm in Kaitāia will soon start contributing to the national grid.
Thu, Feb 29
CCTV footage shows a white vehicle crashing into the front of Pagani, breaking glass and sending mannequins to the floor.
Tue, Feb 27
Despite it being safer some drivers are frustrated by the increased travel time.
Mon, Feb 26
A second person received serious injuries in the crash near Mata and has been taken to hospital.
Tyson Jemmett and 15-year-old Brooklyn Horan were killed in the Northland crash.
State Highway 1 Dome Valley will be closed for four hours from 7pm this evening while critical work gets underway.
The new lower speed limits have many in the community up in arms.
The pair, a driver and their co-driver, were involved in a "single-vehicle incident" that saw their vehicle leave the road this afternoon.
Sun, Feb 25
The old one-way Kāeo Bridge has long been a summer chokepoint on State Highway 10 between the Bay of Islands and Doubtless Bay.
Sat, Feb 24
Northlanders urged to get themselves a feed of kina after the population of the sea urchins has exploded.
Thu, Feb 22