Northland Police have had a busy afternoon with several people getting into difficulty on or near the water.
Events began about 1pm with a call to police about a young girl who had a ... More
Police are asking people to be vigilant following a number theft ex-cars and stolen motor vehicles from the Bay of Islands.
Far North Area Commander Inspector Wendy Robilliard says people ... More
Police have arrested a man in relation to a number of rural burglaries where a boat and several quad bikes were stolen.
The 23-year-old man, who had actively been avoiding police, was found ... More
Emergency services were kept busy this afternoon with reports of a light plane crash near Ruakaka Beach and then two children being caught in a rip at the Waipu River mouth.
About 1.15pm ... More
A spate of water rescues at northern beaches has prompted Northland District Police to urge all beachgoers to take extra precautions when hitting the water this summer.
Tragedy struck on ... More
Police have released the names of the people who died in the crash near Waipu yesterday afternoon.
The names are:
Andy LI, aged 43 years, of Auckland
Catherine LI, aged 10 ... More