Dog reunited with owner after police, animal control intervene
A missing dog was reunited with its owners in the Far North after a four-month search.
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Alleged kidnapper denied bail; and water restrictions eased.
Northland copes well in face of tsunami warning
Thousands evacuated as massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning.
Hundreds wait out tsunami threat at Waitangi
One evacuee, grabbing only his most precious belonging, took his cat to high ground.
Watch: Tutukaka marina tsunami surge not the biggest
Busy Northland diving outfit Dive! Tutukaka had one boat at the Poor Knights yesterday.
Northland tsunami emergency services satisfied with response
Yesterday's evacuations across Northland were a "smooth" process for emergency services.
Supermarket, Treaty Grounds to the rescue of Paihia evacuees
Up to 500 evacuees were getting hot and hungry — until local businesses stepped in.
Northland tsunami alert not a major for region's schools
Northland schools show their resilience as they easily manage the tsunami threat.
Earthworks at Ōpua boatyard, reserve spark concerns
Neighbours say the work breaches easement rules; boatyard owner says it's fully consented.
Wave surges hit Northland; threat downgraded
Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.
Major 8.1 quake a rare and 'very notable event' - scientist
Scientist says 8.1 'thrust' event can spark tsunami due to rare size and shallow depth.
How two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's life
St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump
Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.
Sky is the limit for new Northland Emergency Services Trust CEO
New Northland Rescue Helicopter CEO Craig Gibbons has vast experience in air ambulances
Where to watch America's Cup racing in Northland
Nine venues where Northlanders can watch America's Cup racing on the big screen.
Latest Northland bowls news from Gwen Lawson
Northland bowlers have performed well at the National Fours and Mixed Pairs competition.
Northlanders shows faith in Northern Advocate as newspaper's readership soars
Northern Advocate now read by 32,000 people a day as readership soars.
Northland border workers line up for Covid jabs
The Covid-19 vaccine is an added barrier of protection - not the only one.
Gate erected on Far North road to stop traffic left open
Resident on Far North road erects gate to stop traffic.
Battle of Kororāreka revisited as anniversary date nears
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Deleted footage leaves questions after alleged Northport Covid-19 PPE incident
Northport says its security footage is overwritten monthly, unless specifically retained.
Women's Rugby World Cup postponement could have silver lining
Northland could get more visitors from postponed Women's Rugby World Cup.
Walker trapped down steep bank in popular Whangārei park
Overnight rain had made the steep bank even harder for the woman to climb up.
Iwi and industry join forces to boost workforce
New training programme kicks off for Northland horticulture industry.
Ockham finalist captures the brilliant heart of Te Papa's natural world
Jane Ussher's 'sumptuously beautiful' book captures Te Papa's natural history collection.
$1.287M revamp for Whangārei Skate Park
Skaters will be happy next week when the revamped Whangārei skate park reopens.
Victim of Pakaraka fatal crash named
Fatal crash occurred hours after similar smash on SH10 left three people severely injured.
Berry farm jobs a game-changer for Ngāpuhi and Mid North
The 20 staff hired yesterday to kickstart a berry venture could grow to 200 in a year.
Warning that Kaitaia will lose its cinema if it's not used more
Kaitaia's Te Ahu cinema is feeling the pressure and may close if not used more.
Whangārei school boy chooses to help others instead of gifts on his birthday
Beaudy Barnes and his mother decided to make his birthday about helping others than gifts.