Northland mayors: Celebrate, we've made it through 2020.

Level 2 water restrictions are in force in parts of Kaipara and the Far North districts.

A public hearing will be held for satellite station plan; and Ngunguru Gala is coming up.

A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.

A substantial donation to the foodbank has been made just in time for the festive season.

Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.

Journalist turned entrepreneur may have solution to $16 million wet wipe problem.

Northland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts

Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve

About 4000 people were injured nationally on Christmas Day last year.

Catch up on what is happening.

Northland will be generally fine, weatherwise, this Christmas weekend

Carols @ Pompallier concert going ahead in Russell

Santa at Waipū Christmas Parade; and three candidates so far for byelection.

Police and FENZ are investigating the fire that destroyed a Kaitaia house

September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced

Police continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.

Few events happened in Russell without Stephen Western's help, usually as photographer.

Northlanders can see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction

Ousted from his busking spot, Jane Mander Retirement Village offered teen a paid gig.

The village is carrying on a tradition it started in the late 1960s.

News briefs from Northland

Residents brighten up their properties to spread festive cheer.

The home side was only a few runs behind at 187 for 8 after 70 overs as at 5pm yesterday.

Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.

Rates to rise in Whangārei by 6.5 per cent on average

League titles for two Northlanders; rescued man dies; and trio arrested on drugs charges.