Fire chief issues stern warning after Far North rubbish fire takes hold of parched farmland
An out-of-control rubbish fire swept across a field on parched farmland in the Far North.
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'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs
Large quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown
Serious crash closes State Highway 1
Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei
Resealing throttles traffic flow on SH1 in Whangārei
Outraged motorists took to social media to vent anger at delays south of Whangārei.
Moving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in Northland
Northland 16-tonne kauri staircase an unusual item for movers.
Niwa visit an eye-opener for KHS students
Kamo High Year 10 students toured the Ruakākā facility to learn about aquaculture careers.
Trip down memory lane for Sir Michael Hill
Michael Hill takes a trip down memory lane visiting his old local haunts.
Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years
Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.
Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy
Marie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.
Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child
Efforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.
Northland swimmer stars in ocean race
Competing against almost 500 other swimmers, Finer finished 45th.
'He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experience
A Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety
Continued name suppression declined by court
Alleged cop shooter in Northland deny charges and elect trial by jury.
Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware
Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.
Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed
Northland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out
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Man who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.
Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop
Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.
Billy the notorious cat burglar busted
Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Water poverty a 'human rights issue' in rural Northland
Half of Northlanders rely on rainwater tanks, more than three times the national average.
Flight for life - the vet called on to help save police dog
Kamo vet Sandra Murray relives her extraordinary day saving the life of shot police dog.
Half a dozen trucks heading from Northport fail safety checks
Fatigue, bald tyres and inadequate braking have been identified as major issues in trucks.
First of 1000 trucks start journey from Northport
Northland road safety advocate's advice to truckies and motorists in general.
Council to make no call on house-moving charges this year
The Whangārei District Council is waiting until its full council meeting in February.
Boucher champions rep programme cut after son's tears
The percentage of secondary school students involved in sport in 2019 was 51 per cent.
Hikurangi and Kensington bowlers to represent Tai Tokerau
Successful in the men's final were Kensington with Arapohue the runners-up.
Upset over satellite dish park plans in rural paradise
More than a dozen eight-metre high dishes planned.