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Several shots were fired at police. There were no injuries.
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Pouto Rd: Northland's largest sealing project for a decade
It's expected to cost $8m with funding coming from the Provincial Growth Fund.
Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it
Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it.
Coroner challenges judges to do more
Tania Tetitaha has been sworn in as Northland coroner.
Two burst city water mains cut supply to Ōtangarei
The burst mains occurred around midday during maintenance testing.
Orchardists should stump up for new water supplies if school bores run dry, ministry says
Education Ministry calls for closer monitoring of groundwater at three Far North schools.
Raumanga church fire a reminder to update alarms
The fire's cause couldn't be found but there was no indication it was intentionally lit.
One year on, Whangārei home owner can't return home after land slip
WDC believes Stan Semenoff's company responsible for land slip.
MPI investigating sale of toheroa on social media site
Ripiro Beach kaitiaki annoyed at woman offering toheroa for sale on Facebook.
Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pā site to get $8.5M in Government funding
Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pā site to get $8.5M in Government funding.
Head-on crash driver steals good Samaritan's car
A man stops to help at a head-on smash. His reward? The offending drive steals his car.
Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown
When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.
Burn-offs spark fires in palm tree, garage
Escaping burn-offs show vigilance needed even after recent torrential rain.
Loud, proud parade marks Ōtiria's first champs win in 59 years
Ōtiria team came back from adversity to reclaim shield last held in 1961.
Spring has arrived in Northland after warm winter
Spring has arrived in Northland after warm winter
Mask compliance on buses will be evident in coming days
Will bus users stick with their masks or will they ditch them?
Ombudsman details strengths/flaws of Whangārei mental health unit
The report found no evidence of cruel or inhuman treatment of tāngata whai ora (patients).
Whangaroa scenery the star in Canadian TV series
Eight-part thriller filmed in Northland to be launched next week in Canada and NZ.
NRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei stream
Illegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.
Mandatory mask rule unknown to some Northland bus users
Head to the Northland Regional Council website for more information on the rule.
Northland boaties praised for rescue and kayaker rescue sparks warning
Northland boaties praised for rescue and kayaker rescue sparks warning.
Hotels/motels used in first outbreak to host Northland Covid-19 cases
Jackson would not confirm what facilities were used to house Covid-19 positive cases.
News snippets from Northland
Candidates to discuss issues facing disabled; talks last chance to avert nurses' strike.
Barrier crash takes Northland's road toll to 17
A woman died and two passengers were injured in a single-car crash on Kaitaia's outskirts.
Increase in online shopping scam worries police and Netsafe
Increase in complaints of Northlanders being ripped off buying goods online.
Justice has been served, say local Muslims
Like others, Northland Muslims welcome life sentence handed to Brenton Tarrant.
'Gutted': Kaikohe loses out as Kauri game moved to Whangārei
The Taniwha game in Kaikohe in November is set to go ahead as planned.
Bus drivers will not be enforcers: Councillor John Bain
Mask-wearing will be mandatory but our bus drivers won't be doing the enforcing.
'Unaffected' residents locked out of consent process
The Thomases' home is surrounded by orchards and bores - but they don't get a say.
'Everyone's working. That never used to happen'
Large-scale orchard development has transformed the landscape - and Far North employment.
'Aquifer defender' calls for freeze on new water consents
Hold new consents - monitoring of the last lot has 7 years to go, says Karyn Nikora-Kerr.