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Campgrounds full, cafes pumping as holidaymakers hit Paihia
But business owners worry how long the good times will last.
Fintastic time for Northland fishers hooking tropical fish
Mahi-mahi and marlin among species in Northland waters as sea temps rise.
Joe Bennett: The plot thickened the more I thought about it
It was clear that he did not believe the stick insect had ever been there at all.
Unsolicited donation to help feed families this Christmas
Food Rescue Northland received $5000 from Hell Pizza.
Moerewa GP honoured for more than 50 years of service
Long-serving GP says honour belongs to his wife and people he's worked with since 1967.
Police, publicans prepare for 'uncharted' New Year's Eve under Covid
Police will be ready in Paihia as usual but don't know what to expect this year.
Margery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industry
Singer and dancer for over 50 years, Margery Pita accepts honour on behalf of the band.
Knighthood for Northlander Farrelly - just don't call him Sir Chris
Knighthood for Northland's Chris Farrelly for services to health and the community.
New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour
Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.
William Wright, man behind Kaipara Harbour's revitalisation since 1996
Kaipara Harbour Settlement Treaty negotiator recognised for his services to conservation.
News in brief: First division Lotto win, locations of interest, sand sculpture contest
Catch up on news from around the region
'I'm just one of many who want to help': Road safety driving force John Williamson honoured
Community stalwart John Williamson has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
Fire chief says medal belongs to the village that raised him
Long-time Kawakawa fire chief Wayne Martin has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira
Northland principal achieves high Māori student progress by working with the community.
English teacher says her curious mind to thank for 30 years of service
Northland Astronomical Society star has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
'Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured
Alex Nathan has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the natural world.
Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy
Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.
Over $3m to clean up Ruakākā site of hazardous waste
Taxpayers and ratepayers stumped up large in clean-up cost of Northland waste site.
Gunshots callout in Whangarei; 3 new Covid cases in Hokianga
News in briefs from Northland.
Holiday ends in tragedy after head-on crash at Pukenui
The injured included a mother travelling with two children and a grandparent.
Waipū skateboarders and supporters are ready for a summer of skating
Skateboarders are thrilled with the new Waipū skate park.
Police report no issues at Northland beaches so far
New Year's Eve promises nice weather for Northlanders and holidaymakers.
One dead, multiple injured in head-on crash at Pukenui
SH1 now open but motorists told to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder
12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining
Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.
Meet the Town Basin marina residents
A glimpse inside the lives of the Whangārei Town Basin marina residents.
Island summer library open; and Police looking for missing man
News in brief from Northland
Small earthquake off Whangārei, but nobody seems to have felt it
Magnitude 2.5 earthquake happened off Whangārei on Monday
Four Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driver
Police have been notified about the incident at roadworks in Towai.
Northland's Christmas Day was hottest of the summer
Thought Christmas Day in Northland was hot? Correct. It was the hottest summer day so far.
Christmas Eve chaos leaves Kevin Page frazzled
Forgotten roll, cold drink and power drill combine for Christmas Eve chaos