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Brigade's first ladder returns to Kerikeri fire station
The ladder languished in a garage for decades before Men's Shed took on the restoration.
Breakaway competition rules the roost
Rebel league comp started in 2016 with six teams. Now it's the only comp in Northland
Bay News: Live archaeology in Kerikeri, playcentre gets an artistic makeover
The latest news and information from around the Bay of Islands.
Northland Covid cases at 528 today, DHB still pushing vaccination
And 38 people are in hospital with Covid-19.
Tsunami sirens going off, but no tsunami
Northpower is investigating why tsunami sirens are going off in Whangārei
Northland's top building apprentice found
Northland's top building apprentice Josh Welsh to compete in national final.
National's Luxon addresses mental health; cost of living during Northland visit
Luxon is visiting Waipū this morning and Whangārei later this afternoon.
High Court rules against Māori trust that took council to court
Trustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.
Air NZ 'agnostic' about Northland airport location; future needs of electric planes unknown
Northlanders tell Air NZ board they'd love to see return of direct Wellington flights.
'We just needed to get together, share some stories': Principals enjoy much-needed get-together
Northland principals revitalise at a three-day conference in Waitangi.
Northland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration project
Te Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.
Comment: Wealthy nations are the biggest carbon emitters
Some people and countries contribute a lot to global warming and some hardly at all
More than a month's rain for Whangārei over Easter - what's next?
More than the average rainfall for the month of April fell over the long weekend
364 cases new community cases; 35 hospital patients positive
There are 215 cases in Whangārei, 117 cases in the Far North, and 32 cases in Kaipara.
House fire in Raumanga
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Raumanga last night.
How safe is vaping? - new research suggests there's much we don't know
As vaping grows in popularity among teens, researchers dig into the true extent of harm.
Trail detour cash better spent on Russell bike path, says operator
Riders may have to 'suck up' partial closure but FNDC could fund trail to Russell instead
Our Treasures: The history behind flower power in Whangārei
The Chrysanthemum Society's annual exhibitions, which started in 1889, drew large crowds.
Traffic delays, hazards due to heavy rain, flooding
Today's wild weather is causing problems for motorists returning from Easter holidays
No seat belt in fatal Paparore crash, police confirm
Paparore fatal continues a trend of Northland crashes where deceased was not buckled in.
The watchful eye of Paihia: Town's state-of-the-art CCTV system paying off
CCTV paid for by seized criminal assets used to nab suspect in attack on town custodian.
Covid, increased demand blamed for slow police responses
Northland police are saying Covid and increased demand are behind longer response times
Northland's highest level rider finishes fifth at National One Day Championship
Around 200 top riders headed to Whangārei for the National 4 Star One Day Championship.
Recognise this man? Kaitāia police appeal for information after aggravated robbery
Police are asking for the public's help to identify man following a Far North robbery.
A damp end to Easter weekend for Northland
Monday will bring more rain and wind to Northland.
Joe Bennett: I realised there was no lesson to be had on the difference between praying and preying
Parts of the brain are sometimes capable of a little kindness.
How a Whangārei woman's love of care packages has helped 100 babies in need
Charlotte Tapelu uses her free time to help meet the growing demand of families in need.
Carolyn Hansen: Yes I can: Breaking free of your comfort zone
Moving past fear is, without doubt, the most important step
Capsized fishing boat Enchanter recovered in 'tricky' salvage operation
Divers and flotation bags raised the charter boat's wreckage from 26m of water.
Second for the women and third for the men, but no finals spots for Northland bowls reps
Gwen Lawson's latest news from Northland's bowls community.
Northland's summer of cricket wraps up with star-studded showcase
Former Black Caps take to the pitch for a final match in Northland's cricket season.
After nearly 30 years, Northland's largest contract winery on the market
The award-winning winery has expanded drastically since its 1993 inception in Kerikeri.
Northland news in brief: House destroyed in fire, police watchdog reminder, Far North free parking
The latest news from around the region.