Kerikeri's Christmas tree gets dealt to by Grinches
When it proved too hard to steal the lights, they set about destroying them instead.
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Christmas break cancelled for Kaimaumau firefighters
The job of fully extinguishing the 2000ha wetland blaze is expected to take weeks.
Waipū fatal: Police plea for festive season
Thirty-one people have died on Northland's roads this year - two more than in all of 2020.
News snippets from Northland
Summer roading season begins; and $200,000 Lotto Strike win in Wellsford.
Editorial: What a difference a year can make
No matter what side you stand on the very fabric of our society increasingly feels torn.
Leopard seals' dinner menu stuns local expert
Top predators predating on top predators
'Jacinda, I called 111 for our safety': Cafe owner's plea after death threats
An unvaccinated customer turned away from a Kawakawa cafe launched a campaign of abuse.
Police charge Northland man over infant's severe head injuries in Auckland
Police began investigating in September after they were contacted by Middlemore Hospital.
Detours in place as emergency services respond to serious crash in Waipū
A person has died in a head-on collision along State Highway 1 in Waipū.
Ute stolen from Ruatangata West farm triggers police manhunt
A horde of police vehicles have been spotted searching the Pipiwai area earlier today.
Firefighters conducting 'controlled burn' at Kaimaumau
Aim of 15ha burn-off is to remove risk of fire spreading in coming days.
Little gardeners from Waitangi grow region's biggest sunflower
Waitangi Kindergarten grew a 132cm tall sunflower.
Bay News: Safety concerns close boardwalk, rubbish barge back for boaties
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and area
John Williamson: Excessive flushing and speed limits
It is generally accepted that 100km/h is not a safe and appropriate speed for rural roads.
At rock bottom: Far North tourism firms' future grim as travellers avoid region
Far North businesses are considering hibernation as bookings plummet this holiday season.
It's time to get Te Tai Tokerau humming again
2021 has been a year of hard work, grit and determination for all of our communities
Self-service kiosks for Far North libraries; 105ha solar farm for Ruakākā
News snippets from across the region.
Councillor to stand for Whangārei mayoralty in 2022
Mayoral candidate says council must be reimbursed in any three waters restructure.
Firefighters hope to gain upper hand at Kaimaumau
A forecast wind change from northerly to westerly should allow locals to return home.
Kaimaumau blaze labelled 'national tragedy'
Call for a full investigation into the cause of the fire followed by legal action
Stevedoring company wrong to deny union rep access
ISO ordered to pay $15,000 in penalty for denying visit by union rep at Northport.
More Northlanders eligible for booster shot from early January
Vaccination clinics will be closed on statutory holidays over the upcoming break.
Christmas weather forecast promises 'classic, summery day'
Northlanders can expect temperatures in the mid-20s for the Christmas holidays.
Tongan church feeds community with veggie garden
A Tongan church is feeding its community with a new veggie garden in Whangārei.
Northland news in brief: Body of missing man found, MPI spends $700K on peanuts
News snippets from across the region.
$12m truck dealership to drive jobs
New Zealand's largest Isuzu dealership will build $12m dealership in Whangārei
Evacuees to spend third night out of homes as 2000ha fire rages on
Northland fire boss says blaze will take a week to put out and a month to mop up.
Live: Far North firefighters battle record 2000ha blaze; 50 homes at risk as wind picks up
Helicopters are trying to bring the fire under control before wind is expected to pick up.
Northland's Mea Motu returns to the gym
Busy 2022 ahead for Northland boxing champion Mea Motu
Charlie's an angel: Hero dog saves woman after bike accident
A dog is being called a hero for helping its owner after she fell while biking.
News in brief: Search on for cricket talent, win with summer photo competition
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Checkpoints to become mobile with spot checks
Popular holiday spots and at-risk communities in Northland targeted for Covid vax.
More than 24 hours to bring vegetation fire under control
Warning to check for dangers before lighting fires in Northland.