Four charged over big Whangārei cannabis growing bust
Four arrested over large-scale Whangārei cannabis bust remanded in custody
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Family overwhelmed by support, aroha after Takahue fire
A Givealittle page has been started to help a 'generous, loving and humble' fire victim.
Accessible boat hits Northland this weekend
Northland wheelchair sports players win ride on the accessible Wish 4 Fish boat.
Northlanders urged to use water wisely despite sporadic rain lately
No water restrictions as yet in Whangārei and Far North districts.
Help at hand for sustainable farming's buzzy heroes
Hard-working insects vital for ecosystem
Tutukaka Harbour's shape makes it a tsunami amplifier, expert says
Other known 'tsunami resonators' found at Whitianga, Poverty Bay and Lyttelton.
John Williamson: Nothing like a road trip to see the state of our roads
The road should tell you what speed it can safely be driven.
Up in smoke: Police foil large cannabis operation in Whangārei Heads
A large contingent of police vehicles was seen headed towards Whangārei Heads.
Prisoner jumps out Whangārei Hospital window three storeys up in a bid to escape
The woman is currently in a stable condition after jumping out of the hospital window.
All drowning deaths are males: Northland prevention strategy non-existent
Eight people died in preventable drowning incidents in the Northland region in 2021
Emergency agency defends not issuing tsunami alert
Tutukaka boaties unhappy with lack of warning; Nema says alerts reserved for risk to life
GP practice reports smooth start to children's vaccine rollout
Children aged 5-11 have been eligible to get the Pfizer paediatric vaccine since Monday.
Falling international log prices hurting Northland forestry contractors
A glut in log supply to China means an uncertain future for Northland forestry crew.
Photos: Fun in the sand at Paihia beach dig
Up to 100 kids took part in a day of games and dug for prizes in the BOI Rotary Beach Dig.
Antique carriage damaged in Kerikeri crash; horses unhurt
Accident occurred when Clydesdales spooked and tried to turn for home.
Fascinating navy chest tells tale of Captain Crozier
Captain Crozier's Chest, on display at Whangārei Museum, has a fascinating history
Honey company stung with $18K fine
Employment Relations Authority orders Northland company to pay sacked worker $18,000.
'We are at the start of a marathon' Northland DHB plans for Omicron outbreak
Northland DHB is planning for up to 85 Covid cases a day.
Tutukaka's tsunami-hit marina clean up continues, with bill expected to be in the millions
Civil Defence defends not triggering tsunami sirens, saying Tutukaka damage unexpected.
Wind, heat and low humidity challenge firefighters
Three homes effectively remain evacuated north of the fire ground.
Red light puts stop to Bay of Islands Music Festival
Bay of Islands Music Festival is victim of Covid uncertainty with the event cancelled
It's da bomb: Pukenui stages Far Far North's first bomb contest
Ahipara's Parker Ashley, 15, has been crowned the Far Far North's inaugural bomb champ.
House destroyed by fire at Takahue; man suffers serious burns
Firefighters could see the smoke form Takahue, 20km away.
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson already making plans for next festive season
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson's column
Kāinga Ora to either remove or deconstruct existing old homes
Consent sought to build 11 new state homes in Whau Valley and Raumanga.
Ratha Yatra Parade through Whangārei for Hare Krishna celebration
Northland's Hare Krishna community held its annual Ratha Yatra Festival on Saturday
'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina
Northland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.
PM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyed
Cyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.
There are two epidemics in the fat west. One is of vanity, the other of longevity
Have the wowsers no grasp of happiness, no notion of the good it does?
News snippets from Northland
Firefighters brace for big day at Kaimaumau blaze; and Cody means beach volleyball canned.
Jonny Wilkinson: Q & A with epidemiologist Dr Amanda Kvalsvig
Disability is diverse and complex and it pays not to make assumptions.