Photos: Chemical spill exercise tests firefighters' skills
A dozen dead and injured store workers had to be rescued. Luckily it was just an exercise.
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Body in burning car near Kerikeri 'unexplained'
Too early to know whether death by Wharau Rd beach is suspicious, police say.
Police investigate body in burning car near Kerikeri
Emergency services were called to the car fire at the end of Wharau Rd at 7pm on Tuesday.
Northlanders look forward to family reunions ahead of travel bubble
Northlanders are crossing their fingers the transtasman bubble will take off smoothly.
WDC representation review under way after Māori wards decision
Survey respondents are asked a number of questions related to Māori wards.
The Sea Eagle has landed in Ōpua
The masts of the yacht can be seen from miles away.
Opera North celebrates 25 years with special performance
Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.
Journey's end for Northlander who revived Chinese knowledge of Ventnor tragedy
Liu Sheung Wong stumbled on the Ventnor story while working on a film project in Rawene.
A disgrace, terrible, shocking - this is how Northlanders describe our roads
Readers respond to Northland road woes.
Kaikohe's new digital hub aims to boost business, learning opportunities
New facility can be hired by anyone from big business to one-person start-ups.
Northland printmaker's exhibition launch a success
Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.
Missing rider found deceased down bank off Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd
Herekino death is Northland's third fatal crash involving a big motorbike in 10 days.
Mana whenua seeking Kamo name change
A local hapū are seeking a name change for the township of Kamo.
Whānau 'heartbroken' over coroner's finding of preventable death
'Magoo served his country, his community and in his last, he served his whānau'.
Photos: Ventnor memorial dedicated
Memorial honours 499 Chinese miners whose remains were lost at sea in 1902.
Far North church restoration and wharf upgrade get grants from Te Hiku Community Board
Church restoration and wharf upgrade in Northland get grants from Te Hiku Community Board.
Memorial cements ties between Chinese, Māori almost 120 years after Ventnor tragedy
'Your ancestors lie with our ancestors in this soil ... They are at home.'
Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships at Ruakākā Beach
Ruakākā Beach hosts 300 lifeguards for BP Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships.
Third person in court over alleged Paihia kidnapping
Third defendant also accused of shooting at police, wounding with intent to cause GBH.
Former Deputy PM Winston Peters mum on future
Former deputy PM effusive about new memorial but not commenting on his political plans.
Crash blocks SH1 south of Whangārei
SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, blocked due to crash
1116 containers destined for Auckland from Northland port
While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.
News snippets from Northland
Pump tracks for two Far North towns; and kiwi released postponed by a day.
Interactive Nukutawhiti voyage story goes online
A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.
Golf: 14 women's masters teams in Whangārei for NZ championship
Northland's team are chasing glory on their Kamo home course after strong recent results.
Toi Ngāpuhi receives $8500 grant to nurture creative talent
Toi Ngāpuhi gets $8500 from the Grassroots Fund for its Taiohi Taioha wananga toi series.
'I just had no idea': Sister's surprise visit from USA stuns
Fresh from quarantine, a former Whangārei woman reunites with sister.
Singer/songwriter Nadia Reid bringing tour to Whangārei
Nadia Reid is looking forward to playing in Whangārei for the first time next month.
Minister unveils freedom camping clampdown during Northland visit
Bigger fines, tougher certification or even taking vans off the road are among proposals.
Tributes pour in for Whangārei supermarket trolley legend Andy Hancox
Death of well-liked 'real character' leaves huge gap at supermarket.
Poetry is alive and well in Northland
It was amazing to find other people serious about writing poetry.
Surf rescue crews vie in NZ IRB showdown at Ruakākā
300 of NZ's top surf lifesavers are at Ruakākā for the IRB National Championships.