Turning the page on a history-making year
Locals and holidaymakers in Waipū tell us how 2020 shaped their new year outlook.
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Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular 2020
This year's supreme winner was dedicated to a deceased friend who loved the Pink Panther.
Northlander Cody Kelly top marine industry apprentice in NZ
Cody Kelly has worked for Bluefix Boatworks, in Opua, since he was 17.
Solo dad, 8 kids lose everything in house fire
It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.
Northland Rugby Union and NorthTec providing opportunities for rugby community
NorthTec and the Northland Rugby Union creating educational opportunities.
Firefighters work to dampen Ahipara scrub fire hotspots
All evacuees have been allowed to go home but some streets remain closed to non-residents.
Tall ships set to sail in Bay regatta
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Katie Murray now a Member of the NZ Order of Merit
Far North woman Katie Murray now a Member of the NZ Order of Merit
New Year Honours: Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Te Kitohi Pikaahu recognised
Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.
New Year Honours: Shipley stresses volunteer importance as basketball booms
Shipley, born in Christchurch, discovered basketball as a skinny, five foot one student.
New Year Honours: Professor Cindy Kiro made a dame
Kiro's ultimate goal is to ensure every child born in this country is loved and cared for.
254.7kg blue marlin signals bumper fishing season
Beauchamp said rising water temperatures pointed to a possible great fishing season ahead.
News in brief: Icecream truck rolls, beach warning
News snippets from around the region.
New Year Honours: Childhood ambition led to lifetime protecting Kaikohe community
The 82-year-old has sworn his life to protecting locals.
Lives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss says
Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.
Police ask Whangārei drivers to avoid Port after rolled icecream truck blocks lanes
"The noise made me look. Holy hell, I thought ... it's sliding towards me": Witness.
Helicopter borrowed from Ahipara to put out Kaitaia blaze
Firefighters are heading to a fire near Kaitaia.
'This is a warning to us': Ahipara fire under control but risk remains
The cause of a fire that has burnt 56ha of scrub and native bush is under investigation.
Grandparents still stranded six months after July flood
In July floodwaters wrecked Joe and Shirley Reti's Waikare home. They still can't go home.
Judge Keith de Ridder farewelled after last sitting in Kaitaia
Last day sitting in Kaitaia District Court for Judge Keith de Ridder.
What will Northland's New Year's weather be?
Northland's emergency services are pleading with people to stay safe this New Year's.
Total fire ban in place as massive wildfire tears through hills above Ahipara
From 8am today any sign of smoke is from an illegal fire, Northland fire boss warns.
Flames 40m tall: About 40 properties evacuated as fire continues to spread
A witness says strong winds are helping fuel the blaze near the small town of Ahipara.
Family calls for harsher drink-drive penalties to stop lifetimes of grief for others
Northland drink-driving: Family calls for stricter laws despite drop in repeat offenders
Stemming the tide of deaths at sea for Northland boaties
Maritime NZ and habourmasters campaign to help keep Northland boaties alive
Warnings about fire danger after lawnmower sparks wildfire
Northlanders warned about fire danger after lawnmower sparks a Waipū wildfire
2020 sees new friends in unlikely pair
2020 brings out unlikely friendship after random act of kindness.
Don't get caught out by new fishing rules - get the app
Fishing app ads are being rolled out across Northland.
Home bakers can turn passion into career with new baking course
A shortage of bakers means many businesses have had to order in pre-made products.
Council to tap legal powers for pipeline
FNDC may use compulsory acquisition to access land needed for a waterpipe
Northland's fire service ablaze with strong representation of women
Northland has one of the highest percentages of volunteer female firefighters in NZ.