'Winterless North' revisited: Snow-like sightings stir memories of snowfall
A couple saw white patches on the road near Dargaville over the weekend.
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'It's a total loss': Fire reignites, destroying home and car
The owner stayed in his home days after a fire, but it reignited early on Monday.
73-year-old man charged with Northland murder
Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.
'A lot of rain' - Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Northland
MetService said peak rates of between 25-40mm per hour were possible.
News in brief: SPCA seeks cutest pets for annual calendar competition
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland Māori health trust taking urgent action on 'diabetes crisis'
About 64% of patients enrolled with Ngāti Hine Health Trust in Kawakawa have diabetes.
Snow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummet
A bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.
Leading by example: Northland farmer honoured for transformative work
Coby Warmington won the 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award.
Kerikeri's push to be Far North's first bilingual town gains momentum
The move to revitalise te reo Māori includes kapa haka, signage and in future, public art.
Northland farm wins national Māori farming excellence award
Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust is running a thriving enterprise and connecting to the land.
'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' baskets
Northland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.
Thousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every week
Nationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.
News in brief: Kate Donley joins Kerikeri Retirement Village board
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland doctor highlights pay dispute and staffing crisis in EDs
Dr Gary Payinda says despite the challenges, Northland patients are amazing.
Opinion: Building community connections in sport and recreation
Strong teamwork, collaboration and sustained focus help achieve the greatest impact.
Opinion: The poplar prophecy came true – 15 years later
Let the firewood snobs sneer at my poplar.
Investigator reveals most likely cause of historic ship fire
The vessel, once a museum linked to Kelly Tarlton, had to be demolished for safety.
'Unacceptable risk': Landmark redwood trees to be felled in Kerikeri
Around 300 redwood trees in Kerikeri will be removed for safety reasons.
Kawakawa’s ambulance base part of national $4.5m push to upgrade stations
Hato Hone's nationwide appeal aims to raise $4.5 million for 13 station upgrades.
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.
Police name Gisborne woman who died in King's Birthday weekend crash
The 38-year-old died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on May 31.
Car allegedly stolen at knifepoint in daylight robbery, police seek public help
The vehicle hit several parked cars as it sped from the scene, police say.
On The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero award
Settlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.
Weather woes leave Northland with high flight cancellation rate in April
The first regional flight report shows Northland's cancellation rate is among the highest.
Opinion: Recognising the strength and resilience of community
The big question remains, is the Government willing to meet with Māori and work together?
'Our first home': Tarlton family mourn loss of beloved historic vessel
Fiona Tarlton, daughter of adventurer Kelly Tarlton, is devastated at the loss of The Tui.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach work criticised for lack of mandate
Ngā Puāwaitanga o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe seeks to restore the health and wellbeing of the beach.
'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old ship
The fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.
On the Up: High demand for new sports hub
The new sports hub in Waipapa has seen high demand from local clubs.
Residents left in the dark after car hits power pole, driver taken to hospital
Power was restored to most homes within 30 minutes on Sunday, except for two households.
DoC vows wildlife law changes won't let developers off the hook
DoC says ecological planning and protections are not affected by the Wildlife Act changes.
Worksafe investigating after person suffers critical injuries in workplace incident
A person was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
Northland in for wet and windy Wednesday as weather watches issued
MetService has issued a strong wind watch from 8am tomorrow until midnight.
Tiny particles, big impact: Microplastic concerns for Northland ecosystems
Microplastics were found at 11 Northland beaches, with Mangawhai worst affected.