Patu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the Year
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
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Highland heart kept beating at Waipū Community Festival
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First road fatality of the year in Northland after child dies
One dead and five injured in a head-on crash just north of Whangārei.
Camping family evacuated after grass fire takes hold
Northland fire chief sounds warning to people lighting fireworks after two fires.
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
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News in brief from Northland.
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Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular 2020
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Northland Rugby Union and NorthTec providing opportunities for rugby community
NorthTec and the Northland Rugby Union creating educational opportunities.
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.
Firefighters work to dampen Ahipara scrub fire hotspots
All evacuees have been allowed to go home but some streets remain closed to non-residents.
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: Shipley stresses volunteer importance as basketball booms
Shipley, born in Christchurch, discovered basketball as a skinny, five foot one student.
254.7kg blue marlin signals bumper fishing season
Beauchamp said rising water temperatures pointed to a possible great fishing season ahead.
New Year Honours: Community stalwart emphasises team work ahead of self
Services to firefighting and community recognised with a QSM for well-known Kaiwaka man.
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.
Ticketing scam: Woman sentenced, refuses to name ringleader
Woman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.
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.
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
Warnings about fire danger after lawnmower sparks wildfire
Northlanders warned about fire danger after lawnmower sparks a Waipū wildfire
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
Lowered tunnel and new bridges among works done
Container freight could be transported from Whangārei by rail once line re-opens.
Fire destroys luxury boat in minutes in the Bay of Islands
An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.
Adrenaline junkie dolphins need 'rehab' after numbers dwindle
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More than 100 turn up for lunch
Xmas lunch for needy families at Whangārei Salvation Army's new building.