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Thousands turn out for first fireworks display in three years
People were let in for free, as ticket sellers couldn't keep up.
61,000 Northpower customers to get power bill discounts
The company is distributing almost $12.4m back to electricity users.
Marine heatwave: What fish can you catch this summer?
Warmer waters this summer may lead to more tropical fish in Northland waters.
Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee is McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull
McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull is the 2022 Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee
Comment: Glue quest comes unstuck in face-to-camera encounter
Natty new surveillance camera stymies Joe Bennett's hunt for PVC glue.
Gumboot Friday supported across Northland
Northlanders turn out to support Gumboot Friday mental health charity
Mitimiti crash claims a life
A person has died and another suffered critical injuries.
Up in smoke: The debate for pardoning cannabis convictions in NZ
Joe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?
Builder fined for streaking during Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
Security will be tightened for this weekend's semifinals following a naked pitch invasion.
Police arrest five people for commercial burglaries
A 26-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
100MW grid-connected battery, largest in the country, to be built at Ruakākā
Northland to get 100MW grid-connected battery - the largest in the country.
Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi
'It was crazy': Jogger reportedly encounters wallabies in Whangārei forest
Angus Blacklaws says he saw two adult wallabies and two joeys while out in the forest.
Northland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters push
Three Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.
Plans for private fireworks fizzle out in Far North amid ban
The temporary ban kicks in on November 2 and will last until April 30 next year.
Whangārei schoolgirl is 2022 Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Whangārei girl who had first book published at seven is Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Fijian in Whangārei to see daughter play in Women's Rugby World Cup
Former Fijian halfback rates Sid Going as the greatest No 9 to play the game.
News bites: Axe man misses out on world title; driver thrown from car
The latest news snippets from around the region.
Flood of beautiful paintings: Generous Northland artists donate work to Ukraine fundraiser
The artists behind a fundraising auction and exhibition for Ukraine need help.
Man who held steering wheel while driver shot at police gets home detention
The judge told the man had he been involved in an overseas police shooting, he'd be dead.
Māori housing 'beyond a crisis': Govt commits $55m to help Tai Tokerau
Iwi and hapū are getting the chance to pilot solutions they have designed for communities.
Whangārei student 'nervous' delivering match ball
A dad is proud his daughter played a role in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Whangārei.
Thousands descend on Whangārei's Northland Events Centre again for World Cup quarter-finals
Rugby clash sees big crowd at Whangārei's Northland Events Centre as Black Ferns run riot.
Onerahi homicide: Recognise this ute? Police want to hear from you
Police have shared photos of a vehicle they want to locate amid their investigation.
Get out the fans - Northland to swelter in high humidity this weekend
Climate change sees earlier than normal high humidity for Northland.
Decommission and costs at former Refining NZ on track
Thirty-five shipments of fuel products completed since April at Marsden Point.
Country's leaders push for biggest changes to local democracy in 30 years
Some say the review provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the future.
Azzurre quietly confident of upsetting Les Bleus in Whangārei
The Six Nations regulars will meet in their first World Cup quarter-final in Whangārei.
Taniwha centre rewarded for a good season with a Super Rugby contract
Another Northland player picks up a Super Rugby contract after a stellar NPC campaign.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Powerhouse Portia named to start vs Wales
Woodman just wants to get the ball, run hard and have fun in the quarter-final.