Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.
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Latest from Kaipara District
Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Disappointed kids return early from Tongariro to lockdown
After months of fundraising for trip of a lifetime, kids return early.
Whangārei Rangatahi Patrol help dairy owners prevent customers from entering without a mask
Whangārei Rangatahi Patrol provides additional security to Denby Dairy during the lockdown
Help available for Northland businesses hit hard by level 4 lockdown
Northland businesses hit hard by level 4 lockdown can get help
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police issue fines to lockdown rulebreakers
People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.
Kamo High School targets Christmas break to begin new build
Kamo High School's new build construction works are planned to start in term 2 of 2022.
How to survive the Covid-19 lockdown in your bubble
Northland mental and physical health experts give guidelines to get through the lockdown.
Whangārei family has tips for beating the lockdown blues
Set some challenges, keep occupied, get a routine and have fun to beat lockdown
Range of help available for struggling businesses and employees
Foreign students in Whangārei unable to work during lockdown are crying out for help.
'It was fairly going for it': Bird's nest blaze destroys tractor
Farmers urged to check their machinery for nests after Takahue blaze.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: police investigating Northland Covid breaches find cash, drugs, and a machete
All four people appeared in the Far North courts on Monday to face drug-related charges.
Northland police make arrests related to alleged aggravated robbery in Kamo
The men fled the store with cigarettes after quick thinking staff activated a fog cannon.
Northland police at scene of fatal crash in Peria, Far North
The crash is believed to have occurred prior to it being reported to police this morning.
Former Northland MP Matt King defends controversial Covid post
Ex-MP says he wanted to spark a debate about ongoing lockdowns and the way ahead for NZ.
Northland reaches 100,000 Covid vaccinations milestone
More than 100,000 Covid 19 vaccinations have been administered in Northland
Essential workers in Northland can get free childcare from today
Northland's essential workers can get free access to childcare from today.
Police presence at Northland/Auckland 'border' increased, turning back holiday-makers
Police say they'll keep up a visible presence across Te Tai Tokerau throughout level 4.
Covid 19 found near Northland's border in wastewater at Warkworth
Covid 19 detected in wastewater testing at Warkworth, just south of Northland's border
Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest organisers await wastewater test results
The August 13-15 festival drew crowds from as far away as Dunedin, and many Aucklanders.
Virtual invite inside Northlanders' bubbles
What's been going on inside your bubble? We take a look from afar.
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.
Former Deputy PM Sir Michael Cullen 'made NZ a better place'
Former Deputy PM reshaped NZ with the Cullen Fund, KiwiSaver and Working For Families.
News snippets from Northland
Teen pedestrian hit by car; and some aspects of SPCA open during lockdown.
Resurgence of traditional Māori healing sees Rongoā Clinic open
NDHB worked with community to co-design delivery as an integral health service.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust vaccinating more than 400 a day
Northland DHB does more than 600 Covid tests in a day.
Northland schools have Covid-19 level 4 procedures in place and were prepared for a lockdown
Northland school heads ask students and parents to not panic, and to enjoy family time.
Lockdown leaves kuia stranded in Far North
Kuia Rose Greaves managed to get a lift home to Auckland after being stuck in Northland.
Police turning back holidaymakers
Compliance with level 4 rules 'good' as police keep up their visibility around Northland.
Major sports events in Northland a casualty of lockdown
Rugby and Football among major codes to cancel events in Northland this weekend.