No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300k possible
No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300K possible.
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Second Northland whale stranding in a day
Four killer pygmy whales stranded at Waipū Cove following Cuveir's beaked whale stranding.
Whananaki students swap classroom for beach after whale strands
Students at Whananaki Primary School had a whale of a tale to tell after Monday morning.
Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths - NDHB
Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths.
Northland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are
Northland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are.
Photos: 160kg of trash found on land and underwater
Dive Now and Love Whangarei Monthly Clean Up teamed up to pick up rubbish.
Shane Reti: Coronavirus - how can we help?
This is a time for calm composure and leadership.
Vikings win to kick off 100-year celebrations
Sir Michael Jones was one of the many big rugby names in attendance on Friday.
Northland news briefs
Stolen ute linked to armed robbery of dairy found dumped in rural location.
Hygiene station theft puts kauri at risk
Tank, brushes and drench guns have been stolen from a hygiene station in Ōpua Forest.
Can Northland be the home of Māori cricket?
Will we see a raft of impressive Māori cricketers coming from Northland in the future?
Opinion: Black Caps mana will win Chappell/Hadlee
The Black Caps will have to take a look at the Northland sport playbook before Friday.
$2m of works on Whangārei's Mill Rd to cause delays
Extensive works on Mill Rd to start on Monday.
Local tennis, bowls and golf results
Northland's young tennis talent was on show on Wednesday at Thomas Neale.
Simon Bridges pledges more water storage for Northland
Faster four-laning of SH1 is also on National Party leader's list.
Plenty of positivity at Field Days
Plenty of positivity at Northland Field Days despite drought and water crisis
Kaipara Kai to expand food options
Hemp, peanuts, soybeans and seaweed are among the new land use options being considered.
Students missing classes thanks to traffic queues and delays
School run takes treble the amount of time, while other students miss a day of classes.
Dairy owners left terrified after robbery with firearm
Police call for sightings of stolen ute with large silver ferns on both doors.
Caring for kauri: Roading project adopts special precautions
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Painting, bubbles and books: Playcentre open day in Whangārei
Head down to the grassy area in front of Reyburn House, in the Town Basin.
What's On: Events around the region
A list of events coming up this weekend and next week in Northland.
A string of crimes hit central Whangārei childcare centre hard
Vandals and thieves mean a security system will have to be installed at childcare centre.
Wyn Drabble: My perfect plan for more challenges
When cash in hand is not good enough.
Whangārei Police call on public to report sightings of distinctive ute used in robbery
Police are investigated the robbery of a Northland dairy which involved a firearm.
Kiwi filmed 'rejoicing' in stream
National icon seen in stream drinking its fill in broad daylight.
$19.8m kingfish farm for Bream Bay
The project could lead to a 3000-tonne operation with revenue estimated at $45m a year.
Long journey ends: Maia receives Doctor of Education
About 25 students graduated from the University of Auckland's Tai Tokerau campus.
Wet weather trebles number of road crashes
From dry roads to wet the number of crashes in Northland has increased.