Kerikeri Airport emergency services exercise to simulate plane emergency
Smoke, injured passengers, flashing lights and sirens at Kerikeri Airport exercise
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News in brief: House destroyed by fire in Kawakawa
The latest news bites from around the region.
Everything Awanui celebrated at annual Awanui Day event
Awanui turns it on for visitors at annual celebration
Expert tracker Fawn: The latest addition to the police force
Police dog Fawn leading the way for the police force with its tracking expertise.
Vince Cucurullo: Balancing budgets to protect our future
OPINION: Our people can only take so much more of this, the Whangārei Mayor says.
Brent Eastwood: The value of sport volunteering
Sport encourages us to feel included and supported.
One man's drive to help Whangārei’s homeless leads to world stage
Pehi is representing his country again.
Incoming MP insists National 'committed' to Whangārei Hospital upgrade
The long-planned project is on track to begin in 2026.
Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award
The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.
Joe Bennett: From rugby to the gentrified streets of Havelock North
Joe Bennett's weekend in Havelock North.
SPCA - warn your neighbours, keep your own pets calm over Guy Fawkes
The festivities often traumatise pets, cattle and wild animals.
It’s been 'a hell of a year’ Mayor Vince Cocurullo on first 12 months in the job
Cocurullo has high hopes for the district.
'These are our precious children' Jason Kerrison gets behind concert for mental health
The musician is proud to be involved in the initiative.
Comment: Reading wars - only in New Zealand could we experience a war as artificially contrived as this
Children have a right to be taught in ways that are individually relevant and meaningful.
'It’s Pipiwai Hard all the way. Lani Daniels ready to add second world title belt to her locker
'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'
Brutal killer of Whangārei teen denied parole after 17 years in jail
The murderer was denied parole 17 years after the brutal killing of a Whangārei teen.
Northland's Jason Wynyard motivation for Kiwi axeman Jack Jordan at world champs
Northland woodchopping legend Jason Wynyard honoured at World Champs.
Kaitāia man puts business into voluntary liquidation after eight-week hospital stay
A Givealittle page has been set up to help pay the bills after the business went under.
Tribute to Kaitāia pharmacist and businessman Eric Shackleton
Kaitāia's Eric Shackleton - a lovely man who was proud of his community
Northland news in brief: Road safety for teens, Armistice Day and explosive disposal
The latest news bites from around the region.
John Williamson: Time for a shift in our thinking about public transport
OPINION: Trying for a mindset for drivers
People urged to stay away from Great Exhibition Bay following possible explosive device found
The NZ Defence Force is working with police to safely detonate the explosive.
News in brief: Waipū Santa Parade back on Christmas Eve
The latest news bites from around the region.
Awanui Day hopefully precursor to national beauty awards for the town
"It's a great way for the community to come together and show off the town."
Electricity from Kaitāia solar farm to power big-box retailers
Kaitāia's massive solar farm will provide electricity to a national retail giant.
After 48 hours of wild weather, what to expect next
Warmer temperatures are expected in the next few days.
News in brief: Warning over polystyrene at beaches; drought support
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: Living better for longer
OPINION: Extra quality years can be had just by turning on self-healing processes.
Opinion: It’s Halloween, what kind of scary political line-up will be delivered?
Be afraid, be very afraid.
Joe Bennett: Here we go, it’s bird-in-the-garage time
This time of the year there are young birds about.
'Dangerous' and 'scary': Life as a rough sleeper under a bridge
'Rats will crawl over you, confront you.'
Our Treasures: Learn all about our past with the Te Tai Tōkerau ‘Paint by Numbers’ Geological Map Project
The map sequence is a visual journey.
'We want to stay hopeful' Whānau of missing diver not giving up
'A beautiful soul who was hardworking and helped anyone who needed it.'