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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.
News snippets from Northland: Fine weather forecast for first day of 2021
News in brief from Northland.
Turning the page on a history-making year
Locals and holidaymakers in Waipū tell us how 2020 shaped their new year outlook.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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
Don't get caught out by new fishing rules - get the app
Fishing app ads are being rolled out across Northland.
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.
Lowered tunnel and new bridges among works done
Container freight could be transported from Whangārei by rail once line re-opens.
Council to tap legal powers for pipeline
FNDC may use compulsory acquisition to access land needed for a waterpipe
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
Bottlenose dolphin numbers in the Bay of Islands has dropped from 278 in 1999 to 26 today.
More than 100 turn up for lunch
Xmas lunch for needy families at Whangārei Salvation Army's new building.
Northland mayors' festive messages
Northland mayors: Celebrate, we've made it through 2020.
News snippets from Northland
A public hearing will be held for satellite station plan; and Ngunguru Gala is coming up.
Parts of Kaipara and Far North districts ban water sprinklers
Level 2 water restrictions are in force in parts of Kaipara and the Far North districts.
Fish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before Christmas
A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.
$500 donation to Far North foodbank welcomed
A substantial donation to the foodbank has been made just in time for the festive season.
Northland pokie spend doubles after venues reopen
Latest gambling stats are out and Northlanders have sunk $10.4m in pokie machines.
New Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday period
Northland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts
'Bidet in a bottle': Northlander takes on 'fatbergs' in our pipes
Journalist turned entrepreneur may have solution to $16 million wet wipe problem.
Mangawhai to host Bowls3Five qualifying spectacle
The winner of this event will then play the winner from the Far North Centre.
'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve