Lowered tunnel and new bridges among works done
Container freight could be transported from Whangārei by rail once line re-opens.
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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.
'Bidet in a bottle': Northlander takes on 'fatbergs' in our pipes
Journalist turned entrepreneur may have solution to $16 million wet wipe problem.
New Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday period
Northland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts
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
International travel restrictions cancel Waipū Highland Games
Waipū Community Festival organised to enjoy a positive start to the new year.
Christmas forecast for Northland generally fine
Northland will be generally fine, weatherwise, this Christmas weekend
Farrands allege breach of contract
Irrigation company's strike out application Northland kiwifruit grower's claim dismissed.
Russell's Pompallier Mission hosting annual Carols @ Pompallier concert
Carols @ Pompallier concert going ahead in Russell
News snippets from Northland
Santa at Waipū Christmas Parade; and three candidates so far for byelection.
High Court reduces sentence of five years for aggravated robbery
Whangārei District Court didn't give enough discount for robber's guilty plea.
$1m loan still outstanding despite court order
Northland Regional Council fails to recoup money it loaned to troubled sawmill.
Police investigating cause of suspicious Kaitaia house fire
Police and FENZ are investigating the fire that destroyed a Kaitaia house
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
Toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beach
Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.
Christmas lunch at Sallies' new Whangārei HQ
All services under one roof at the Salvation Army in Whangārei.
New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri
The long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.
Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues
Police continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
Russell community stalwart dies aged 69
Few events happened in Russell without Stephen Western's help, usually as photographer.
Kaiwaka couple's Christmas lights keep getting bigger
Electric colour and twinkling lights for night-time travellers through Kaiwaka.
Here's a line-up of our lights display
Residents brighten up their properties to spread festive cheer.
Flautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residents
Ousted from his busking spot, Jane Mander Retirement Village offered teen a paid gig.