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'You aren't the only one using the road' - Five crashes within a few hours as roads get busy
Police urge drivers to be patient, keep calm, and expect delays on Northland roads.
Motorcyclists seriously hurt in crash north of Whangārei
Rental car crossed the centre line and struck a motorcycle with husband and wife on it.
Refinery reacts to Govt's impending sustainable biofuels mandate
Millions of tons of emissions expected to be cut with new biofuels mandate.
Rugby star helping in fight against large Northland fire
Taniwha among crews helping fight major fire in Kaimaumau.
'Everyone was ... in good spirits': First weekend of 2022 had hot weather and good vibes
St John paramedics attended to 37 callouts on New Year's eve in Northland.
Fatal car crash mystery: Who killed Cheryl Te Maro?
Victim's sister apologises to driver charged - 'I don't believe she did it'.
Magical Poor Knights worth a visit this summer
The Islands were once home to 400 people.
Māori outpacing non-Māori in North's vaccination race
Number of unvaxxed non-Māori in Northland now 10,211 compared with 8531 Māori.
Carolyn Hansen: What's your passion?
What excites you when you first wake that you cannot wait to do for the day?
Summer reading: With All my Heart
Northland short story competition winners show talent.
Joe Bennett: The plot thickened the more I thought about it
It was clear that he did not believe the stick insect had ever been there at all.
Fintastic time for Northland fishers hooking tropical fish
Mahi-mahi and marlin among species in Northland waters as sea temps rise.
Unsolicited donation to help feed families this Christmas
Food Rescue Northland received $5000 from Hell Pizza.
Moerewa GP honoured for more than 50 years of service
Long-serving GP says honour belongs to his wife and people he's worked with since 1967.
Margery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industry
Singer and dancer for over 50 years, Margery Pita accepts honour on behalf of the band.
'I'm just one of many who want to help': Road safety driving force John Williamson honoured
Community stalwart John Williamson has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
Knighthood for Northlander Farrelly - just don't call him Sir Chris
Knighthood for Northland's Chris Farrelly for services to health and the community.
New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour
Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.
William Wright, man behind Kaipara Harbour's revitalisation since 1996
Kaipara Harbour Settlement Treaty negotiator recognised for his services to conservation.
'Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured
Alex Nathan has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the natural world.
English teacher says her curious mind to thank for 30 years of service
Northland Astronomical Society star has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
Tunes to be put outside the Caledonia Park for all to enjoy
Pipe band to entertain all outside Caledonia Park in Waipu on New Year's Day.
It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira
Northland principal achieves high Māori student progress by working with the community.
Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy
Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.
Over $3m to clean up Ruakākā site of hazardous waste
Taxpayers and ratepayers stumped up large in clean-up cost of Northland waste site.
Gunshots callout in Whangarei; 3 new Covid cases in Hokianga
News in briefs from Northland.
Police report no issues at Northland beaches so far
New Year's Eve promises nice weather for Northlanders and holidaymakers.
Waipū skateboarders and supporters are ready for a summer of skating
Skateboarders are thrilled with the new Waipū skate park.
Support from 'exceptional' lawyers secret to new judge's appointment
Judge Taryn Bailey is a familiar face around courts in Tauranga and Rotorua.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining
Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.
Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder
12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.
Meet the Town Basin marina residents
A glimpse inside the lives of the Whangārei Town Basin marina residents.