'To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew
A fire chief fears the mandate will extinguish lifelong commitments to the service.
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Far North teen to represent NZ at World Expo in Dubai
Max's award-winning business began when he saw a neighbour feeding olive prunings to cows.
Two new Northland Taniwha players in Super Rugby Pacific campaign
Seven Taniwha players to play for New Zealand Super Rugby franchises.
Kāinga Ora under fire after Black Power gang party in state house
A court has granted a restraining order against the couple's Kāinga Ora neighbours.
More than 5200 submissions on Oruku conference centre
Record number of submissions on Oruku conference centre, with most opposed.
Four new cases as locations of interest grow
Northland's Covid 19 Delta outbreak has hit 66, with 28 recovered
More than 30 rookie surf lifeguards descend on Waipū in first ever joint training camp
It marked the first joint training camp for rookie guards from four Northland surf clubs.
'Bitterly disappointing': Taniwha coach reflects on season
Northland rugby finish last in a disappointing end to the NPC campaign
Sudden death of 5-week-old baby under investigation by Northland police
Police say, the baby died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.
Hundreds of jobs lost: Marsden Pt confirms move to import-only terminal
Move confirmed - Marsden Pt Oil Refinery to be fuel import only terminal
Body of lone angler found at popular beach in Kaipara
Police enquiries indicated the man had been fishing alone at a remote area of the beach.
Economy surviving lockdowns as busy summer approaches
Northland's economy standing up to Delta well.
Border opening: Campgrounds booked up as concerns over Covid outbreak increase
Northland district leaders are worried about an influx of Aucklanders during Christmas.
Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.
Sheryl Mai: It's about managing risk, not restriction
Learning any new system is difficult.
600 vehicles take part in Mother of All Protests in Whangārei
Groundswell's Mother of All Protests halts traffic in Whangārei on Sunday.
Kiwi North's current exhibition exposes Northland WWII secrets
Few Northlanders were aware of what happened on home turf during WWII until now.
Remembering the heroic, gallant US soldiers who endeared themselves to Northlanders
Northlander remembers when the "cruel, ruthless enemy" were on our doorstep.
Far North marae 'stepping up' to encourage vaccination
Wariness about government — vaccines included — dates back to 'dog tax war' of late 1800s.
Northland Short story competition comes alive again
Writing community in New Zealand is in good heart.
'He was loud. He was opinionated, and he had a heart of gold': Arthur's Emporium legend remembered
Whangārei icon Arthur Brasting died peacefully on November 10.
'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused
A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.
Carolyn Hansen: Laughter really is the best medicine
A jolly good belly-laugh is good for us on all levels.
Whangārei's Getting Out There Expo postponed due to Covid uncertainty
Covid cancel culture hits Whangārei disability sector event.
Aucklanders pumped to travel north to their holiday homes
Bachs and holiday homes in Whangārei fully booked for New Year's eve.
Record number of submissions on Oruku conference centre proposal
More than 5000 submissions on Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre plan
Editorial: One thing is certain, Covid is here to stay
Covid has been part of our community for a while now.
Almost total moon eclipse visible from Northland tonight
Northland's night sky will show Moon eclipse and clear view of Matariki tonight
Gwen Lawson bowls column: Bowls3Five section play coming up
The latest from Northland's bowls scene
Jabless and jobless: Unvaccinated nurse speaks out
Nurses and midwives among largest sector of healthcare workers stood down in Northland.
Northland hotels, motels pin hopes on Auckland border reopening
Uncertainty remains, however, over how the new travel rules will be enforced.