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Patu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the Year
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
Solo dad, 8 kids lose everything in house fire
It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.
It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?
Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.
New Year Honours: Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Te Kitohi Pikaahu recognised
Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.
Lives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss says
Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.
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.
Watch: Flames engulf boat in Bay of Islands
Onlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.
Fish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before Christmas
A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.
Preschool: We want our hippopotamus back
Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.
'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
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 hope for Aotearoa: Message from church leaders
Glad tidings of joy needed more than ever in a year of Covid-19.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
A Paihia lodge with views to write home about
Elisabeth Easther enjoys a break with added luxuries in the Bay of Islands.
'Bunch of cowboys': Pōhutukawas cut down as housemoving saga continues
Housemoving truck became stuck for a long time yesterday as it tried to get up driveway.
Four Northland players named in the Blues' squad
Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.
Bedside court hearing for kidnapping accused hurt in crash
Couple, aged 22 and 35, charged with kidnapping and gun offences after Paihia incident.
Our Hidden Homeless: Northland's elderly living in Third World conditions
Kaumātua and kuia are living in tents and shacks in the Far North. What are the solutions?
Drama in Paihia as bank bid ends in armed police swoop, high-speed crash
Armed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.
Witness: Armed police swarm Paihia car after bank 'incident'
A woman was allegedly removed from the vehicle in Paihia by armed police.
Car crashes into tree following bank 'incident'
It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Suicide doctor's widow: 'My biggest mistake'
Kate Harding speaks of the lessons learned from husband Richard's suicide.
Tit for tat battle in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final
Plenty of drama in high-scoring game between Northland and Hawke's Bay.
Our Hidden Homeless: Families living in cars and tents; couch-surfing grandmas
A Kaikohe-based trust is trying to help Northland's homeless get into home ownership.
Former Cambridge blue stars back the Taniwha
Believe in themselves and play your natural game, says former Northland players.