Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says
The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.
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Poor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at Easter
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More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry
Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste
Hot hot hot - Far North has one of hottest summers on record
Kaitāia and Kerikeri had third hottest summer on record.
Gunman guilty of murder: Mum, best bud and girlfriend to be sentenced too
Ethan Dodds was arrested after a police chase in a stolen car driven by the victim's ex.
‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters
More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.
'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two days
Families and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.
Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure
“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"
NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
Brynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so far
Kiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.
Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire
“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."
North cycling fans in for treat with Big Bike Film Night 2024
Big Bike Film Night in Northland with best short films from around the globe.
I've got my smile back: Five Northlanders share their journey from benefit to business ownership
'I look at my...kids, and I know I’m going to create a platform for them in the future.'
Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide
Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.
'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash
'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days
The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.
People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police
Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.
Crown alleges slain man's partner helped his killer
Prosecutors say Ben 'Dekoy' Mcintosh was lured to a robbery that turned fatal.
'I was ruined for anything else': NZ photographer reveals her inspiration for career
Humanitarian photographer Helen Manson brings her exhibition to Northland.
Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man
Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised
News snippets from Northland.
37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditch
The man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.
Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued
Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.
54yo truckie dies after crashing into trees on State Highway 15
The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.
Youth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing drivers
Youths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.
The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing
The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.
DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown
The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.