Two treated for smoke inhalation after Hokianga grass fire
An electric fence may have sparked a separate fire at Bulls Gorge near Kerikeri
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Mānuka planting on tribal land providing jobs, direction
After years in jail, trainee says it's the first time all he's ever wanted is to work.
Worker thought he'd die when engulfed by steam
Juken NZ fined $365,000 and ordered to pay reparation of $60,000 to injured worker.
Homicide investigation: Four-week-old girl suffered brain injury
Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia
Northland mouth artist's 6WD wheelchair 'non-disabling' for its users
The 6WD wheelchair enables users to go places others are not able to go.
Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.
Oceania Marine trims its interiors operation
Oceania Marine has ''let go'' of its Hewlett St boat refit operation.
$8.2m from Provincial Growth Fund for projects in Kaitaia
Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.
Historic Stone Store papers returned after half a century
Stolen pages from Stone Store ledger returned to Kerikeri after more than 50 years.
Investigation continues into death of baby girl in Kaitaia
Investigation continues into death of baby girl in Kaitaia
Officials rubbish 'vaccination without consent' claim
Claim a child was vaccinated without consent has been investigated - and dismissed.
Don't gimme no lip. This is the best moustache in New Zealand
Man with the best moustache lives in Northland
Baby death sparks homicide probe in Kaitaia
The death of a baby girl in Kaitaia was not an accident, police say
Homicide investigation after baby girl dies in Kaitaia
Northland Police launch homicide inquiry following the death of a baby girl in Kaitaia.
More than 400 Northlanders queue for a state house
117 per cent hike in people wanting state houses in Northland in just one year.
Principal almost loses finger in freak tug of war accident
School abandons tug-of-wars after its principal almost lost a finger when a rope snapped.
Town on waiting list for water deliveries
Mangawhai water carriers want urgent action as people run low on tank water.
Men charged over violent Far North home invasion appear in court
Men charged over violent Far North home invasion appear in court
Three charged after 54-year-old assaulted
Man stable in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in alleged Far North assault.
Hot dry weather good for grape growers
Grape growers in Northland are expecting a bumper crop due to the hot, dry weather.
Funding to stave off feijoa crash
A fungus disease attacking feijoa trees is at risk of spreading.
Phone data offered as incentive to vaccinate
Northland DHB urging teens to get free meningitis jabs.
Ninety-five-year-old attacked by dogs just weeks after pet killed
Jim Morgan, 95, lost his beloved pet six weeks ago. Now it was his turn to be attacked.
Eighty illegal fires lit during restriction period
Eighty illegal fires lit since restrictions started, fire boss says
House occupants allegedly tortured for four hours
Northland prisoner allegedly sought revenge from behind bars.
Largest Treaty signing to be marked in Hokianga
Activities will include a waka salute, a re-enactment and a Māori Battalion display.
Stolen vehicle used in jewellery ram raid
Stolen jeep used in ram raid on Whangārei jewellery business.
Boy, 5, with toy rifle steals show at navy ceremony
Youngster lined up next to Rear Admiral to salute Navy sailors.
Fire in the north: Crews save Ahipara houses
Flames reached the deck of one home as fire crews battled to force the blaze back.
Simon Wilson: Brian Tamaki's 'good macho' sermon at Waitangi
Why did Brian Tamaki go to Waitangi and what did he say in his sermon on Te Tii Marae?
Māori Battalion veteran gives blessing to new museum
The new museum is due to open at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in early 2020.
Great white shark leaping from water at wharf sparks warning to swimmers
''I pointed out roughly where it was...10 seconds later there it was, unbelievable.''