Central Whangārei cordoned off after suspected gas leak
Emergency services called to suspected gas leak in central Whangārei
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Five families left homeless by fire in one month
Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.
Locals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blaze
Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.
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Six-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by police
The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington
Patu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the Year
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
The humble Kiwi bach: The best places to buy
It's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
Ticketing scam: Woman sentenced, refuses to name ringleader
Woman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.
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.
Fish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before Christmas
A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.
'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
High Court reduces sentence of five years for aggravated robbery
Whangārei District Court didn't give enough discount for robber's guilty plea.
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.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
'I can't spend my salary': Briscoes boss on money, business and why Kiwis love a sale
Briscoes' guru Rod Duke reveals why he likes making millions more than spending it.
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.
Continued name suppression declined by court
Alleged cop shooter in Northland deny charges and elect trial by jury.
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
Four Northland players named in the Blues' squad
Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.
Rental property built in the 1940s deemed unsuitable
Transitional accommodation providers in Northland keen to take up man's offer.
Trouble in paradise: David and Goliath battle over 1000 new homes
Kaipara District Council recommends approving the plan despite local opposition.
Tit for tat battle in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final
Plenty of drama in high-scoring game between Northland and Hawke's Bay.
Former Cambridge blue stars back the Taniwha
Believe in themselves and play your natural game, says former Northland players.
Excitement building for the crowning match
Sam Nock is a notable omission in a largely predictable Northland team.
Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents
Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.
About 90 jobs to go at Marsden Pt refinery over the next quarter
Refining NZ to start laying off about 90 staff as global fuel demand slows.
Taniwha looking strong ahead of final
Northland cause a boil over in Dunedin by stunning Otago in the semi final.
Fourth man sentenced to home detention in underage sex case
Victim's former partner, who allegedly arranged liaisons, awaiting trial on 20 charges.
Northland driver was four times over alcohol limit when he killed pregnant woman
Moerewa man admits drink driving causing death of teen in the town