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Deliberate fires at old power station putting lives at risk, Ruakākā firefighter says

The site is difficult to access, making matters more concerning for firefighters.

Experts cast doubt on dad's explanation for baby's brain injury

O’Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died in November 2021.

24yo man killed in Moerewa crash after car hits culvert

The crash is the second road fatality in Northland in the past four days.

GP at Shane Reti’s old clinic more than $100k in the red, urges him to fix funding

'We have got to the point that we are running out of time.'

Patāua rescuers rewarded for saving drowning woman with community funds

A bystander's donation and a Givealittle page have covered the couple's repair costs.

Man dies after vehicle reportedly rolls in Moerewa

The crash was reported to police just before 10pm on Wednesday.

Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky

'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'

No light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail line

The North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.

Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued

Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.

Whangārei’s first advanced cardiology trainee gets to heart of patients’ needs

Whangārei's first cardiology trainee says he's learned more than he could've in Auckland.

Person killed in logging truck crash on State Highway 15

A section of Mangakahia Rd is currently closed.

Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces

Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.

Wonderful waves, sterling sun makes for IRB success at Waipū

The right amount of waves and sun led to a successful weekend for the IRB champs.

Whangārei police get a bit too close to head-on crash

A 31-year-old has been arrested after allegedly crashing into a police car.

Man who attacked lawyer in courthouse lift challenges time behind bars

The lawyer was rushed to hospital in an ambulance and suffered multiple injuries.

Northlanders both concerned and happy about supermarket facial recognition trial

Is Pak'nSave Whangārei one of the stores trialling the technology?

Fishing club reeling with delight after record number of marlin catches

The last spike in marlin catches was in 2016 during an El Niño climate pattern.

Our Treasures: The Desk of Dreams - help shape Whangārei Museum’s future

"What is at stake is the living links to taonga that never died."