Struggle to feed extra mouths: Northlanders grateful for SPCA's free mobile desexing clinic
The SPCA's mobile desexing clinic saw hundreds of animals desexed in Northland.
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Police are asking motorists to detour through Kamo.
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The chance to perform on the world-famous stage has turned a dream into reality.
Tears and tension as councillors voted out at explosive meeting
A group of five councillors dominated the voting as major changes took place.
Onerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigator
The 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.
HMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishing
The navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.
Whangārei’s Ngāti Hine Health Trust wins design award
The refurbished offices of Ngāti Hine Trust wins a Bronze Pin.
Brynderwyns four-lane highway plan: Govt commitment welcomed
Northland leaders praise coalition’s commitment to four-lane alternative route.
'I'm going to hurt your baby!': Pregnant woman attacked by vengeful ex
Members of the public had to intervene to stop the brutal assault.
Shops evacuated after gas leak alert
Emergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.
Former minister under fire for delay in Russell/Kororāreka name restoration decision
“What is says is that Māori are not important enough to make a decision about this."
65yo motorcyclist killed in crash on State Highway 1 over the weekend
Police investigations say the cause of the crash was not like most involving motorbikes.
Person injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryer
A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.
Serious Crash Unit investigating fatal accident near Te Kamō
The serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.
A weekend of sun, fun and flames lights up Whangārei
Sunny weather created the perfect backdrop for some colourful events this weekend.
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
'I feel so devastated': Mum loses everything in fire caused by home dryer
The mum passed emergency services but had no idea they were headed to her home.
Firefighters open up about their 25 years of service and receiving top honours
They were grateful for being recognised for the top honour.
‘Precious' kauri gum allegedly stolen from Waitangi returned, police say
Museum staff have been left appalled at what they say was a 'shameless' daytime theft.
Innocent shoppers attacked as fight spills out of Far North supermarket
Police have labelled the assault an 'appalling act' that has no place in the community.
Food safety experts share tips for eating safely outdoors this summer
Food poisoning cases spike in summer - here are the top food hygiene safety tips.
Signficant final report on Ngāpuhi treaty claims to be handed over at Waitangi
The report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.
Packing a punch in motor vehicle history: A tour through time at Packard Motor Museum
The museum founder, Graeme Craw, spent 60 years collecting the exhibition items.
Māori Battalion taonga stolen from Waitangi museum in broad daylight
The kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.
Pōhutukawa tree believed to be 600 years old topples into sea
"It was a lot of noise, and she went magnificently. She just toppled."
First cruise ships to be welcomed to Whangārei next year
The ships arrive next year in what's set to be a boon for regional economic prosperity.
Jason Momoa filming leads to recovery of large trove of kōiwi on Far North beach
It turned out a farmer had been finding kōiwi on Elliot Bay for about a year.
NZ’s first wāhine Māori chairwoman resigns Northland Regional Council role
Tui Shortland's resignation effective from Tuesday's meeting; she stays on the council.
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
Kaipara councillor opens meeting with karakia despite mayor's ban
The meeting opened with the words: “Kia hora te marino”.
Calls for sightings of whale with line tangled around tail off Northland coast
The whale is believed to be able to breathe as its head and fins are free from the line.
Whangārei iwi threaten occupation if housing development goes ahead
A 93-house development is planned on Ōnoke Hill, a well-known site in Kamo.