A Christmas health reminder for Northland locals and visitors.

The latest news bites from around the region.

The festive season isn't very jolly for animal rescue groups dealing with unwanted dogs.

Experts ask people to be mindful of negative effects when posting information online.

Very high levels of toxin-producing phytoplankton have been found in seawater tests.

The dog was limping for a year and a half but the animal rescue owner was charged instead.

Two men have been remanded in custody until January 8 next year.

One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries.

Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.

'Taimahi is more than just a charitable organisation.'

The latest news bites from around the region.

Pita Tipene says the crucial principles need to stay: 'Without water we have nothing.'

Kaitāia's Sweetwater aquifer 'permanent' water supply not yet working.

News snippets from the Far North.

MetService says Far North will be warm at Christmas, but rain's a possibility

Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets summer safety plan and new speed limits

The nine-week closure of State Highway 1 comes at 'the worst time', locals say.

Police impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.

Self-confessed environmentalist Brodie Stone has some ideas better for the planet.

No open-air fires will be permitted in Muriwhenua as danger rises.

Victim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.

The iconic bird made itself at home in Northland.

Roads have reopened following a crash on Whangārei Head Rd.

Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.

A Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.

'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'

There are concerns about teaching variability, age appropriateness and parental consent.

Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham's favourite news photos of the year.