Crews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injured
A helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.
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Police identify man found dead on Far North beach; death not suspicious.
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Lawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.
Person dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bay
A rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday.
Umbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland Games
The event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.
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Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Teaching life skills: How Rob Pink is shaping Rawene's youth
Hokianga horseman Rob Pink talks hōiho, school bus runs, and mentoring local kids.
‘An honour’: Māori educator reflects on receiving ONZM
Northland educator Dr Te Tuhi Robust honoured as ONZM for services to Māori and education.
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
Honours for people making Northland a better place
A martial artist, firefighter, dementia researcher, conservationists and more.
ITM ram-raid: Thieves steal $30k worth of tools from family who cooked free meals at Christmas
After feeding the community, their other business was ram-raided.
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
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Meet Kaipara's fishing-mad mayor - the “Trump of the North”
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Paying it foward: Ōkaihau residents support each other during tough times
Reporter Jenny Ling visits Ōkaihau for her series on why residents love their small town.
Seventh person dies on NZ roads in five days after fatal Northland crash
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Cash clash: Small businesses ditch coins, sparking concern for payment freedom
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Urupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs
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'Covered in mud': Mates' epic straight line challenge for charity
Friends scale cliffs, cross manure-filled creeks in five-day charity walk from Dargaville.
Mitimiti magic for Far North Mayor, at the end of the winding gravel road
'This is the birthplace of New Zealand. Welcome home.'
'Hero' mum dies saving daughter and nephew from rip
Traci Te Paa was pulled from the water at a remote Northland beach but couldn't be revived
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
Protecting our marine paradise: How it works, and if it's working
The Department of Conservation says ranger visibility deters offending.
Northlanders shouldn’t miss out this must-do attraction in their own backyard
Northlanders neglect biggest purpose-built visitor attraction north of Auckland
Whangārei Mayor's waistcoats add style to summer gardening
It is a time for family and friends for the mayor.
Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
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New owners, new life: Kaitāia's controversial backpackers to be renovated
The Hike and Bike backpackers in Kaitāia has been sold
Markets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?
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Woman drowns after getting into trouble at remote Northland beach
The woman was recovered from the water and received CPR.
Hapū wins appeal against subdivision
Judges who threw out a consent say it was a clear case.