'We want to stay hopeful' Whānau of missing diver not giving up
'A beautiful soul who was hardworking and helped anyone who needed it.'
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Surface flooding, slips and 6m swells possible as wild weather approaches
The predicted weather may cause surface flooding, slips and damage to unsecured structures
‘Bring that magic back’: Santa coming to town after all
Whangārei Speedway Club has put its hands up to host a parade.
Marsden Cove business owners raise safety concerns after alleged aggravated robbery
Police say they have no tolerance for those causing harm in Northland communities.
'High-level' meth dealer missed his sons' tangi because he was behind bars
The father has taken up carving in prison as a way to process his grief.
Huge benefit to rugby league in Whangārei under new lease with local school
The park will benefit from new income that will allow a future for the famed spot.
Two Kaipara coast campgrounds need new managers
Many memories have been made at beach campgrounds over the years.
'Kick in the guts': Coastguard volunteer hit by thieves during fatal distress call
A volunteer involved in rescue during fatal yacht race had work gear stolen.
From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts
A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.
'One Tear Too Many': Kaitāia road safety mural carries strong message
Kaitāia's 'one too many tears' road safety mural has been unveiled.
Northland news in brief: Roading projects under way, freshwater feedback and rabbits sought
The latest news bites from around the region.
Bay News: Māori language being fostered by council
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Whānau of Māori Battalion members to get wartime medals at Waitangi
The Māori Battalion Theatre of War and Battle Honours Flag will be rested.
Kaitāia lawyer, and great man, Clive Patterson remembered
Much-loved Kaitāia icon Clive Patterson passes away.
100 years since opening of rail line celebrated at Ōkaihau
The Ōkaihau rail branch is all set to celebrate its centenary.
Huge medal return for Kaitāia waka ama youth at transtasman comp
151 medals for Kaitāia waka ama teams in Australia
Silver Festival expected to draw more than 1000 people
The festival celebrates the district’s 20,500 people who are aged 65 and over.
Lloyd Matiu Whiri: 'I broke the chains of the past, picked it up and owned it'
Emerging new Māori digital artist changes his course in life.
Huge wake-up call: Mum helping others after breast cancer diagnosis
'We're so busy we stop listening to our bodies.'
News in brief: Tickets on sale for fireworks spectacular
The latest news bites from around the region.
Dr Emily Henderson: Whangārei cannot be frozen in time — we need to see progress
OPINION: The lack of affordable housing is one of Whangārei’s biggest issues.
Search continues for diver missing near Herekino Harbour
Search and rescue services are working to locate a Northland diver missing for two days.
Beneficiary pretended to have $1000 a week job to secure car loan
The woman was at the bottom of the chain of an alleged scam network.
Occupation highlights wider problem of hoons on dunes, iwi ranger says
The message to visitors is to respect tangata whenua and wāhi tapu.
'They are our future': Street artists hope to inspire misguided youths through art form
Whangārei street artists aim to inspire youths to take the right path through art.
International art sale has work from Ahipara mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
Northland mouth painter Kevin Griffiths has work chosen for interntional collection
Kevin Page: George howled in pain and we had a very important decision to make
I bit my lip to stop it quivering and took my four-legged mate to the vet.
Kaitāia Bridge Club's latest results
The latest results from the Kaitāia Bridge Club.
'We're really gutted': Christmas parade will not go ahead this year
A lack of sponsors, costs and timeframes has led to the event not going ahead.
First Iwi of Origin surf crown for Ngāpuhi
Iwi of Origin won by Ngāpuhi at the Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles.
Smoke, 'bodies', blood and gore at Kerikeri hazardous materials exercise
Kerikeri folk warned authentic fire exercise taking place later this month
From novices to experts: Kaikohe’s Dahlia Kids launch book
A Kaikohe family's three years as dahlia growers are the subject of a new book.
Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea
Emergency services alerted to a "water incident” about 10.30am.
Ripiro Beach safety days prove successful
Multi-pronged approach to Ripiro Beach safety paying off.