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It's killing business: Chocolate factory loses customers during major roadworks
Makana staff hauled 58 chocolate boxes across Kerikeri Rd after couriers were turned away.
Orca make surprise visit in Whangārei Harbour
New Zealand orca are unique in that stingrays are one of their staple foods.
Aucklanders targeted as Kaipara opens up more land for development
More land in the Kaipara is to be rezoned for development.
Fran Kora's dream festival lineup
"Lockdown forced us to think outside the box, while working inside the box!"
Small Māori-owned lodge wins major tourism award
The business is one of dozens that were recognised during the encouraging awards event.
State Highway 1 reopens near Hikurangi after lengthy closure
Northland getting more heavy rain and strong winds
Far North councillor to sign official declaration today
Councillor-elect Hilda Halkyard-Harawira read her own unofficial document.
Jury set to retire in Whangārei murder trial where two brothers are accused of killing during a street brawl
Three crucial seconds of CCTV will determine if brothers are guilty of murder.
Heavy rain and strong winds for Northland for second time this week
Northland to get more heavy rain and strong winds
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Kaimaumau wetlands may still be burning as summer fire season looms
The blaze affected 2800ha of land in the Far North.
News bites: School kapa haka fest returns, chess champs this weekend
News in brief from Northland
Bizarre twist as convicted animal abuser sues NZ welfare charities
The SPCA has seized horses from convicted animal abuser Lena Duncan's Far North property.
Parua Bay fatal crash: Improvements in the pipeline for notorious black spot
A day before Wednesday's fatality, four other accidents occurred at the same location.
The Terrible Two: Folk duo set to tour
'Music and the arts can offer people so much in complicated times ...'
Comment: How traffic offending can lead to a life behind bars
Driver licensing programme for offenders helping steer people clear of the prison pathway.
Northland homestays needed for returning international students
Northland is to get international high school students back next year.
Motorist walks away from freak tree fall in Northland
Northland was hit with violent storms causing metre-deep flooding.
Parua Bay fatal crash: Car submerged upside down in water
Whangārei Heads Rd has reopened after it was closed following a fatal crash earlier today.
Govt report names vulnerable communities at major risk of flooding
Some Northlanders felt the suggestion communities at risk needed to move was unnecessary.
71yo closes in on 200 half marathons goal
Judith Bradshaw's 199th half marathon will be the Kerikeri Half Marathon on November 19.
News snippets: Police name motorists killed in separate crashes; Abba giveaway
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Tough choice between raising kids and returning to work made easier
Parents are being helped back into the workforce with the boost to Working for Families.
Beach wheelchair helps woman swim in the sea for first time in 20 years
Until a trip to Waipū Cove, Latifa Daud had forgotten what it was like to swim in the surf
A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
David Grindle: Communication is key to a happy relationship
Difficult conversations can build an open and transparent relationship.
Heavy downpours and high tides cause flooding in Ngunguru
Heavy downpours and high tides cause water to overflow and cover the road at Scow's Landing, Ngunguru, Northland. Video / Scott Jamieson
Flooding on Whananaki North Rd
Heavy downpours cause flooding on Whananaki North Rd in Northland. Video / Mark Going
Motorists stuck as roads flood but rain due to ease
A band of heavy rain is passing over Northland and should ease shortly.
Emergency services free person trapped in digger
The person is reportedly trapped in a digger.
Police name men who died in Far North crashes
Aaron Donaldson, 50, of Waipapa, died in the crash last Thursday.
This is too good: Hone Tuwhare's poems inspire big band tribute concert
The works of Northland-born poet Hone Tuwhare have inspired a North Island music tour.
'It's like walking around with the All Blacks': Celebrity dog and owner share happiness
Northland's new celebrity Irish wolfhound is dishing out plenty of puppy love at schools.