Action-packed lead-up to global rugby showpiece
Street flags hung up two months before Women's RWC matches get under way in Whangārei.
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Ardern hints traffic light system could be shelved post-winter
Hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues.
Teen roped into knifepoint dairy robbery by his older brother
Younger of two brothers sentenced for his part in aggravated robbery of Whangārei dairy.
Who should foot the bill for soundproofing homes if rescue chopper shifts?
Controversy continues around the proposed base shift - this time with sound mitigation.
Sculpture honours birdman Robert Webb
Bronze public sculpture of birdman Robert Webb pitched by Northland artists Dell Pryor and Susan Dinkelacker. Video / Supplied
Fog blankets Northland from Kaipara all the way to the Far North
The thick layer of fog was expected to lift later today, MetService says.
Children aged as young as 12 and 13 allegedly addicted to vaping
Calls for action on school-aged children vaping.
Splashing out: Northland DHB continues to dish out lavish gifts in return for Covid jabs
Northland DHB spent lavish amounts of money on freebies to get residents vaccinated.
Dozens of firefighters to again take part in a worthy cause
Maungaturoto duo gearing up for the annual Sky Tower Challenge.
Kevin Page: What goes around comes around
She returned with a familiar-looking item of clothing which she hands to Mrs P.
Turning up the heat: Firefighters escalate strike action with work stoppages
Northland firefighters plan to strike after rejecting FENZ negotiations.
'Queen of boogie piano' to play four shows in Northland
Australasia's "Queen of boogie piano" is getting set to play two shows in Northland.
Man suffers critical head injuries in fall from ute
The incident occurred on State Highway 11 about 3.50am on Saturday.
Fatal Northland dog attack: Family wants answers from boarder
Police say Neville Thomson was attacked by someone else's dogs - not his own two pets.
Omicron outbreak: Child among 13 Covid-related deaths, 4006 new cases today
Expert predicts thousands of infections each day for the foreseeable future.
Historic win for Whangārei Boys' High School squash team
The final between the Northlanders and Auckland Grammar School was hotly contested.
Police confirm Panguru man not killed by own dogs
A post-mortem has confirmed the dog attack was the cause of death.
News snippets from Northland
Passing of an environmental hero, two grand finals in a day and a cow causes an accident.
Driver's plan to evade checkpoint backfires when police tow his van
Driver who fled checkpoint tried to collect his van the next day but police had towed it.
Missing 14-year-old was new to Kaitāia
Police are seeking a 14 year-old who's been missing from Kaitāia for 10 days.
Live: Winter blast brings big chill, heavy rain, Auckland fog
Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.
Police continue plea to find missing Kaitāia teen
Police have not yet found 14-year-old Amelia, who is missing from her Kaitāia home.
New Zealand Resident Doctors Association concerned at surgeon and registrar shortage
Emergency medicine specialist in Whangārei question the need to import health staff.
Heartbreak for Northland Kauri as Hawke's Bay Tui power to victory
Northland Kauri lose two on the trot and face North Harbour this weekend.
Mental health calls from Northland mothers more than triple
Plunket has this year received 56 calls from Northland mothers for mental health support.
Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate auction has plenty of colourful creations
Take a plate - Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate auction on again
Theatre company brings massive amount of free workshops to Northland
Massive Theatre Company is kicking off an extensive Northland programme this year.
Hospital dental work now being carried out in Whangārei community oral health clinic
New Whangārei oral health clinic to provide dental services in the community
Taniwha hang on to claim crucial NPC win
Last-gasp penalty miss hand Northland a win in the first NPC match.
3302 cases today as Covid becomes one of NZ's biggest killers
One in seven recent NZ deaths were from Covid-19. So why are we growing indifferent to it?
Police: 'Critical' injuries in 'serious incident' in Northland
Police say the badly injured man was found about 4am
Man jailed for helping nephew involved in gang shooting
Whangarei man jailed for helping nephew he knew was involved in a gang shooting.