Issues exposed in Far North reaction to Northland tsunami alert
Some evacuees arrived without their medication and escape route signs have been stolen.
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Another Lotto win; and driver arrested over alleged assault on police officer.
Killer that leaves mummified corpses of victims hanging in trees recruited
Target is giant willow aphids that can damage – or even kill – infested willows.
Reimagining challenges as opportunities
'What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger,' writes Northland Inc's Codie McIntyre.
Surfer hits the books after Covid thwarts world tour plan
Competitive surfer Billie Scott is back in NZ, studying for a masters in coastal ecology.
SH14/Maunu Rd in Whangārei hit by night roadworks
Two weeks of night roadworks for SH14/Maunu Rd in Whangārei.
Response to rocket attack in Iraq earns Northland soldier award
Northland's Corporal Charles Douglas Munns-Everitt earns bravery award.
Solo sailor's voyage around NZ helping foster kids navigate adulthood
State ward turned world sailor Elana Connor is currently in Whangārei to meet foster kids.
Tenants in Whangārei suffering at the paws of feral cats
Feral cat control was a hot topic for more than a thousand Northlanders.
Northlanders urged to host Pink Ribbon Breakfast by grandmother who survived the cancer twice
Around 25 Northland women die every year from breast cancer
Northland woman delighted to see rare kumara flower
Kaitaia woman's taste of the past - flowering kumara.
Northland's popular swimming spots mostly met water quality guidelines last summer
Water quality at most popular Northland swimming locations met swimming guidelines
Slips on SH12 in Northland being repaired near Matakohe
Repairs under way on slips at Oparakau on Northland's SH12.
Kerikeri residents recall reasons they attend Anzac Day services
Kerikeri returned serviceman recalls sobering moment during stint in Malaya emergency.
Ngāwhā hot springs reopening after year-long revamp
Hot pools near Kaikohe used for their reputed curative powers for at least 400 years.
Flood-hit Waikare Valley couple home at last
In July 2020 their home was wrecked by floods. Nine months later they're finally home.
'Tragic' April on Northland's roads; seven deaths so far
Northland's road toll has risen after a death in the Far North.
Northlanders commemorate Anzac Day
Thousands turn out in Northland for Anzac Day commemorations
Men swim to shore after boat hits rocks, capsizes off Russell
Two men (and a dog) on board were 'extremely lucky' to escape serious injury, police say.
News briefs: Fines for using mobiles while driving to go up
New snippets from around the region.
Northland Emergency Call Out Squads hone marine search and rescue skills in Waipū
Northland volunteer lifeguards upskill their marine search and rescue techniques in Waipū.
Police warn motorists to take care after six people die in 22 days on Northland roads
Northland's road toll sits at 13 deaths - only one more than the same time last year.
Police dog shooting: Northland's Arnie - I'll be back
Shot Northland police dog Arnie gears up for his first day in new Search and Rescue role.
Shortage of staff main issue for Northland's health sector
Staffing issues are preventing access to quality healthcare for Northlanders.
NZ's biggest solar power farm planned for Kaitaia
'Solar farm' will pump out 20 times more power than NZ's current biggest solar plant.
No joy for Kensington men, Hikurangi women at Inter Club Sevens
The Kensington men and Hikurangi women fell short at last weekend's tournament.
Huge turnout of Northlanders having their say in Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan
Whangārei District Council delighted with huge number of Northlanders having their say.
Whangārei rest home honours fallen ahead of Anzac Day
Kamo's Bupa Merrivale Care Home shows Anzac Day support
Kerikeri exhibition looks at Northland's 'secret war'
Northland's 'secret war' subject of display at Kerikeri's Stone Store
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash applauds the vision of Northland businesses and organisations
The Minister visited six locations in Northland suggested by Whangārei MP Emily Henderson
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