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Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert

Northland's response to last week's tsunami alert has been praised, but more work needed.

Industrial building in Mangawhai damaged by night blaze

A large amount of dangerous materials, such as gas bottles, were at the scene of the fire.

Whangārei Town Basin residents/ workers rate tsunami alert response

A Whangārei Town Basin resident and worker rate the tsunami alert response.

$3k of foil surf gear abandoned in Waipū returned by 'great guy'

A Ruakākā man didn't hesitate to ditch his hydrofoil and surfboard to help people in need.

Critically injured woman's condition improves

The 74-year-old was crossing State Highway 10 on foot when the accident occurred.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Whangārei retailers rate city's tsunami evacuation response

What did Whangārei retailers think of last week's tsunami alert response?

Waipapa residents urged to boil water

Warning comes after tests find E. coli bacteria and a mysterious lack of chlorine.

Woman critically injured crossing SH10 near Waipapa

Accident occurred at 11am about 1.5km south of Waipapa roundabout.

When strangers become friends during Northland crisis

Generous residents thanked by community after Northland tsunami alert.

Northland gets Lotto first and second division winners in one night

Wednesday's Lotto draw saw first and second division winners sold in Northland

'It's the Wild West here': Locals plead for police presence in Paihia

Locals say crime has surged along with the town's population during the Covid pandemic.

Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders

2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.

Fitness group to complete Northland walks for children's charity

A Far North fitness group have hit Northland's walking tracks to raise funds for charity.

Peel me a Purerua grape...

Northland's grape harvest is going well with top quality fruit ripening well this summer.

Top coach aims to motivate kids with 'artistic sport'

Cheerleading coach Angela Bradley is keen on bringing the sport to the Far North.

Breakdown + roadworks = gridlock on Northland road

For several hours traffic on SH10 was backed up from Puketona to the top of Bulls Gorge.

Rocked: Kiwi suffers case of mistaken identity in first nesting attempt

When Backyard Kiwi's Todd Hamilton reached into Teina's nest he found the unexpected.