Northland's total fire ban could be lifted next week
That's if heavy rain hits Northland early next week as forecast.
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Researchers study leptospirosis risks
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Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest
Northlander wins compo in the Disputes Tribunal
Northland family trust takes logging contractor to Disputes Tribunal and wins.
Team set up for Far North council's CEO performance review
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Eastwood: McKay sponsorship a big win
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Extra $10m for North Island drought relief
PM Jacinda Ardern announced funding during whistle-stop of drought-hit Kaitaia today.
Battle of Kororāreka remembered 175 years on
Attack on Russell sparked by Hone Heke's frustration over Treaty breaches.
Possible Covid-19 patient from Northland tests negative, more results expected back by today
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NorthTec students to graduate; and enviro champs wanted.
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Whangārei man who led police on 90-minute chase given home detention
But get caught again, man warned, and the judge would likely 'chuck you straight in jail'.
'I won't ever be alone'; woman remembers friend on bike ride across NZ
Polly Thomas cycles the length of NZ in memory of her friend how died of breast cancer.
Darts Open to jump-start club interest
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Invasive fanworm discovered in Mangonui Harbour
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Covid-19: GPs are the key to mitigating 'nasty consequences'
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Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū
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Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store
Fabric refashioned into unique items in new Whangārei Salvation Army store.
Northland council's Houhora camp lease extension angers iwi
Northland council's Houhora camp lease extension angers iwi.
City find form against Onerahi
The draw with a first innings lead will be a good sign for City going into the last round.
No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300k possible
No plans to make fire starters pay firefighting bills — but fines of $300K possible.
Second Northland whale stranding in a day
Four killer pygmy whales stranded at Waipū Cove following Cuveir's beaked whale stranding.
Whananaki students swap classroom for beach after whale strands
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Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths - NDHB
Northland should expect 200 coronavirus cases and up to five deaths.
Northland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are
Northland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are.
Photos: 160kg of trash found on land and underwater
Dive Now and Love Whangarei Monthly Clean Up teamed up to pick up rubbish.
Vikings win to kick off 100-year celebrations
Sir Michael Jones was one of the many big rugby names in attendance on Friday.
Photos: Kaeo kids get creative
Annual festival aims to make arts, creativity accessible to Mid North kids.
Fire boss urges Northlanders to heed fire ban
Fire-starters can face costs of $1500 to $10,000 - but so far no one ordered to pay.