Stage two of meningococcal vaccinations under way
Northland DHB to open more community clinics for meningococcal vaccination.
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Firefighters relieved after a drop in rubbish fire callouts
Total fire ban in Northland may not be necessary.
Juniors reel in impressive haul
Over 40 fish were caught by a record number of anglers at the Bay of Islands tournament.
Northland news in brief: utes collide and arson attempt on scout den
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1200 Northlanders turned to Quitline last year; New Year numbers up nationally
Some 1200 Northland smokers reached out to Quitline last year, and this month is busy too.
Travellers roll up for a cool treat
A new business on State Highway 1 north of Whangārei is helping holiday traffic stay cool
Fire chief first on scene at fatal motorbike crash
Harley v truck and trailer crash thought to have occurred as bike was overtaking.
Northland news in brief: Lakes open day and applications open for community funding
News snippets from Northland
Kerikeri 88-year-old loses everything in house fire
Woman and her dog unharmed but home of 18 years destroyed.
Fisherman's death Northland's second suspected drowning of 2019
The 65-year-old man's body was found off Motukaraka Pt, Hokianga, about 8pm on Monday.
Popular Far North walking track reopens
Kaiaraara (Duke's Nose) track open again after extensive upgrades.
Carnival good prep for age group swimmers
Over 200 people came to watch 121 swimmers aim to beat their personal bests.
Public health advice on hand hygiene
Rise in campylobacter cases prompt health warning in Northland.
Northland news in brief: Laurie Hall Park work continues and unexpected cruise ship visit
News snippets from Northland
Temperatures to continue in the high 20s
MetService is predicting another hot week for Northland.
Speeding launch sparks on-water police chase
High-powered catamaran seen travelling at high speed between dive flags in Bay of Islands.
2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's top news photographs
2018 in review: Peter de Graaf's top news photographs
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show.
Sporting 'Good Sorts' needed for Northland Sports Awards
Sporting 'Good Sorts' needed for Northland Sports Awards.
Dive trip turns to tragedy in Bay of Islands
Dive squad to recover body of man involved in diving tragedy.
Northland news: Kiwi Coast finalist in NZer of the Year
News snippets from around Northland.
Body of diver recovered in Bay of Islands
The man failed to surface while diving in the Bay of Islands.
Diver fails to surface in Bay of Islands
The alarm was raised about 8.30am after the diver struck trouble near Moturoa Island.
Hapū leaders call hui to discuss a way forward
The hui will be held at Kohewhata Marae in January.
Northland officials considering fire ban across region
Senior fire officials are considering a total fire ban in Northland to drive message home.
Fisherman lands monster 311kg blue marlin
It took the Kerikeri man just over an hour to land the 311kg beast.
Far North district councillors offer thoughts as election year approaches
Far North District councillors answer questions put to them by the "Northern Advocate".
New Year: fatal fire, drink driving, good crowd
Revellers were mainly well behaved but a few incidents marred the night.
Head-on collision narrowly avoided in Northland
Mike Chubb had just seconds to avoid a head-on collision.
New loos for Far North as tourist numbers climb
The new or upgraded toilets will be in Waitangi, Haruru Falls, Opononi and Mitimiti.
Fat Freddy's Drop promise great show at Whangārei stadium
Fat Freddy's Drop promise great show at Whangārei stadium.
Police called in over Kerikeri tree poisoning
At least four pohutukawa at Opito Bay are expected to die as a result of poison attack.