‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightings
The DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.
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Grace Millane handbag appeal: Northland women stepping up to help out
The appeal was started in memory of Grace Millane, who was murdered in 2018.
‘It’s real bad’: Northland’s shocking rate of vehicle testing failures
More than a quarter of the country's vehicles fail their fitness checks on testing
Watch: Dramatic cruise ship rescue by Northland helicopter crew
A cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.
Missing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court action
A ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.
Breaking the ice: NZ swimmer’s chilly success at world event
Emilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.
NZ Post to investigate after truck clips tanker causing it to tip over
The road was closed for nine hours, with a tanker spilling milk.
News in brief: Kai Iwi Lakes event showcases local aquatic life
The latest news bites from around the region.
Final curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crash
Michael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
Northland farmers see golden tourism opportunity
The Northland farming couple turning fields into gold
Police make Whangārei robberies arrest after spotting suspect vehicle
Police have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of involvement in two robberies.
Police speak to family of young baby with head injuries
The child has made a recovery and has been discharged from hospital.
The unexplained disappearance of mail from Hokianga's postal system
Mail going missing include a handmade bag, a heartfelt letter and cards to grandchildren.
What does a hot, dry summer mean for kiwi?
Northland's had a hot, dry summer - what does that mean for kiwi?
What's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?
Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?
Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say
Dargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continues
Record dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.
'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it
‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outage
Northland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.
Thousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cable
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
Police investigating after baby hospitalised with serious head injuries
The baby was flown to Whangārei Hospital and later transferred to Starship hospital.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Urupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs
There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
Will Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'
Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday
Northland weather: What to expect this Christmas
What does the weather have in store for Northlanders this festive season?
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Why these Northland events are bringing festive joy to the community
There is no need for people to be alone or hungry on Christmas Day with two free events.
Rāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beach
Hapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there
How New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026
Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.
'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car ramming
Thankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.