Search continues for missing diver in Far North
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Agreement to help save Northland’s largest lake
Agreement should help restore Lake Ōmāpere's life force.
Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.
Northland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/evening
Thunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon
Could your social media post be defamatory? Experts' warning
Experts ask people to be mindful of negative effects when posting information online.
Toxic shellfish warning for Northland's west coast - don't eat them
Very high levels of toxin-producing phytoplankton have been found in seawater tests.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.
Sweetwaters' sour taste in Kaitāia - no water yet from $15M-plus project
Kaitāia's Sweetwater aquifer 'permanent' water supply not yet working.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets new speed limits as part of safety plan
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets summer safety plan and new speed limits
Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter
'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'
Peria School celebrates success at prizegiving
The event was also a chance to farewell students.
'The fireball, it was huge' - Missing meteorite could still be found
What should people look for if they did want to search for the meteorite?
Meet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awards
Northlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.
Whangārei's beloved busker gifted new mobility scooter on birthday
Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.
Historic Ngāpuhi Waitangi Tribunal report into injustices delivered to the iwi at Waitangi
Ngāpuhi's Waitangi Tribunal report will aid iwi's stalled Treaty claims.
Vegan ate too many berries, rushing home for sex: Wildest excuses for speeding revealed
Excuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.
Successful Wahine Toa II slug-fest could get sequel - promoters delighted with response
Promoter wants to bring more boxing to Whangārei after huge Wahine Toa II event
Far North, Mangawhai at greatest risk of drought and fire bans as El Niño bites
Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires
Firefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns home
A Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.
Search and rescue braced for summer spike; boaties rescued after vessel sinks
A busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.
International opponents welcomed as historic fight night closes in
'I want to be a role model for the next generation of Indian female fighters.'
Struggle to feed extra mouths: Northlanders grateful for SPCA's free mobile desexing clinic
The SPCA's mobile desexing clinic saw hundreds of animals desexed in Northland.
Onerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigator
The 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.
Shops evacuated after gas leak alert
Emergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.
65yo motorcyclist killed in crash on State Highway 1 over the weekend
Police investigations say the cause of the crash was not like most involving motorbikes.
Person injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryer
A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
'I feel so devastated': Mum loses everything in fire caused by home dryer
The mum passed emergency services but had no idea they were headed to her home.
Firefighters open up about their 25 years of service and receiving top honours
They were grateful for being recognised for the top honour.
First cruise ships to be welcomed to Whangārei next year
The ships arrive next year in what's set to be a boon for regional economic prosperity.
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
Some Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fix
There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.
Two people with critical injuries in hospital after serious crash
Pair with critical injuries hospitalised after serious crash.
Desperate mum pleads for help to fund baby's fight against cancer
A Givealittle page was set up to help baby Robin fight cancer.