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Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires
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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.
Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling
Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death of baby girl
The 10-month-old died of asphyxia, police say.
Pouto teens to play international netball tournament
The team is the first from Kaipara to attend the prestigious netball tournament.
New study aims to find effective meth treatments for mana whenua
“We want to know their story on what works and doesn’t, and if not, then why?”
'There is hope': How a man transformed a life of depression
Northland mental health survivor comes out about his struggles and eventual transformation
Family fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency services
Kids and adults had fun at the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Kensington Park.
'Already feel like a winner': Entertainer Luke Bird says on being a finalist for TV awards
Northland entertainer Luke Bird is a favourite to win the Television Personality award.
Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus
Northland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.
Tickets for big double world champion fight night sold out
There may be a second release of general admission tickets.
Expert tracker Fawn: The latest addition to the police force
Police dog Fawn leading the way for the police force with its tracking expertise.
Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award
The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.
SPCA - warn your neighbours, keep your own pets calm over Guy Fawkes
The festivities often traumatise pets, cattle and wild animals.
'It’s Pipiwai Hard all the way. Lani Daniels ready to add second world title belt to her locker
'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'
People urged to stay away from Great Exhibition Bay following possible explosive device found
The NZ Defence Force is working with police to safely detonate the explosive.
Electricity from Kaitāia solar farm to power big-box retailers
Kaitāia's massive solar farm will provide electricity to a national retail giant.
Marsden Cove business owners raise safety concerns after alleged aggravated robbery
Police say they have no tolerance for those causing harm in Northland communities.
Two Kaipara coast campgrounds need new managers
Many memories have been made at beach campgrounds over the years.