Family home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'
Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.
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Smoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.
Western Sharks the real deal with final round to play
Mid Northern overpower OBM at home to climb to second position.
Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match
This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Slain Northland woman's family: 'There will never be closure'
The murdered woman's final words to her mum were 'Don't forget my headstone.'
Ambulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central Whangārei
Emergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.
Man hit by car and killed as police warned him to get off road
As officers talked to the man he turned and walked into the path of an oncoming car.
Jury to decide if Pou murdered Whangārei's Bridget Simmonds
Jurors retired at 5pm last night and were set to return to Whangārei High Court at 10am.
Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges
Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.
Puppy owner says a rise in dog registration fee unfair
Whangārei grandma to present online petition against a rise in dog rego fee next week.
Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
You're more likely to die on Northland's roads because of drugs and booze
A lack of police staff when we need them makes catching Northland's drink-drivers harder.
'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partner
Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.
Murder-accused gave CPR after bashing partner, court told
Northland murder-accused advised police to get divers out of the water during confession.
Northland police at the scene of shooting in Dargaville
Two people were reportedly injured in the firearms incident in Dargaville this afternoon.
Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway
Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.
Whangārei South Rotary marks centennial with care-package donation
Whangārei South Rotary donates 100 care packages to mark its 100-year anniversary.
Jockey Elish McCall wins main race at Ruakākā
The weather was nice and the turf held up at the Ruakākā races on Saturday.
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Nearly 400 lightning strikes in one night; $25,000 raised for a worthy cause.
Wellsford run riot in the second spell
Injury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
One person dead, road closed after car crash in Mamaranui, Northland
The incident was reported just after 6pm.
Beyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killer
Police detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.
Meat works losing 'millions' through staff shortages
Meat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.
Principal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their own
A further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
Whangārei homicide: Plea from police for cellphone footage
Police were speaking with witnesses to understand what unfolded before the person's death.
Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder
Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
Photos: Nurses on strike in Northland
Images from the nurses' strike in Whangārei, Kawakawa and Kaitaia.
Northland hockey talent named in Games squad
Stacey Michelsen and Ella Gunson will again represent New Zealand at the Olympics.