Northland freediver dies in Far North from suspected drowning
Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.
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Nominate a local legend for this year's NZer of the Year
Nominations closing soon for 2022 New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Crafty ideas keep resthome lockdown blues at bay
Elderly residents' 'towel teddies' will be presents for youngsters at a nearby preschool.
Māori vaccination rates in Northland four times lower than Europeans'
Drive-through vaccination clinics aim to boost numbers.
Two newly built homes vie for house of the year
Two homes built in Northland are among the top 100 in the country
Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic
People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.
Paihia's Walking Weekend gets a boost
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.
Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Disappointed kids return early from Tongariro to lockdown
After months of fundraising for trip of a lifetime, kids return early.
Help available for Northland businesses hit hard by level 4 lockdown
Northland businesses hit hard by level 4 lockdown can get help
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police issue fines to lockdown rulebreakers
People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.
Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.
Kamo High School targets Christmas break to begin new build
Kamo High School's new build construction works are planned to start in term 2 of 2022.
Whangārei family has tips for beating the lockdown blues
Set some challenges, keep occupied, get a routine and have fun to beat lockdown
'It was fairly going for it': Bird's nest blaze destroys tractor
Farmers urged to check their machinery for nests after Takahue blaze.
How to survive the Covid-19 lockdown in your bubble
Northland mental and physical health experts give guidelines to get through the lockdown.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: police investigating Northland Covid breaches find cash, drugs, and a machete
All four people appeared in the Far North courts on Monday to face drug-related charges.
Northland police make arrests related to alleged aggravated robbery in Kamo
The men fled the store with cigarettes after quick thinking staff activated a fog cannon.
Northland police at scene of fatal crash in Peria, Far North
The crash is believed to have occurred prior to it being reported to police this morning.
Former Northland MP Matt King defends controversial Covid post
Ex-MP says he wanted to spark a debate about ongoing lockdowns and the way ahead for NZ.
Northland reaches 100,000 Covid vaccinations milestone
More than 100,000 Covid 19 vaccinations have been administered in Northland
Essential workers in Northland can get free childcare from today
Northland's essential workers can get free access to childcare from today.
Police presence at Northland/Auckland 'border' increased, turning back holiday-makers
Police say they'll keep up a visible presence across Te Tai Tokerau throughout level 4.
Packing a punch: What drives Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu
Kaitaia-born Mea 'The Nightmea' Motu is gearing up for the biggest fight of her career.
Covid 19 found near Northland's border in wastewater at Warkworth
Covid 19 detected in wastewater testing at Warkworth, just south of Northland's border
Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest organisers await wastewater test results
The August 13-15 festival drew crowds from as far away as Dunedin, and many Aucklanders.
Locals close idyllic beach, call out lockdown breakers
Only two people so far have refused to leave.
Virtual invite inside Northlanders' bubbles
What's been going on inside your bubble? We take a look from afar.
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.