Hundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaign
A new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.
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Fire chief issues stern warning after Far North rubbish fire takes hold of parched farmland
An out-of-control rubbish fire swept across a field on parched farmland in the Far North.
Mangamuka Gorge reopens tomorrow - five months after monster storm
State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge finally reopens
Just add water: Crop demo sites set up in Kaipara
Water demo sites aim to show possibilities for future high-value crops.
Teen parents need more support
Teen mums are productive, strong young women doing their best for themselves and baby.
How you can prevent avoidable deaths on Northland roads
Northland drivers seriously hurt in avoidable road crashes
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs
Large quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown
The Far North bus goes round and round ...
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Serious crash closes State Highway 1
Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei
Travel agents cautiously excited about travel bubbles with Australia and Cook Islands
Northland travel agents hope travel bubbles to Australia and the Cook Islands will work.
Moving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in Northland
Northland 16-tonne kauri staircase an unusual item for movers.
Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years
Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.
Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy
Marie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.
Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child
Efforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.
Northland swimmer stars in ocean race
Competing against almost 500 other swimmers, Finer finished 45th.
Trip down memory lane for Sir Michael Hill
Michael Hill takes a trip down memory lane visiting his old local haunts.
'He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experience
A Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety
Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop
Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.
Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware
Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.
Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed
Northland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out
News snippets from Northland
Man who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.
Billy the notorious cat burglar busted
Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Dog-eat-dog world as roaming cat-killer destroyed
Mother cat dead, missing kittens, pet cat wounded and neighbourhood in fear.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Violence at sea - anglers threaten commercial fishing boat
Northland commercial fishermen threatened with violence from recreational anglers.
They're back! Return of the giant wētā after 180 years
Wētāpunga, which weigh as much as a small bird, were last seen in Northland in the 1880s.
Northland news briefs: Trucks back, police sting on off-licenses
Catch up on news around the region.
Three women throw hats in ring for council byelection
All candidates support Māori seats.
Water poverty a 'human rights issue' in rural Northland
Half of Northlanders rely on rainwater tanks, more than three times the national average.