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More than 30 drink-drivers nabbed by Whangārei police over three nights
Northlanders paid more than $60,000 in fines related to drink-driving last year.
Topic of FNDC 'mega-consultation': Just about everything
Far North council consulting on four big plans, looking ahead up to 80 years, all at once.
Two all-girl teams crowned Northpower EPro8 Challenge champions
Two female teams take out Northland's EPro8 Challenge top spots.
Historic Whangārei homestead a jigsaw puzzle to renovate
The Whangārei builders working on Glorat are gaining an education in history.
'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'
Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.
Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters
To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.
City street will be one way due to roadworks masterplan
A busy Whangārei street down to one way
Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui
Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.
Lawnmower sparks large blaze in Tutukaka
Church Bay residents praise the firefighters and helicopter pilots who tackled the fire.
Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station
The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.
Cup win a boost for Northland's future sailing champions - sailing veterans
Sailing veterans say sport needs to seize chance to get more youth, girls, Māori on board.
Smoke alarm, sprinklers save lives at home for disabled
Five residents, some with limited mobility, and one staff member were in the house.
Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka
A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.
Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project
A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.
Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon
Project aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.
Accused tells court he was out fishing with a cousin, not driving vehicle
Northland man elects to give evidence and call a witness in his trial in Whangārei.
Why five councillors are challenging WDC's Māori wards vote
Vince Cocurullo says it's important the community's voice is heard.
Poplars and willows for sale from Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council is again selling poplars and willows to help stop erosion
Elderly woman with dementia missing for more than four hours found in Whangārei
Anyone with information about Elizabeth Hayward's whereabouts are asked to contact police.
Death of Northland man in Dargaville takes region's road toll to seven
As the road toll continues to climb people are being urged to take extra care on driving.
Covid 19 coronavirus: 40,000 tests given as first phase of vaccine rollout nears completion in Northland
Northland gears up to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers at the end of March.
Months of training pays off during challenge in Whangārei
Those who had never kayaked or mountain biked before took on the challenge.
Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown
The 'stroppy' Australian winged weta is more widespread in Northland than first thought.
News snippets from Northland
Queen tribute act to play two Northland shows; and 'boil water' notice ends.
Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids
Lunches in school provide equality and benefit students' energy levels, a teacher says.