Wild West comes to Waimamaku
Once a year a South Hokianga town is invaded by gun-toting horsemen and highway robbers.
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Northlanders urged to take action against country's 'silent killer'
Bystander CPR and using a defibrillator can increase the chance of survival 50 per cent.
Hora Hora forced to field reserve players due to injuries
Kamo run riot over Hora Hora in a opening of the Tyrepower club rugby.
Family Fun Day debut a resounding success
Families turn up in droves to Family Fun Day and to have their say in district's future.
Tara iti / NZ fairy tern survival in Northland helped with chick born at Auckland Zoo
A partnership with Auckland Zoo gives hope for NZ's rarest bird, the tara iti/fairy tern.
Northland news in brief
Crews fight Kaitaia house fire; and the Shonky Fest is on this Saturday at Matapouri.
Back to school for Kamo High School's class of 1960
Class of 1960 return to Kamo High School.
Married 70 years: How a lost coin toss led to a 'wonderful life'
If he'd won a coin toss Norm wouldn't have met Doreen one evening on the Waiheke ferry.
Secrets to a 65-year marriage revealed
Couple still have untold stories after 65 years together.
'Disabled lives matter' - a new chant waiting for wings to fly
A protest from the largest minority in New Zealand took place this week.
Family fun day today to promote WDC's long-term plan
Today's fun day at Pohe Island is part of WDC's Draft Long Term Plan public consultation.
Whangārei teen sees fire destroy bedroom cabin
Eight fire trucks and two tankers spent around four hours extinguishing the growing fire.
Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'
Love at first sight in the bus bay 61 years ago
Still together 61 years on, two foundation members will celebrate KHS ' 61st anniversary.
Māori ward decision stands after councillors vote
A move by five councillors to overturn WDC's vote in favour of Māori wards has failed.
More engagement with iwi and councils at the forefront
Plans for more housing projects are being mooted by the new Kāinga Ora boss in Northland.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa students graduating in Northland
800 students to graduate across Northland from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Northland schoolchildren get hot air balloon ride
Hot air balloon ride for Northland school kids.
Northland teaching student wins major award
Northland teaching student wins major award
Northland bowls: Champion of Champion Singles this weekend
Northland bowls' Champion of Champion Singles event this weekend
Northland wins big with $4.2M Lotto Powerball win
$4.2M Lotto Powerball win for lucky Northlander
Whangārei early childhood centre's pataka kai teaching valuable lessons
Whangārei's Geckos Early Learning Centre builds pataka kai to help feed community
Joint effort to fix Taipā wastewater problems
Agreement to work together for best sewage solution ends long-running court action.
Covid 19 coronavirus: How a global pandemic is the norm for Whangārei baby
Global pandemic just a part of life for 11-month-old Ted Morrison, born during lockdown.
Ngāti Hine leader rejects 'problematic' offer on homeless
It is up to the marae if they want to temporarily house the homeless in Northland.
Far North councillor sheds tears of relief after lengthy health diagnosis
Far North councillor opens up about painful condition after suffering for a decade.
Woman found guilty while her partner will be re-tried
Jury unable to reach verdict on man allegedly involved in police pursuit in the Far North.
Fire in backyard sheds on Whangārei property extinguished
A fire at a Puwera property, near Portland, was swiftly brought under control.
Bach destroyed in another arson at Ahipara
High tide meant firefighters had to use a 4WD ute to reach the blaze.
Bay firms fear marine mammal sanctuary will hurt their businesses
Bay of Islands businesses fear a marine mammal sanctuary will "massively impact" them.
Photos: Ōhaeawai celebrates Taiamai Day
Ōhaeawai, just east of Kaikohe, has been celebrating Taiamai Day for more than a decade.