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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.
Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant
The new treatment station is about to come on-stream, boosting volumes by almost 50pc.
Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown
The 'stroppy' Australian winged weta is more widespread in Northland than first thought.
Months of training pays off during challenge in Whangārei
Those who had never kayaked or mountain biked before took on the challenge.
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake
Northpower has apologised after tsunami sirens went off by mistake.
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.
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake
Northland students up for the STEM challenge
17 Northland schools in EPro8 engineering STEM finals
Cancer sufferer laments lack of funded meds
Review of Pharmac to look into how to better fund new medicines for all illnesses.
Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police
"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."
Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.
News snippets from Northland
After 39 bids, Waipū home sells for $1.615m; and SH1 stretch closed this weekend.
Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones
Tsunami warning saw Northland restaurateur with seven eateries in evacuation zone
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO
Classical music and thrash metal will collide when Alien Weaponry perform with the NZSO.
Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks
Northland Muslim community Imam Suhil Musa two years on from Christchurch mosque attacks.
Organisers chuffed 1600 registered for the popular fun run/walk
Despite 200 withdrawals, 1600 turned up for the Beach to Basin in Whangārei.
Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert
Northland's response to last week's tsunami alert has been praised, but more work needed.
Industrial building in Mangawhai damaged by night blaze
A large amount of dangerous materials, such as gas bottles, were at the scene of the fire.
Whangārei retailers rate city's tsunami evacuation response
What did Whangārei retailers think of last week's tsunami alert response?
Whangārei Town Basin residents/ workers rate tsunami alert response
A Whangārei Town Basin resident and worker rate the tsunami alert response.
Cabinet will have to approve funding for new Whangārei airport
Dr Shane Reti supports moving Whangārei airport if it needs to be moved.
$3k of foil surf gear abandoned in Waipū returned by 'great guy'
A Ruakākā man didn't hesitate to ditch his hydrofoil and surfboard to help people in need.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
Three sites shortlisted but project could take years
Government funding will be needed for new Whangārei Airport to cost up to $150m.
News snippets from Northland
Boxer to fight for national title; and pair arrested over burglary.
Northland Sallies' food banks receive nearly 2000 food cans
Annual can for test pots exchange fills up the Salvation Army food banks in Northland.
Far North now home to carnivorous Australian flying weta
A carnivorous flying Aussie invader has arrived in the Far North
Protracted legal stoush between landowners and lines company
Case remitted to the Environment Court to finalise easements sought by Top Energy.