Over and above: Ruakākā volunteer firefighter Brian Weir celebrates 25-year milestone
Brian Weir will receive his gold star to commemorate 25 years of service later this year.
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Kaipara District councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from first meeting of 2022
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Northland DHB yet to agree to changes proposed by Mahitahi Hauora.
Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets
Focus now shifts to import terminal from April as refinery winds down operation.
Charges against Northland protest organiser Karen Brewer dropped
The charges relate to a protest that took place in Northland during lockdown last year.
New Covid cases in seven Northland areas; NZ to move to phase 3 of response
The Northland District Health Board reports 45 new cases in Northland today
Whangārei Heads woman missing overnight found close to home
The search began after Sue Clarridge failed to return home from a walk yesterday evening.
'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations
A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.
Warriors age-grade teams line up games at Jubilee Park in April
Rugby league legend Adam Blair spearheading push for two games in Whangārei.
Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free
Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief: New CCO for Northpower Contracting; and men's mental health discussion.
Donna Russell: Northland's bumper kiwifruit crop needs workers
Call goes out for more workers for Northland kiwifruit harvest
Health inequity: Could Northland have done a better job to immunise vulnerable Māori?
NDHB rejects critique that vaccination rollout didn't prioritise Māori health needs.
Dargaville Covid cases climb; new location of interest in Whangārei
The Northland District Health Board has released today's Covid numbers.
Man who sexually abused granddaughters hundreds of times jailed
Northland grandfather jailed for "horrific" sex offending against his four granddaughters.
Vaughan Gunson: Protest puts parties' mettle to the test
It's up to all of us, not just the political parties in Parliament, to counter that threat
'Northland's greatest cheerleader' Jeroen Jongejans remembered
Tributes from across the globe for Northland tourism legend Jeroen Jongejans
Northland school principal fears change to contact tracing leaves him in the dark
A new service to roll out nationwide after principals voice concerns over phase 2 plans.
Crack hunters on trail of goats in Russell State Forest
Northland's Russell State Forest has team of hunters tackling feral goat problem
'Intelligent' wahine with 'awesome sense of humour' celebrated for business success
He Puna Mārama CEO Raewyn Tipene is being celebrated for her business success.
New Northland Covid 19 case numbers dip; three more Northland schools report cases
Northland District Health Board reported 26 new cases in Northland today.
'He was on the water, in his happy place': Jeroen Jongejans' shock death sparks tributes
Northlanders are mourning the sudden passing of the self-described "passionate local".
More Northland schools report positive Covid cases
The list of Northland schools to report active Covid cases is growing.
'They were wild': Kerikeri man relives alleged assault by teens armed with hammer
The man says the alleged attack with hammers was the "scariest moment" of his life.
Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.
Blowgun darts may have targeted fish
Blowgun quiver and darts from Borneo among fascinating items at Whangārei Museum
Location unknown for seven Northland Covid 19 cases
Northland District Health Board reported 40 new cases in the region today.
Dargaville farmer sentenced over injured, under-fed, untreated cattle and sheep
The farmer's mistreatment of animals on his farm was discovered after complaints were made
Sheryl Mai: It's been a rollercoaster, but we made it
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Hihiaua Cultural Centre's new book confronts the future and pays homage to the past
The Hihiaua Cultural Centre has again delivered an emotive and profound exhibition.
'Lion Man' Craig Busch's fundraiser to get big cats back raises issue of who owns them
Lion Man's mum claims big cat park owner doesn't actually own the cats.
Drowning claims in Northland third highest in country
Northland's high drowning numbers concern safety campaigners