Don't panic - Whangārei smoke just burn-offs
Smoke hanging over Whangārei today is just from controlled burns.
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Three arrests, firearm seized in Far North
Police have arrested three people and seized a firearm.
Arty Football Fern's tribute to trio of women's world cups
Northland Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson paints impressive mural at Eden Park
Northland employee drought: Sawmill forced to scale back operation
Northland has seen a 10 per cent job ad growth from March to April this year.
NZTA asks Northlanders for opinions on plan to reduce speed limits on state highways
Consultation open on plans to reduce Northland's state highway speed limits
Northland news in brief: Gunshots heard in Kaikohe; school attendance strong
The latest news bites from around the region.
Restoration of Old Town Hall pencilled in
It's been a long road for the Old Town Hall after a fire tore through the building in 2019
Ruawai College students revel in overhauled curriculum
Ruawai College gives students the liberty to choose their own learning modules.
Northland Inc: Our international borders are opening, so are we ready?
Northland remains relatively undiscovered but ready to share our regional gems with others
Avocado nursery sees benefits of signing up to biosecurity scheme
Whangārei's Lynwood Avocado Nursery first to sign up to new biosecurity scheme
Sick baby may have lived if he wasn't sent home from emergency department
The baby died two days after being sent home from a half-hour ED visit.
Northland police justified in using dog, IPCA rules
The use of police dog was justified, the IPCA has ruled.
Uretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spot
Report highlights coroners' comments after four Northland drownings
Our Treasures: Display lets the kete out of the bag
Bags of bags on display at Whangārei Museum
How a project plans to save Northland's disappearing whitebait
Northland's at-risk īnanga population gets $1.2M funding boost
Rugby: New format has Taniwha hosting Auckland, Harbour
Draws for the NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and the Heartland competition announced
'Breathe bro, just breathe': Off-duty lifeguard saves man's life - twice
Quick-thinking lifeguard Quinn Bedford successfully resuscitated the hurt man twice.
Northland's biggest tertiary education provider hopeful Budget 2022 breaks down barriers
NorthTec's chief executive welcomes Budget 2022 investment into vocational education.
$2-an-hour difference irks Northland care and support workers protesting over pay equity
Northland care and support workers take to streets over lack of pay parity
Person in possession of a firearm arrested
Two firearms recovered by police and one man arrested in Horeke.
Ruakākā toxic dump site: Environment Court orders six to pay $2.6M for clean-up
Six companies responsible for a toxic dump site at Ruakākā ordered to pay $2.6 million
Exciting new projects underway in Whangārei - Mayor Sheryl Mai
International rally and other projects show Whangārei is shining
Whangārei hosts latest NZ Wheelchair Basketball Nationals
Wheelchair Rugby Nationals see keen competition in Whangārei
New Zealand Society of Authors roadshow hits Whangārei
Some of country's top authors at Whangārei roadshow
Northland writer pens book about the Hikurangi Swamp scheme.
Northland writer Diana Menefy has penned a new book about the Hikurangi Swamp scheme.
New playground for Kerikeri progressing
New attraction will include flying fox, swings, slides, tunnels, towers and climbing wall.
Russell man, 28, looking to beat multinationals for marine contracts
Andrew Johnson saw no reason why multinationals should snaffle big construction contracts.
Shave for Cure by Whangārei students raises thousands of dollars
Whangārei Boys' High School and NorthTec students come together for a "good cause".
Northland's Te Hononga Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery win awards
Northland buildings dedicated to Austrian artist Hundertwasser win major awards
Govt hints firefighter mandate rules could ease — but no date given
Brigades under pressure due to high number of callouts combined with volunteer exodus.
14-yo armed robbery suspect walks free after police botch arrest
Judge believed police wanted to make sure teen didn't get bail again.
News snippets from Northland
Memorial scholarships, airport feedback, and planting day.