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Fisherman’s leg nearly amputated in horrific accident with boat propeller
"I clicked that if I don’t stay awake there’s a good chance I’ll never wake up again.”
Firefighting Santa suits up to surprise Onerahi kids with Christmas cheer
For two decades, Onerahi deputy fire chief Brian Redwood has help spread Christmas joy.
Northland news in brief: How to locate holiday traffic hotspots
Catch up on what's happening around the North.
18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister says
Jacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.
Simple summer meals: Chef and MasterChef winner Aaron Brunet's easy tortilla soup
Brunet's advice is find the joy in simplicity when it comes to cooking.
'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's life
Two visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.
Holiday road toll stands at two after fatal Whangārei crash
Three other people in the car were also injured.
Topless sunbathing, a road trip with a budgie: Seniors share memories of Christmas past
From a post-war Christmas to a road trip with a budgie; here are some favourite memories.
'I’m not leaving a kitten down a drain': Volunteers save tiny wet feline
The animal had been trapped underground for at least 48 hours.
Giant Waitangi Tribunal report calls for land return, constitutional makeover
The ‘history-defining’ report brings together five years and 500,000 pages of evidence.
Covid on the rise this Christmas
Cases of the virus in Northland have been increasing for months.
Time for a shell-ebration: It's Christmas in Northland!
Whangārei Mayor and visitors share their hopes and wishes for this Christmas
Grenade launchers may not be the best Christmas presents, Joe Bennett reckons
Joe Bennett muses on giving grenade launchers as Christmas presents.
Carolyn Hansen: Like true beauty, fitness satisfaction radiates from inside
The better you feel, the more you want to feel better.
Collaborative Tai Tokerau efforts acknowledged at 2022 NZ Recreation Awards
The strategy looks to create a bicultural future for play, active recreation and sport.
Our Treasures: Toys of yesteryear that won children's hearts
A toy hunt at Whangārei Museum reveals many treasures.
Chopper dispatched to help fight Far North fire
Far North firefighters are battling a blaze in Waipapa.
Christmas lunch at Open Arms: 'It’s about connection'
155 Whare Āwhina's CEO Liz Cassidy-Nelson wants to offer connection this Christmas
How to avoid festive season stress
Many people feel pressure around gift-giving and hosting, a psychologist says.
News briefs: Whale watch continues; murder accessory named
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Northland teacher retires after 50 years in the classroom
Seeing changes in children’s lives for the better is so rewarding.
Award-winning Kaiwaka author writes her way to prestigious fellowship
Kelly Ana Morey plans to use her residency to work on her sixth novel.
The plus side, and down side to the proposed legislation to regulate property managers
Around 28 per cent of New Zealanders reside in rental properties.
Unique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to council
Unique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council
Police operation nets man with 'strong links' to Mongrel Mob
The man will face 15 charges when he appears in the Kaikohe District Court in January.
Woman charged with being accessory to Whangārei murder can be named
Leonie Farell was remanded in custody and will return to court in February.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobs
The award-winning business could double in size.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
Summer of surfing for Northland farmers
Surfing for farmers will be taking place in Ahipara, Waipū Cove and Sandy Bay this summer.
John Williamson: Are the Aussies doing it better? The battle to enforce seatbelt wearing
Nine of the 23 road fatalities this year involved people not wearing seatbelts.
Lisa Forester wins award for native plant conservation
Lisa Forester has worked in Northland's backyard for over 40 years
Young injured whale in Bay of Islands under careful watch, says Department of Conservation
The department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.