News in brief: Ruapekapeka Rd sealed; Census Day coming up in March
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Wet summer taking a toll on more than just mood
We're ready to go once the weather clears.
Northland’s nosediving breath alcohol testing has road safety advocates concerned
Northland road safety advocates are concerned about plummeting breath alcohol testing.
Mystery as ‘misdelivered’ courier packages fill letterboxes
The parcels were addressed to people living streets, even kilometres, away.
Northland sweltered and was soaked in 2022 as region went through hottest year on record
The top-four warmest years on record have all occurred since 2016.
Cheeky Dargaville man who erected town's sign at Cape Reinga revealed - sort of
Mystery solved - man behind Dargavile sign at cape Reinga explains why
Owners of stolen mail in Northland sought by police
Far North man accused of raiding letterboxes up Northland's east coast in December.
Slow fashion breathes new life into old clothes
How can we change our relationship with clothes to something more long term, over a fling?
'It didn’t seem real': Tūtūkākā Marina still recovering from tsunami surge a year later
The marina will become even more resilient against tsunamis.
Carolyn Hansen: Super-seeds will boost your health
These tiny but mighty warriors can boost your health.
Columnist Joe Bennett learns a lot from his once-messy garage
Joe Bennett goes on a journey of discovery in his messy garage.
Northland boxer, and three-time New Zealand champion Lani Daniels will fight for a world title against a fellow-Kiwi
Whangārei's Lani Daniels to get second world heavywight boxing title fight
High Court ruling sees Government propose reducing Northland crayfish limits
High Court ruling that Govt allows too many crayfish to be taken in Northland sees review
Guests at home in Kiwi North's Wētā Hotel
The Wētā Hotel at Kiwi North is perfect housing for our unique insects,
Daughter killed after car rolls on to tent: Coroner’s concern over police investigation
Report questions police investigation and conflicting evidence about car's handbrake.
Latest news from Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson
Good results for Northland bowlers at National Open Singles and Pairs.
Concerns wharf will be demolished 'secretly' and without consultation
Residents say the wharf is a well-used fishing spot, with high recreational value.
Woman told she was too young to get cancer now battling to live
Hollie Welsh, 33, found out she had less than a year to live.
News in brief from Northland: Lotto winner; arrest after fleeing police
News snippets from Northland
Sign prank at Cape Reinga puts Kaipara metropolis on the world stage
‘Cheeky’ sign sums up all that’s great about New Zealand, sharp-eyed visitor says.
Friends, family pay tribute after 'unexplained' death of Northland woman
Marsden was found dead on Sunday, after going missing almost a month earlier.
Repairing slips caused by ex-tropical cyclone Hale means delays on SH1 south of Whangārei
Expect delays on SH1 across the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, as slips cleared
All of the photos from Juicy Festival Whangārei
People could be seen lining up before 9am to make their way to the music festival.
Whangārei Juicy Festival kicks off without a storm
The bad weather appears to have passed and Juicy Festival is full steam ahead.
Cyclone Hale: Your guide to which roads are now open in wake of storm
Many roads were closed yesterday due to floodwaters - here's the latest this morning.
Nearly 100mm of rain in 12 hours for Whangārei during yesterday's deluge
Well over a month's worth of rain fell in one day in Whangārei.
New tech could save lives - or swamp emergency services with false alarms
New iPhone feature automatically calls 111 with a GPS location if it detects a car crash.
Four Northland liquor outlets caught selling alcohol to minors
Police and Te Whatu Ora carried out two Controlled Purchase Operations recently.
Northland news in brief: Doco on unique project; missing teen turns up
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Family say teen with brain tumour missing for 11 days has been found
The missing Whangārei teen with a brain tumour has been found.
SH1 closed at Brynderwyn and flights canned as Cyclone Hale hits
Whangārei is bearing the brunt as the ex-tropical cyclone approaches landfall.
Family worried about safety of missing Whangārei teen with brain tumour
Anyone who had seen Emily urged to contact police on 105.
Against the odds: How debilitating migraines led to 'life-altering' diagnosis for Kerikeri woman
Miracle drug Keytruda is extending the life of Kerikeri mum and business owner.
Juicy Fest hits Whangārei this week
Radio station Flava is hosting Juicy Fest at Whangārei's Semenoff Stadium.