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Evacuees to spend third night out of homes as 2000ha fire rages on
Northland fire boss says blaze will take a week to put out and a month to mop up.
Live: Far North firefighters battle record 2000ha blaze; 50 homes at risk as wind picks up
Helicopters are trying to bring the fire under control before wind is expected to pick up.
Northland's Mea Motu returns to the gym
Busy 2022 ahead for Northland boxing champion Mea Motu
Charlie's an angel: Hero dog saves woman after bike accident
A dog is being called a hero for helping its owner after she fell while biking.
News in brief: Search on for cricket talent, win with summer photo competition
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Sheryl Mai: Meri Kirihimete, hari tau hou and here's to a well-deserved break for us all
One of the big topics this year has been the Three Waters Reform.
Checkpoints to become mobile with spot checks
Popular holiday spots and at-risk communities in Northland targeted for Covid vax.
More than 24 hours to bring vegetation fire under control
Warning to check for dangers before lighting fires in Northland.
Options on fuel stockholding at Marsden Pt being worked on
Global disruption to fuel supply a grave threat for New Zealand, report says.
Joe Bennett: Poignant? I'll give you poignant
To this day it is remembered as being among the greatest outfield catches of all time.
Sales of adult fun toys nearly doubled in Kaikohe
Kaikohe saw the largest percentage increase in sex-toy sales nationally with 46 per cent.
Carolyn Hansen: Guilt is a joy stealer - how to ditch it
"Without guilt weighing us down, we feel incredibly light, exuberant."
Whangārei stroke survivors left high and dry as hydrotherapy physio urgently replaced
A stroke survivor was furious the important hydrotherapy sessions were suddenly canned.
Psychedelic VR cosmos to lure visitors to revamped Whangārei Art Museum
The art gallery was revamped for $70k with improved plan layout and access for public.
Northland news in brief: Win with summer photo competition,
Send in your best summer snaps and be in with a chance to win one of three hampers.
Person dies after Far North boaties discover them unconscious in water
Police say they are still looking into the circumstances of the person's death.
Black Power and Head Hunters arrested as police crack down on gang tensions
Police are still investigating two shootings that unfolded in Raumanga last week.
'A family has now lost a loved one just before Christmas': Motorcyclist dies in fatal crash in Dargaville
Police are asking motorists to take extreme care on the region's roads these holidays.
'Much loved' missing Kaitaia man found passed away by police in river
Missing Kaitaia man Loren Ross-Taylor was found passed away by police divers on Friday.
How the Grinch didn't steal Christmas
Santa parade and street party cancelled but there's no stopping Christmas in Kerikeri.
Police to review Northland checkpoints after busy weekend ahead
Police have not yet made a decision about the future of the current Northland checkpoints.
Transparency call amid $7 million WDC civic centre price hike
Mayor Sheryl Mai said the council did not know what the final project costs would be.
Birds of a feather: Ōkaihau couple busy raising 50 kiwi on farm
The couple's farm is full of celebrity kiwi such as Jacinda and Ashley, Harry and Meghan.
Kaipara's Ruawai first area to get climate change pilot
Ruawai chosen as first settlement to pilot new Northland climate change adaptation work
Sea patrol: Fisheries Officers will be out on Northland waters these holidays
Stick to the fisheries rules this summer, or risk action.
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene
Centre Championship Triples winners revealed.
Whangārei bus service dropped after year-long trial
Summer Beach Bus service doubling this year but long-term service is a no-go.
Three Northland hospitals in line for Covid upgrades
Bay of Islands Hospital the biggest winner with plans for a 20-bed pandemic response ward
'Massive concern' as not every vehicle stopped at checkpoints
Border control volunteers unhappy not all cars checked at checkpoints.
From horses to houses: Planned $400m Dargaville development on former racecourse site
The development would be one of Kaipara's biggest if it gets the go-ahead.
Editorial: Finding the best path forward the Northland way
The checkpoints aren't about keeping Aucklanders out.
Where we are going wrong with sunscreen
Kiwis are living at a latitude that is way beyond their design specs
Yachties celebrate new Town Basin look with classic boat show
The classic boat show coincides with the Bright Lights in the City.