Northland lifeguards make their mark as Awards of Excellence finalists
Winners will be named tomorrow at an awards evening in Auckland.
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Northland news in brief: Two people seriously hurt in crash
New snippets from around the region.
One new Māori ward councillor for Kaipara District Council from review
New Māori ward for Kaipara will bring an extra councillor to the table
Old-school sounds for Whangārei listeners
Return of Flava's old-school sounds will be music to Whangārei fans' ears.
Car hits tree: two people seriously injured in Kawakawa crash
Five people were in the car at the time it collided with a tree in Kawakawa.
Twelve fires in seven months: Far North town fed up with firebug
An arsonist in Ahipara is putting pressure on already busy volunteer firefighters.
Improvements made to 'absolute dog of an intersection' in the Far North
A new roundabout at the dangerous Puketona intersection was officially opened yesterday.
Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'
Utes and tractors will gather from 11am in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.
News snippets from Northland
Bird's nest starts a tractor fire; consultation on speed limits.
Surf school, rongoā lollies, books showcased by enterprising youngsters
This year's entries cover everything from surf lessons to kids' books and rongoā lollies
Contaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last year
Site operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.
Councillors vote for further investigation into multi-million dollar development
Government funding of $60m too enticing to let go for development in Whangārei.
Orca encounter first-time experience for Marsden Point folk
The pod was first spotted around 8am heading into the harbour.
Fundraising machines: How the Hokianga raised over $30,000 for their rescue helicopter
Hokianga residents have raised over $30,000 for Northland's rescue helicopter service.
Blair Tuke and Portia Woodman among those going to Tokyo
Young swimmer Hayley McIntosh among Northlanders to compete in the Olympics
News snippets from Northland
Critically injured man dies; biggest crowd at Turner Centre; and fire cause electrical.
Home invasion: Woman jailed for robbing 92-year-old
The robbery near Kawakawa in 2019 left the victim in hospital and shocked the nation.
Cop car smash accused in mental health unit
'Acutely unwell' woman in mental health unit after alleged waterfront car-ramming chaos.
North police hone in on vehicles as investigation into man's death continues
Police are focusing on sightings of the vehicles between 3pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday
Watch: Orcas spotted up close at Marsden Point
Locals enjoy close encounter with a pod of orcas at Marsden Point.
Why the Northland hospitality sector is struggling with severe staff shortages
Northland restaurants are concerned about ongoing staff shortages.
Injured cattle on State Highway 10 causes driving delays in the Far North
A collision between a car and cattle on State Highway 10 may cause delays in the Far North
Shane Reti: Great to see everyone standing together
I think this is the next foreshore and seabed for this government.
Northland artists encouraged to register and bring their 'weird' to festival
Registrations are open for the Whangārei Fringe Festival.
Photograph collection captures early taxi transport scene
Much like today, there were just a couple of taxi firms sharing Whangārei in the 1930s.
Young party-goer stabbed Northland teenager so hard knife snapped, Whangārei court hears
The 19-year-old will be sentenced for manslaughter on November 3 this year.
'Hard case gentleman': friends and family pay tribute to Whangārei man found after four-day search
Close friends have shared their memories of the talented sportsman and loving family man.
Whangārei water could be piped to Mangawhai for $750M development
$750m Mangawhai development wants to use Whangārei's drinking water.
Whangārei District Councillors to discuss recommendations for Oruku Landing project
Possible targeted rate to fund conference and events centre in Whangārei.
Wet weather and gales sweep across North
Kāeo was hit hardest as heavy rain flooded several roads.
Far North man's death sparks police investigation
Police have appealed for sightings of vehicles potentially linked to Saturday's incident.
Live: Wet weather front kicks off school holidays
Weather warnings are in place for Northland.
Disappointment for OBM as Mid Northern seize win
The form teams have reached the final of Northland''s premier club rugby competition.
Lotto millionaire: 'It's truly life-changing'
$1 million Lotto win "truly life-changing" for Northland couple.