Flags at RSA in Whangārei flying at half mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh.

News briefs from Northland.

Church restoration and wharf upgrade in Northland get grants from Te Hiku Community Board.

NRC warns on irresponsible burning of waste material this autumn and winter.

Kamo and OBM joint leaders after three rounds of Northland club rugby.

Memorial honours 499 Chinese miners whose remains were lost at sea in 1902.

'Your ancestors lie with our ancestors in this soil ... They are at home.'

Ruakākā Beach hosts 300 lifeguards for BP Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships.

Third defendant also accused of shooting at police, wounding with intent to cause GBH.

While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.

Pump tracks for two Far North towns; and kiwi released postponed by a day.

A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.

Northland's team are chasing glory on their Kamo home course after strong recent results.

Fresh from quarantine, a former Whangārei woman reunites with sister.

Toi Ngāpuhi gets $8500 from the Grassroots Fund for its Taiohi Taioha wananga toi series.

Autumn signals the need to start preparing for the winter season.

It was amazing to find other people serious about writing poetry.

300 of NZ's top surf lifesavers are at Ruakākā for the IRB National Championships.

Bigger fines, tougher certification or even taking vans off the road are among proposals.

'Sub-group' of freedom campers spoiling it for other visitors and locals, Minister says.

The $170m complex will house 340 people in 200 villas and townhouses with 80 more in care.

News in brief from Northland

Isey Cross' last time at the movies was during World War II - but this time she's the star

Nova power charges up about $2.30 a week while Mercury's is about $2 a month.

Early morning adventures bring traffic to a standstill, entail joy ride.

Four tracks and a campground were closed on April 1 amid fears for public safety.

Academy aims to help disabled youngsters 'live their best lives'.

Paora Tiatoa's exhibition opens tonight at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre.

This weekend all eyes are on the Arapohue Club's annual Ken Bradley Memorial Men's Triples