A special microscope is allowing Northlanders to take a much closer look at their world.

The latest news bites from around the region.

'It’s out the gate' - Whangārei resident concerned about out-of-control dogs.

Slippage described as 'quite a concern' but it doesn't mean the dam's about to fail.

Police say the 48yo's death is not being treated as suspicious.

Givealittle page set up to help deaf Kerikeri bowler represent NZ at world champs.

More than half of submitters supported the rise.

Some local horses are in the running for success at the Ruakākā races this weekend.

Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.

The councils are working to get ahead of the pest before it spreads elsewhere.

Molly’s passing was a surprise as it had been eating well and its droppings were normal.

Volunteers welcome at upcoming community effort to plant 800 natives in Mangōnui.

Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.

A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.

The young woman suffered a traumatic brain injury and PTSD on a girl's night out.

Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.

The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.

A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.

Brothers fired shots at house after a drug deal confrontation.

The state housing development has not been without controversy.

Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales

The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.

Three Far North road deaths in a week spark safety warnings.

Veon Smith, 48, was last seen wearing track pants and a checked shirt.

Andrea Hawcridge photographed a “huge waterspout” that moved slowly over Bream Bay.

When we say that we need to spend money on the roads, it is not going anywhere else.

'Without the community, we are a nobody.'