Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
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Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
Massive fire started by faulty lighter on bed
The fire was so big it took 15 firefighters almost eight hours to put out.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
'Unbelievable' heat as huge fire razes buildings
Heat, lack of water and flammable gas cylinders posed headaches for firefighters.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
Election 2020 coverage - Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates
We'll keep you up to date on what's happening in the region.
Portia Woodman backs initiative to tackle Northland's period poverty problem
Portia Woodman is backing a new initiative to tackle period poverty in Northland.
Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire
A mini-tour of Kawakawa with Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
The Green's Northland candidate Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen gives a mini-tour of Kawakawa.
Meet the candidates: New Conservative's Trevor Barfoote Northland
New Conservative's Northland candidate's push to bring housing costs down.
Meet the candidates: Brad Flutey - Northland Electorate
Social Credit's Northland candidate opposed to amalgamation of councils and GMOs.
Assault at Kaikohe Mobil petrol station
Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.
Ngāwhā hot pools weeks away from re-opening
Both pool complexes have been closed for upgrades but one is about to throw open doors.
Volunteers needed for Waitangi River tree planting
The planting event is hosted by a new trust which is aiming to restore life to the awa.
Mum wants to start conversation about the danger of meth
Mum of meth-addicted Northlander calls for help with long-term treatment and rehab.
Women rescued after five hours in flooded river
The women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
Woman in pre-term labour airlifted from storm-ravaged Northland
Flooding and slips closed the roads surrounding the woman, who's just 29 weeks' pregnant.
Northlanders urged to report whale sightings
Scientists want reports of any southern right whales especially.
Northland volunteer groups recognised for brave rescue missions
Four people owe their lives to rescuers' skill, bravery.
Union calls for safer aged care staffing
Covid-19 has placed staff under even more pressure.
Cheap power drawcard for industrial park
Park hopes to draw tenants with cheap power, secure water supply and ready infrastructure.
Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.
Rawene's 'Puzzleman' opens Northland's first puzzle museum
Bearded giant Louis Toorenburg is one of New Zealand's top puzzlers.
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
The Waipapa man whose house was destroyed by fire is grateful for community support.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Northland health advocates welcome damning review
The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.
Go Local! Travel business given helping hand by website designer
Shannell Christmas found opening a travel business a month before lockdown challenging.
Northland breast cancer screening clinics busy clearing backlog
And Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are back - now in July.
North truck driver's 30-year, no-crash record ends
'I knew it wasn't good when I looked back in the mirrors and saw the wheels in the air.'