Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.

Tornado adds to trail of destruction with a farm shed shredded.

Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.

Rainfall boosts dam and river levels but till not enough to end drought.

Rare fished hooked by angler in Houhora Harbour excites fish experts.

Combined operation between police and the Air Force to check fishers during lockdown.

Helicopters and ground crews used to contain scrub fire that got out of control.

Some activities are allowed - but strong restrictions remain.

A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.

Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.

Fire in Northland forestry block has been considered suspicious.

Boat flips and two people are left clinging to upturned vessel.

Police officer found to have used unreasonable and excessive force in the circumstances.

Hive owners are being warned to check their hives carefully for the next six months.

"They've got no respect going round pinching other people's stuff": Cody Turner-Grey.

A ute with two hunting dogs in their cages plus hunting firearms has been stolen.

Misunderstanding exists about process of collecting mussel spat from Ninety Mile Beach.

Generous donations will see a healthy injection of Vitamin C for Christchurch and Dunedin.

Gun owners have handed over 106 firearms and 161 parts and accessories in Northland.

First buyback and amnesty event in Northland a success.

Man charged under new laws that recognises rural burglaries.

Two officers on scene were unable to muster the stock and called in reinforcements.

Whananaki Rural Fire brigade and brigade from Maungakaramea were called to the fire.

Police and motorists pulled a driver from her mangled car after hitting a logging truck.

Twelve kiwi will soon be released into the Pukenui Western Hills Forest.

Helicopter hit the ground at a high rate of descent and intense fire followed.

"With 28 per cent of the herd with broken tails this wasn't a one off event" - Judge

Interim relief means Stan Semenoff Logging can continue to operate.

Firefighter jailed for four years and seven months after admitting 10 arson charges.

Stan Semenoff Logging to appeal decision to have Transport Service Licence revoked.

A research team searched the waters between Bay of Islands and Doubtless Bay for rays.

Theft of livestock or any other animal, including beehives and farm dogs - jail 7 years

An electric fence may have sparked a separate fire at Bulls Gorge near Kerikeri

Injured teenager part of team clearing weeds from offshore island.

More kiwi to be released into Pukenui Forest.

Mangawhai water carriers want urgent action as people run low on tank water.

Cows and calf shot on Pouto farm.

Pending world record for young Northland marlin angler.

Event to raise money for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.

Farmer credits his faithful canine companion with fighting off attacking steer.

Mid Northern Rodeo bucking broncs will entertain crowd.

The Northland Rescue helicopter is celebrating 30 years.

Logging truck rolls on SH1

A fully laden logging truck has rolled trapping the driver.

Because of precautions around M. bovis, beef and dairy stock won't be exhibited at shows.

Eleven dairy cows were electrocuted when lines fell at a Dargaville farm.

SH1 identified as one of 10 hotspots to come under tougher police scrutiny.

Works to make intersection on SH1 safer gains momentum as land is purchased.

A second kiwi egg discovered in Pukenui Western Hills Forest.

Future of Northland rescue helicopter service up in the air

14 workers at a Northland quarry have been suspended from work and trespassed.

Cold weather sees kiwi snuggle together and now one male is sitting on an egg.

Utilising a dog's high powered nose will help find missing people in Northland faster.

Officials confirm they have inspected rotting carcasses in offal pit on Northland farm.

"Little killing machines" running free in a forest with a newly released kiwi population.

Paua will be gone in 10 years unless plundering stops, says local.

Safe service of the Northland Rescue Helicopter has been acknowledged by Sikorsky.

Injured man flown to Auckland Hospital in critical condition.

CAA has eight reports of laser strike from Northland rescue helicopter in three years.

Education and beach patrols by volunteers pushing safety message home.

Four adults and two children rescued from Mokohinau Islands after catamaran crashes.

Oil refinery's shutdown to put $85 million into the economy

A stolen tractor in pursuit on SH1 from Kaiwaka to Wellsford.

Two green turtles released at Poor Knights Islands after 18-month rehabilitation.

Investigator tries to find cause of house fire.

Whangarei man fined $1000 for offering oysters for sale on Facebook.

Whangarei firefighters delivered by rescue chopper to crash near Kaikohe.

Firefighters still at rubbish fire that quickly got out of control sparking massive blaze.

Hot summer conditions are drying out Northland, causing a fire concern.

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