Sudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limbo
Dargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.
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Northland news in brief: Oil spill exercise and smoke alarm warning
News snippets from Northland.
Classic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto event
Big crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.
Lions club fundraisers benefit Northland charities
Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.
Heavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurant
Roof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.
Horror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind support
Bill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.
Northland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s Counsel
Kaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.
Kaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewarded
Two men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.
Northland’s weekend is set to feature heavy rain and strong winds
Something for the weekend - Northland under heavy rain, strong wind watches
Why are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?
Motorists and mayor angry at Whangārei's high petrol prices.
‘A chance to celebrate something everyone loves’: Craft beer festival coming to Kerikeri
Inaugural Brew of Islands to be held at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre from July 21 - 22.
Youka Snell on growing up in Whangārei and her music reaching millions of kids through TV show Bluey
Whangārei-born musician Youka Snell on international musical success with Bluey.
The Big Check-in for Northland rural community needing help after cyclone damage
Rural Northlanders hit hard by cyclone to get online support event.
Kayak lessons; veterans photo exhibition and police want reports of burnouts
News snippets from Northland.
Whangārei records lowest ever March temperature with dry, cool start to autumn - but more rain and higher temps expected
Northland's record wet summer gives way to drier and cooler autumn.
Fresh fruit and vege off the menu for many Northlanders feeling cost of living effects
Stats NZ figures show a 14pc annual increase in grocery food prices.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.
Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
News briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up day
Catch up on what's happening.
Paihia200 unity a model for celebrating Treaty bicentennial
'We felt humbled to be so warmly welcomed back to this beautiful and spiritual place'
Russell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie training
Opponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.
Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’
Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos
One of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.
Northland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injury
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.
Injured ferry skipper stable; investigation continuing
Both vessels now on dry land as hunt for evidence continues.
WorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accident
Workplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.