Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.
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Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police issue fines to lockdown rulebreakers
People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.
Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.
Kamo High School targets Christmas break to begin new build
Kamo High School's new build construction works are planned to start in term 2 of 2022.
Northland police at scene of fatal crash in Peria, Far North
The crash is believed to have occurred prior to it being reported to police this morning.
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.
Resurgence of traditional Māori healing sees Rongoā Clinic open
NDHB worked with community to co-design delivery as an integral health service.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust vaccinating more than 400 a day
Northland DHB does more than 600 Covid tests in a day.
Police turning back holidaymakers
Compliance with level 4 rules 'good' as police keep up their visibility around Northland.
Major sports events in Northland a casualty of lockdown
Rugby and Football among major codes to cancel events in Northland this weekend.
'Selfish, appalling': Aucklanders slammed for lockdown exodus
Up to 500 cars an hour seen heading north after lockdown announced.
Former players and stalwarts come together
Maiden Northland rugby league representatives reunion a success.
Red card proved costly for the Taniwha as Taranaki ran riot
Plenty to iron out for the Taniwha before the next home game against Otago.
Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career
Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.
Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards
Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.
Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua
A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.
Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds
Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.
Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child
Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
Energy Minister rules out subsidy to keep Refining NZ going
Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Refining NZ shareholders vote for proposed model
Final approval to come from Refining NZ board in late September.
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge
Meet the Whangārei patrol taking on youth crime: 'My plans are not to slow down'
Facebook posts about crime in Whangārei drove two bouncers to take action of their own.
Wellington to provide tough challenge for Northland
Northland rugby coach excited about this year's Bunnings Cup campaign
Northland Māori artists produce 46-metre long mural for hospital's mental health unit
Whangārei Hospital's Tumanako Mental Health Unit gets light from new mural.
'Stoked': Far North reacts to Tuke's Olympic medal
Mayor, council considering how to celebrate Woodman, Tuke's successes in Tokyo.
Police: Social media may have formed a perception of increasing aggravated robberies
Aggravated robberies in Whangārei declined over the last five years, reveals Police data.
Students evacuated after person armed with knife seen on school grounds
The lockdown was lifted and students evacuated to a sports field around 12.05pm.
Migrant family reunited after 17 months, wife makes it out of South Africa hours before lockdown
South African woman lucky to reunite with Whangārei-based husband after 17 months.