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Family fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency services
Kids and adults had fun at the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Kensington Park.
'Already feel like a winner': Entertainer Luke Bird says on being a finalist for TV awards
Northland entertainer Luke Bird is a favourite to win the Television Personality award.
Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus
Northland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.
Four players from across the North Island share Lotto jackpot
The Powerball was not struck and will rollover to a life-changing $8 million on Saturday.
Expert tracker Fawn: The latest addition to the police force
Police dog Fawn leading the way for the police force with its tracking expertise.
Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award
The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.
SPCA - warn your neighbours, keep your own pets calm over Guy Fawkes
The festivities often traumatise pets, cattle and wild animals.
'It’s Pipiwai Hard all the way. Lani Daniels ready to add second world title belt to her locker
'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'
People urged to stay away from Great Exhibition Bay following possible explosive device found
The NZ Defence Force is working with police to safely detonate the explosive.
Marsden Cove business owners raise safety concerns after alleged aggravated robbery
Police say they have no tolerance for those causing harm in Northland communities.
Two Kaipara coast campgrounds need new managers
Many memories have been made at beach campgrounds over the years.
Search continues for diver missing near Herekino Harbour
Search and rescue services are working to locate a Northland diver missing for two days.
'They are our future': Street artists hope to inspire misguided youths through art form
Whangārei street artists aim to inspire youths to take the right path through art.
Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea
Emergency services alerted to a "water incident” about 10.30am.
Ripiro Beach safety days prove successful
Multi-pronged approach to Ripiro Beach safety paying off.
Parents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harm
Parents need to safeguard their kids against online harm, online safety experts say.
Rugby's Matt Matich and Kurt Benney to face off at Whangārei Fight Night
Rugby's Matt Matich and Kurt Benney square off in Whangārei Fight Night
Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies
A woman who was not wearing a seatbelt died after falling from a vehicle in Northland.
News in brief: Surf lifesavers back; Māori Battalion medals; five injured in crash
Catch up on new from around the region.
SH1 now open after serious crash in Waipū
One person dead after Northland three-vehicle crash - road now open
Call to Northlanders to donate generously to rescue helicopter service as annual appeal begins
Northland Rescue Helicopter 2023 annual appeal on now
People with any information on Ruakākā homicide urged to step up
Police appeal for more information on Ruakākā homicide.
'It’s terrible what happened to him': Beloved street busker in hospital after alleged hit-and-run
"As whānau, we can only hope for him to get well soon."
Caution advised after sperm whales die after stranding on Ninety Mile Beach
Public asked to maintain caution while using Ninety Mile Beach after whale stranding.
'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for region
There are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.
Investigation after email threats sent to teachers at Kamo High School
The incident is a first for the school.
Close contacts identified in Northland measles case
Parents and caregivers asked to vaccinate their kids for measles after one confirmed case.
Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles
Northlanders are being asked to monitor for measles symptoms after one confirmed case.
What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition
A labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.
Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way
What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.
Gun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leader
Gone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.
Hopes for speedy recovery for turtle missing flipper
A rare black sea turtle with only three flippers has washed up on a Northland beach.
'Exceptional': New gallery in Dargaville gets full support of local community
The Northland carver opened his new gallery on Saturday.