No light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail line
The North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.
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Blaze at tyre shop destroys business - but quick work saves customers’ cars
A last-second dash through thick smoke saves classic ute.
Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued
Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.
Police to enforce detour routes during Brynderwyns closure
Roading authorities confident detours will handle extra traffic during Brynderwyn closure.
Farmers in their 70s keep shearing competition alive
Ralph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.
Driver says motorist tried to push him off road in early-morning ordeal
The tailgating vehicle was mostly driving with its lights off despite it being dark.
54yo truckie dies after crashing into trees on State Highway 15
The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.
Hundreds commemorate biggest Te Tiriti o Waitangi signing
"Our people are moving, and they want to be united as one movement.”
Youth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing drivers
Youths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.
Top action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournament
Wind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.
Person killed in logging truck crash on State Highway 15
A section of Mangakahia Rd is currently closed.
Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces
Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.
Northlanders both concerned and happy about supermarket facial recognition trial
Is Pak'nSave Whangārei one of the stores trialling the technology?
Fishing club reeling with delight after record number of marlin catches
The last spike in marlin catches was in 2016 during an El Niño climate pattern.
Our Treasures: The Desk of Dreams - help shape Whangārei Museum’s future
"What is at stake is the living links to taonga that never died."
Northland news briefs - Younghusband on display, fatal accident info sought and learn how to make lei
News snippets from Northland.
DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
Police appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far North
Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help
Unique initiative sees iwi learn fire management tricks from Aboriginal Australians
Far North iwi have been to Australia to learn traditional fire-management practices.
A game changer for community sport: New guidelines around concussion welcomed
New guidelines around how to deal with concussions in sport comes into play this winter.
Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown
The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.
Have an adventure: NZTA announces detour routes ahead of Brynderwyns closure
Dates confirmed for extensive roadworks along State Highway 1.
Still-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homes
One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.
Like an awkward first date: Successful Waitangi marked good start between Māori and Govt
The Waitangi Day commemorations were "fantastic", Waitangi National Trust chair says.
Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day
The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.
Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change
Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.
'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi
The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.
Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour
The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.
‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s moves
Local Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.
Crisis as Northland principals walking away from 'too big' a job
An ageing teaching population, burnout and increased policies have been quoted as issues.
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome
The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.