Family devastated after blaze destroys home, business: Fire not suspicious, investigators say
The investigation into the fire's cause could take several days.
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Meet the Lion King cast 'smashing the glass ceiling' for disabled youngsters
Performers with and without disabilities have come together to create a memorable show.
Devastating Gas Kaihu fire not suspicious
Fire and emergency were called to the fire around 8.45pm on Tuesday.
Northland gas station fire: Family who fled Auckland for a better life hit by devastating blaze
Gas Kaihu had previously been plagued by spike in retail crime.
Witness pressured to write statement saying cannabis grower was merely a translator
Truong paid cash by the thousands for horticulture equipment.
Bulls to lock horns with Knights in the RLN premier final
The game is Knights’ skipper Chris Nahi’s last and he’s itching for a win.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
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Residents tell Fenz to 'get off your jacksie' as frustrations fire
Around 20 protestors gathered outside the local fire station to send a message to Fenz.
What the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiaries
Parents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.
Dinosaur, gorilla land Kerikeri man in court
The identity of the accused thief has been revealed during a court appearance.
'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collision
Te Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.
Celebrating Matariki with the Maramataka Queen
Maramataka’s revival, she believes, is due to people’s feelings of disconnect.
Mayor ice cool as he surprises skaters at pop-up rink
The mayor donned his formal garb to skate some loops at the ice rink.
Joe Bennett: The plumber’s mission, to defy water, to hold it in check, to enable a world
OPINION: Plumbers are the true water gods of the world.
World Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson
'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'
Mad rush for discounts at the pump: Fuel prices hike as Govt ends tax cut
Fuel costs rose by 29c a litre at midnight on Friday when the Govt's tax discount ended.
Light shows, tree planting, crafts and more: Your guide to what's on these holidays
Your guide to what's on in Northland these winter holidays
$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai couple
Northland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.
End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga
Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.
Celebrated squash icon Shelley Kitchen returns home to drive sport further
The New Zealand sporting star wants to give back to her home region.
Homegrown lawyer's free legal clinics to help those in need prove popular
Junior lawyer Keegan Jones said the demand for legal advice has been eye-opening.
Where's the rest? Principal says'no' to latest pay offer
The first pay increase of 6 per cent would occur on July 3.
Russell or Kororāreka? Historic town on cusp of finding out name fate
A final decision on the fate of Russell's name may be mere weeks away.
Housing biggest cost for Northlanders facing cost-of-living pressures
Median weekly rents are up 5.5 per cent since May 2022.
Fears Northland will become voiceless as first Three Waters entity announced
Northland and Auckland will form the country's first Three Waters inter-regional entity.
Teen kickboxers fight hard to rise to the top of world champs
Two Bay of Islands College students have taken the karate and kickboxing world by storm.
Five people injured in serious crash: State Highway 1 reopens
A crash north of Whangārei has blocked both lanes on State Highway 1 near Whakapara.
Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage
Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.
Kerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargo
National freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.
Angry residents start petition against community housing development
Far North Holdings wants resource consent to build community houses in Hikurangi.
'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure
'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.
'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothes
The Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.
Dr Shane Reti on National's crime reduction policy
We need to crack down on crime, writes Dr Shane Reti.