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Thousands of paddlers descend on Lake Karāpiro for waka ama contests.
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Victory House: A rehab facility that reforms convicts through faith
'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'
Man dies after his car crashes into tree
The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.
Funds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtie
Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.
Longtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youth
A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.
SH14 has reopened after serious crash caused main road to close temporarily
Motorists should expect diversions to be in place.
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
'It was so painful' - Family of Kaitāia toddler killed in driveway recall efforts to save her
Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.
Northland weather outlook: Warm, wet this month
The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.
'Unbearable': Grieving whānau suffer double tragedy after toddler's driveway death
Azalea-Reign was struck by a vehicle and passed away on January 5.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in driveway
The toddler was flown to Starship Hospital, but later died.
News briefs from Northland - shellfish warning, Canopy Night Market back and boating disaster averted
News snippets from Northland
'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone Store
The man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.
'Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins die
After deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.
6-month-old baby dies in hospital following crash in Waima, Far North
The recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.
Overwhelmed animal rescue groups want mandatory desexing
Far North animal rescue groups see a huge problem of neglected, unwanted dogs
Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland
Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
151st Waipū Highland Games: A grand success after massive turnout
The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.
Visitor denied entry to New Zealand after bizarre claim
'Shopping at Packies till 9 is bout all the nightlife we have...'
'No one's crying': SH1 blocked by milk and cheese spill
'We’re just cleaning up the spilled milk, but no one’s crying. Well, not in our crew.'
One dead, another seriously injured in Far North crash
Tragedy brings the holiday road toll to 11.
Northland New Year's weather: What to expect this weekend
“Keep an eye out for severe weather forecasts if you plan to travel today and on Sunday."
Kaitaia woman's food mission to feed the hungry
'Any warm meal made with kindness is all that matters.'
Search continues for missing diver in Far North
"Our thoughts are with the family of the missing diver during this difficult time."
Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.
Northland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/evening
Thunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon
Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.
Could your social media post be defamatory? Experts' warning
Experts ask people to be mindful of negative effects when posting information online.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.
Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter
'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'