Candles blamed for blaze that destroyed Far North home
Fire chief's warning: Make sure candles are secure and far from anything combustible.
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Motorcyclist critically hurt in Whangārei crash
Western Hills accident just one of three around Northland in a half-hour spate of crashes.
Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive
New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.
Floods, closed roads a stark reminder of Northland’s vulnerability
Officials feared for Moerewa and Ōtiria but flooding subsided in time.
Far North residents urged to cut water use after flood damages treatment plants
Towns affected by water woes include Paihia, Waitangi, Ōpua, Kaitāia, Ōpononi and Ōmāpere.
Northlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours down
SH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
Kerikeri residents urged to cut water use after pipe break
Pipes fixed but silt in town's water source means treatment plant struggling to keep up.
Classic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto event
Big crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.
Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced
The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.
Joe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challenges
We were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.
Kaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewarded
Two men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.
'We will remember them': Choristers faint in capital sun, crowds turnout for Anzac
A sunny day saw thousands turn out to ceremonies but proved a hindrance for performers.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.
Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.
WorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accident
Workplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.
Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.
Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.
Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone
'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.
Fatal hit-and-run victim was highly respected kaumātua
Billy Pomare has been named as the victim of a hit-and-run in Kaitāia.
'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
Woman arrested after man dies in alleged hit-and-run accident near Kaitāia
Arrest follows appeal for information about fatal incident on Wireless Rd on Friday night.
Thursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation scheme
FNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.
Cape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopens
Firefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.
GP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for now
A brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.
Plan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024
At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.
'It's a buzz': Pork Pie charity run retraces classic movie route
Event raised more than $340k for KidsCan even before the first car left Paihia.
Seven helicopters fighting a huge Cape Rēinga wildfire; part of SH1 closed
Almost 400ha blaze threatens areas of huge cultural and ecological significance.