Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.
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Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter
'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'
Family share sense of relief as man charged in relation to fatal Panguru dog attack
Neville Thomson died on August 4 last year after he was attacked by six dogs at his home.
Chronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the call
The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi
Drivers urged to make better decisions after man stopped twice on same night over legal breath alcohol limit
“Decisions, decisions: Drivers, are you ready for this challenge?”
Couple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks
" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."
Whangārei's beloved busker gifted new mobility scooter on birthday
Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.
Northlanders with information on Kerikeri assault asked to come forward
Police seek witnesses to Kerikeri assault.
Vegan ate too many berries, rushing home for sex: Wildest excuses for speeding revealed
Excuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.
'Incredibly rare': Northland man finds two dead sharks on morning walk
A man came across two dead sharks on Uretiti Beach during a walk this morning.
Police seek witnesses to Hūkerenui fatal crash
The November 30 crash claimed the lives of two teenagers.
'Devastated': School mourns former student killed in crash
Corey-Leigh Tobin was a hostel student for just under two terms in Rotorua.
Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education
Firefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns home
A Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.
Tributes flow for 'beautiful' students killed in roadworks crash
The teens have been named as Trinity Vemoa and Corey-Leigh Tobin of Kaitāia College.
Two teens killed in Northland crash, another critical
Their car crashed into roadworks, lost control and ended up in a paddock.
Search and rescue braced for summer spike; boaties rescued after vessel sinks
A busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.
International opponents welcomed as historic fight night closes in
'I want to be a role model for the next generation of Indian female fighters.'
Onerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigator
The 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.
Shops evacuated after gas leak alert
Emergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.
65yo motorcyclist killed in crash on State Highway 1 over the weekend
Police investigations say the cause of the crash was not like most involving motorbikes.
Person injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryer
A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
'I feel so devastated': Mum loses everything in fire caused by home dryer
The mum passed emergency services but had no idea they were headed to her home.
Firefighters open up about their 25 years of service and receiving top honours
They were grateful for being recognised for the top honour.
Lodestone, Eastland, fire up solar projects
The switch has been flicked on two North Island new solar power facilities.
Innocent shoppers attacked as fight spills out of Far North supermarket
Police have labelled the assault an 'appalling act' that has no place in the community.
Signficant final report on Ngāpuhi treaty claims to be handed over at Waitangi
The report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.
First cruise ships to be welcomed to Whangārei next year
The ships arrive next year in what's set to be a boon for regional economic prosperity.
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
Northland house prices join trend in nationwide growth
Whangārei suburbs come out on top as the strongest growth market.
Northland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer opposition
The council accepted the changes could mean significant costs for landowners.
Two people with critical injuries in hospital after serious crash
Pair with critical injuries hospitalised after serious crash.
'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.