Fire investigators at Whangarei's Old Town Hall
A special fire appliance from Auckland equipped with an aerial basket used for clock tower
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Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.
From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.
Police set up road spikes and call out Armed Offenders Squad
Armed police called out in Northland.
Judge Davis: Complete sentence of community work or go to jail
A man who has served time for manslaughter fails to complete community work.
UK Govt to atone for Captain Cook's NZ landing deaths
Tuia250 commemorations over James Cook's arrival have been dogged by controversy.
A lack of GPs and growing population putting pressure on public health
A shortage of GPs in Northland is sending patients to already pressured public health
Berry shortage, rat plague behind starving kūkupa
Whangārei's Bird Recovery Centre is feeding an influx of hungry wood pigeons.
Principals happy to see school deciles scrapped
Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.
Superette fills with fog, alleged robber flees with nothing
Incident took 31 seconds; police say fog cannon prevented another crime from happening.
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid
"I'm picking this wasn't a highly thought out plan," said Judge Greg Davis.
Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds
The Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.
Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
Iwi Endeavour row: Replica ship welcome at Matauri Bay
Flotilla marking 250 years since encounters between Cook and Māori invited to Matauri Bay.
Iwi bans Cook's Endeavour replica ship from docking
The Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu says it was not consulted about Mangonui being included.
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
Film crew catch orca on ray and shark hunt off Northland coast
National Geographic luckily got footage of two killer whales off Taiharuru.
Steven Adams and Willie Apiata visit Whangārei
As soon as they could, the kids crowded around the NBA star, Steven Adams.
Tourist ploughs into marae, avoids prosecution
British tourist who crashed into Northland marae not charged over damage.
Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Students learn ki o rahi before regional and national competitions
Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.
Kaipara catchment first for Govt $12m waterways fund
Kaipara Harbour catchment will be first to tap into new $12 million clean waterways fund.
Avocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appeal
Appeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.
Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.
'Do you want a boyfriend?': Warning after man tries to lure 13yo into car
Strangers tried to abduct students to and from Northland schools
Search for boatie who fell overboard near Hihi
MetService reports Doubtless Bay has a gale-force wind warning of 20-35 knots.
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour.