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Missing freediver and lost tramper plucked to safety in Whangārei Heads
The tramper fortunately had a cellphone on him so was able to call for help.
Summer exhibition at Whangārei Museum highlights local Maunga
The exhibition features both historical and contemporary narratives of the famous Maunga.
Man arrested, $800K of stolen property seized
A 35-year-old man is facing 26 charges over the stolen property.
Crack up: Northlander finds rare egg within an egg
The phenomenon is a result of a timing issue with egg-laying.
Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder
One Whangārei brother guilty of murder while his brother acquitted of same charge.
St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life
Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.
Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through
MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie
The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.
'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses
Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.
The stage is calling for Northland talent
It's Youth Theatre's first te reo Māori season, and Tai Tokerau talent is being sought.
Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car
Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve
‘One hell of a night’: Hurricane-force rain and wind lash North Island
Evacuations have occurred in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast as river levels rise.
'No-one should have to go through what I did': Kerikeri son's 57km run for mum
Oscar McCallion shares his personal story to help others with their mental health journey.
Far North councillor to sign official declaration today
Councillor-elect Hilda Halkyard-Harawira read her own unofficial document.
Bizarre twist as convicted animal abuser sues NZ welfare charities
The SPCA has seized horses from convicted animal abuser Lena Duncan's Far North property.
Beach wheelchair helps woman swim in the sea for first time in 20 years
Until a trip to Waipū Cove, Latifa Daud had forgotten what it was like to swim in the surf
A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
Floodwaters cause chaos in Northland, several people trapped
One person and their car have been trapped under a tree in Pautaua.
Exclusive: Far North tourism operator to face trial after ‘preventable’ sandboarding death of Korean man
The man was allegedly run over and killed by a tour bus.
Weather: Thunderstorms for top of the north, ‘severe’ storms for weekend
Heavy rain watches in place for Northland.
'It's like walking around with the All Blacks': Celebrity dog and owner share happiness
Northland's new celebrity Irish wolfhound is dishing out plenty of puppy love at schools.
Court cleared as security forced to break up aggression between families
Jury removed from the room amid shouting, wailing, and threats in the public gallery.
Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court
The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.
Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home
It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.
Traffic back on the move on SH1 after crash north of Auckland
Emergency services responded to a crash near Topuni, south of Kaiwaka.
Northland revitalisation project gets big international tick
Far North's Te Hiku o Te Ika Open Spaces Revitalisation Project is onto a winner.
Up in smoke: The debate for pardoning cannabis convictions in NZ
Joe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?
One dead, another injured after crash in Kerikeri
Police say the incident has blocked both lanes.
Arrests follow overnight burglaries in Whangārei
A 26-year-old man is facing charges relating to burglary with a weapon and theft.
Builder fined for streaking during Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
Security will be tightened for this weekend's semifinals following a naked pitch invasion.