Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown
When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.
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Firefighters battle large church fire in Whāngārei overnight
Firefighters in Whāngārei spent the night battling a large blaze in Raumanga.
Death in a suburban street: 'You should have stopped' - Judge to man at sentencing
Takotoroa Māreikura's death has had a devastating affect on her family.
NRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei stream
Illegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.
Mandatory mask rule unknown to some Northland bus users
Head to the Northland Regional Council website for more information on the rule.
The Road Ahead: Into the North, the return of the virus and a Covid-19 shock
An epiphany and a national health crisis strike the NZ Herald's The Road Ahead project.
Increase in online shopping scam worries police and Netsafe
Increase in complaints of Northlanders being ripped off buying goods online.
Justice has been served, say local Muslims
Like others, Northland Muslims welcome life sentence handed to Brenton Tarrant.
Father of five with lung cancer given home detention
Northlander would have gone to jail for driving offences had it not been for cancer.
School principals speak out about violence involving students
More police officers deployed in Whangārei CBD after mass brawl.
Auckland Daffodil Day cancelled, Cancer Society needs help
Lockdown restrictions have put paid to the annual street collection in the Super City.
Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs
Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs
An unusual job for women - but duo determined to do it
Two British sailors are making their own boats in Whangārei and are doing a good job.
The Road Ahead: The missing piece in our Covid-19 puzzle
The Road Ahead poses risks for our way of life - how does our economy save us?
Police advise people to be vigilant after spike in burglaries
Vehicles and trailers have been targeted at businesses and residences in Whangārei.
Assault at Kaikohe Mobil petrol station
Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.
Man jailed for escaping lockdown and spitting at police when claiming to have Covid
One claimed to be infected and spat at police and another entered a quarantine facility.
Six weeks jail for quarantine breach
Whangārei man jailed for six weeks for breaching Covid-19 quarantine rules.
Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter
Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter
Wild Friday: Thunderstorms to rattle the North Island; heavy rain for West Coast
Brilliant flashes of lightning illuminated skies over northern regions before dawn.
Business owners believe break-ins linked
Whangārei business owners fed up with repeated burglaries say they are linked.
Northland woman mocked for wearing face mask
Cancer patient, woman with lung condition also say they've been laughed at.
Policeman injured trying to stop carjacker
Woman also suffers injuries after man pulls her out of car in Whangārei and drives away.
'Like a demon': Tornado hits home during owner's morning prayers
Helen Pirini was saying her morning prayers when a tornado headed towards her front door.
Two people charged with evading police checkpoints in Auckland
One of the charged men tried to use a truck bypass lane to evade a police checkpoint.
Man in custody after carjacking incident in Whangārei
Man assaults driver of a car in Whangārei and drives away in a carjacking incident.
House roof blown off after tornado rips through Far North
More tornadoes possible today and tomorrow.
Iwi-run checkpoints to return from Friday: Harawira
Former MP says too many people being allowed through who should be turned back.
Girl's grief-stricken whānau granted exemption to take her body through Auckland
Tangiwai Wilson died suddenly at her home in Hamilton early on Tuesday morning.
'Help us get our baby home': Grieving family's plea for tangi exemption
Tangiwai Wilson died suddenly. Now whānau can't get the 11-year-old home for her tangi.
Kiwi North visitor tests positive for virus
People who visited Kiwi North at the same time and are symptomatic need to be tested.
Former TV presenter guilty of 'dying child' lie on Trade Me
Simone Wright conned Trade Me buyers with "cruel lie", court heard
'We are now technically an island ': Concern as lockdown cuts Northland off
A Northland mayor is calling on the government to help after the region was cut off.
'It was like summer': Holidaymakers flock to Northland, smashing visitor records
Takings up 100% at some attractions, but Auckland's Covid outbreak may end the boom.