Keen to help: Northland students volunteer after fire and emergency course
Kawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade's numbers have boosted thanks to a high school course.
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Festive fun run sees 250 Santas and elves flood Whangārei
Prizes were awarded for best-dressed Santas, pets, plus a surprise for one Grinch.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
Deadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council action
Two roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?
'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemes
Tre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.
Leading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisons
Brownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.
Public system's eight month wait means threat of blindness for 72-year-old
Diane only recently lost her husband after he died while waiting for an ambulance.
'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandson
Glenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.
'New Zealand has knocked our socks off' Family return to Whangārei
Exit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.
The NZ region that uses the most meth
Methamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.
Govt and iwi secure $5.4m deal for Kaitāia Airport's future
Kaitāia Airport secured for NgāiTakoto with a long-term lease and $5.4m upgrade contract.
'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unit
The Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.
'Incredibly honoured': Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster venue award
Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year at 2024 EVANZ Awards in Auckland.
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
How Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generation
Sam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.
Couples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few years
Brides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.
Charity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kids
Oranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.
'Huge day': First iwi-council pact in Northland
Ngāti Hine and NRC sign historic resource management agreement at Otiria Marae.
Auckland woman 'over the moon' after reunion with stolen dog – three years later
De-Anna Kitto is reunited with her missing dog Baby after 3 years, thanks to a microchip.
Air NZ drops several Northland flights, raising connectivity concerns
Air NZ cuts flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei, raising concerns over Northland's economy.
'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing trip
Raniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.
Police admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.
Hikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting town
Trucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.
'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continues
Channel Infrastructure laid off 121 workers - and it's turned into a lengthy legal battle.
Body found in Northland forest, death 'unexplained'
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Christmas cheer: Whangārei Lions Club's toy appeal helps families
'No kid should go without a toy at Christmas,' says Lions Club's Hugh Deverell.
Northland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalate
Whangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'
Kororāreka 'makes sense': Historic name change decision imminent
The push to restore the town's original Māori name has been underway since 2021.
Exhausted and in pain: Northland woman suffers multiple injuries after pack of dogs attack
Dog attacks in Far North rise; woman injured as pack of dogs maul her on Taipā Beach.
'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justice
Hunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.
Land planned for multimillion-dollar Kaipara development for sale
Dargaville Racecourse was set for a major development but the plan is no longer on track.
Boost for shearing numbers in the North at Whangārei Show
A new event with combined novice, junior and intermediate handicaps helps with entries.
Māori All Blacks to host Six Nations side in Whangārei
Scotland will face the Māori All Blacks in Whangārei, their first meeting in 25 years.
Mokopuna launches clothing line celebrating Dame Whina Cooper's values
The collection honours land march pioneer's enduring values.