The wood firing will start this weekend and is set to be opened again midweek.

Oceania Marine has ''let go'' of its Hewlett St boat refit operation.

Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.

Almost 500 more lifejackets were traded in this summer compared to the previous campaign.

Whangārei teacher gets apology and husband with MS now allowed into NZ

'I think it's inhumane... They're treating him like he's a criminal.'

'I thought the children are at risk and should have the vaccination.'

Stolen pages from Stone Store ledger returned to Kerikeri after more than 50 years.

The fire took place between Maungakaramea Rd and the turnoff to Puwera landfill.

Kaeo-based Shaun Gregory talks designing a shellfish mould to grow oysters in.

Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.

The car is off the road and the person is lying beside it, police say

Crash has left two children with serious injuries, with one in a critical condition.

Wallace "the Tory" Te Ahuru stole $1.2 million to fund his extravagant lifestyle.

Investigation continues into death of baby girl in Kaitaia

Power crews are on standby as wet and windy weather starts to lash the North Island.

Claim a child was vaccinated without consent has been investigated - and dismissed.

Good start to Whangārei Primary School's pool fundraiser.

"I totally refute these allegations, it just never happened."

Northland Police launch homicide inquiry following the death of a baby girl in Kaitaia.

Injured teenager part of team clearing weeds from offshore island.

Net surplus of $4.444 million for the interim six-month reporting period to December 31.

117 per cent hike in people wanting state houses in Northland in just one year.

Zooming along the Waipū River like a rubber ducky on steroids - meet the Zego.

Garage owner suspended from issuing warrant of fitness certificates.

Teenager fell down a rock face on Hen and Chicken Islands around mid-afternoon.

The eyes have it at Maungakaramea Primary School as sunglasses are issued.

Mangawhai water carriers want urgent action as people run low on tank water.

Girl, 7, dies in hospital day after Whangārei Heads crash kills woman in front seat.

Men charged over violent Far North home invasion appear in court