Up to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art event
The Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.
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Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads
Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.
Uni students blindsided by late cancellation of teaching course
'I thought this would be the start of a brand new pathway and a way of giving back...'
Things are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get tough
A new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.
Far North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashes
News snippets from the Far North.
Deadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist family
Allegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.
Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday
Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday
Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision
A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
Ngāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new minister
Face-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.
Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
Māori immersion school moving in sparks controversy in tight-knit community
Residents claimed the move will create stormwater, noise, sewerage and traffic issues.
News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised
News snippets from Northland.
Surfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collision
Surf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.
Women’s Blues rugby team tackling women in sports stigma one visit at a time
The visit coincided with a training camp where Blues members enhanced their skills.
Patient airlifted to hospital following remote Far North land rescue
The person sustained injuries which meant they were unable to walk out and required aid.
Crash near Mangōnui, Far North now cleared
Emergency services are attending the crash on State Highway 10 in the Far North.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
'He died in my arms' - Dad thankful to daughter and strangers who saved his life
A moment of chivalry nearly cost Northland father Vaughan Collier his life.
Māori, Whangārei Harbour and the quest for customary titles
The hearing is expected to last three months and call multiple witnesses.
'Break those barriers down': More legal clinics coming to Whangārei
Nearly a year since the clinics first launched, more are on the way.
'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stress
Businesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.
The long road to recovery: Random attack turned family's world upside down
Couple thank the community for their 'unreal' support.
Forget Me Not adult day centre celebrates 30 years of community dedication
Some dedicated volunteers have been involved for the whole 30 years.
37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditch
The man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.
A good egg: Kiwi chicks 'race' to be national facility's 2500th hatched
'It was down to the final three...'
Deliberate fires at old power station putting lives at risk, Ruakākā firefighter says
The site is difficult to access, making matters more concerning for firefighters.
Experts cast doubt on dad's explanation for baby's brain injury
O’Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died in November 2021.
Fatal crash in Waiharara: Second road death in Northland in less than 24 hours
A person has died and four others have suffered serious to moderate injuries.
Air NZ passengers asked to share hotel rooms in Valentine's chaos
'We were told to make friends because we would be sharing.'
24yo man killed in Moerewa crash after car hits culvert
The crash is the second road fatality in Northland in the past four days.
Patāua rescuers rewarded for saving drowning woman with community funds
A bystander's donation and a Givealittle page have covered the couple's repair costs.
Man dies after vehicle reportedly rolls in Moerewa
The crash was reported to police just before 10pm on Wednesday.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.