Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.
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The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.
Ngāpuhi sport stars labelled most influential in last 30 years
Northland Kauri rugby star Portia Woodman was the highest-ranked Northlander so far.
Yachties facing cyclones make plea to Immigration Minister
The sailing community maintain there is no real guarantee of safe conditions until June.
$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.
Northland road crosses: The caring nurse who just wanted to help others
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'It's just so disorganised': Health boss apologises to Northlanders for long waits
Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.
'We couldn't believe our eyes': Northland car surfer risks death
"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
First home buyers looking at less desirable suburbs
Raumanga and Ruawai leading percentage rise in house prices in Northland.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
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Communities split over free school lunches
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Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
'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.
Covid-19: Help local businesses get through the global pandemic
Plea to support Northland businesses as foot traffic plummets due to Covid-19.
Water thieves: Up to 40,000 litres emptied from school tanks
Water theft from school a new low during prolonged water crisis in Northland
Man dies in crash after being thrown at least 8m
Man thrown across canal after vehicle hits tree and vehicle rolls.
Person critical after crash in Bay of Plenty, SH1 blocked in Porirua
The person was taken to Tauranga Hospital by helicopter.
Revealed: Parents of arsonist firefighter are two senior fire officers
Jailed arsonist's mother is chief fire officer and his father is a senior station officer.
Police searching for missing person in Northland river
Emergency services are searching for a missing person in the Wairoa River.
Man, 70, injured in bull attack
A 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.
End in sight for unclaimed Dargaville body
'Lonely' Northland man who died in legal limbo had people who cared for him, friends say.
Hottest January in Northland since records began
Niwa climate summary says Northland has had its hottest January on record.
Farmer survives being trampled in stampede
"I could feel myself being kicked. They stood on my neck, my head," Barker said.
Kaipara mayor's last day in office today
Gent choosing not to say why he's leaving as mayor and what he plans to do now.
Two victims named after horror crash weekend
Police name two people killed in crashes in Northland last week.
Blaze destroys Dargaville family home
Toys, food, vouchers and newly-knitted blankets are just some of the items that have been donated to help a family of six who lost
Kaipara council gets Crown observer
Kaipara elects a new council for the first time since commissioners were appointed in 2012 but the Crown has not withdrawn completely.