Family left with only the clothes on their back after home razed to the ground
A family member came out of the bathroom to discover a 'raging' fire in the home.
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Art project blends biology and tech
Artists from Northland, Scotland and Brazil taking part in online art gallery.
Critically injured Northland yachtie able to move his fingers
Panama doctors taking Marcel Syron off the ventilator to improve his lung muscles.
Man admits shooting Northland grandmother until he knew she was dead
Northland woman Gaelene Bright shot three to four times
Shots reportedly fired after rumoured road rage incident
Police say no arrests have yet been made in relation to yesterday's incident.
‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s future
Backers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.
Kamo Intermediate School's 'mighty' fundraiser for new sports gear
Students raised tens of thousands of dollars to be used for new sports equipment.
News in brief from Northland - stabbing, Lotto win, earthquake and more rain due
News snippets from Northland
Two more tournaments before end of Northland bowls season
End of Northland bowls season approaching.
Ex-Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels praises impact of North's Māori wards
Māori ward representation is 'shaping up positively,' Samuels says.
Rugby League Northland helping raise awareness around breast cancer
Rugby league players and officials will be wearing pink this weekend.
Cameron Leslie: 'Absolute dream' to represent two sports at Paralympics
Leslie hopes to fulfil "absolute dream" of repping NZ in two sports at Paralympics.
Fixing main street - move to legally force owners of shabby buildings to sharpen up
The owner of an earmarked building told the Age he will bring his building up to standard.
Jenny Shipley to speak on critical infrastructure at Northland event
Northland's fragile infrastructure in sharp focus
Hui to be held to discuss caulerpa weed
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonist
Kaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack
'Stealing from their own community': Thieves target hospice charity shop
The theft of two rings worth more than $4000 is a major blow to the charity.
New coach excited by the depth in the Taniwha squad
Former Scottish international John Leslie is the new Taniwha mentor.
Northland news in brief: Double-decker spotted; and Emergency Mobile Alert
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
‘Sting’ in the tail sees PGF projects needing ratepayer cash
Shade sails at Kaitāia park reveal hidden cost behind North's $800m cash grab.
Tension in relationship between Far North mayor and council chief
Praise for departing chief executive - mayor won't discuss relationship.
Driver appears to lead officers on drawn out chase; police investigating failed burglaries
No confirmation yet whether chase linked to overnight attempted burglaries.
Company found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunes
Sand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.
Son of former All Blacks' captain named as new Northland rugby head coach
John Leslie has been named as the new Northland rugby head coach.
Doritos and dog roll: Missing macaw's wild South Auckland adventure
Pablo's owners have been given fresh hope by a spate of recent sightings.
Rawhiti and Paparoa firefighters off to fight Alberta wildfires
Two Northland firefighters part of NZ crew to Canada
Boys' High band hit right notes at regional school rock competition
Ready, Set! from Whangārei Boys’ High School wins Smokefreerockquest regional final
Boxer Lani Daniels’ world title fight could be her last
Whangārei boxer Lani Daniels in historic world title bout on Saturday.
Northland news in brief: Critical crash, biosecurity risk and hospo finalists
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounding regions.
Person seriously hurt in Waipapa crash: SH10 down to one lane
Police are advising motorists that the road may be blocked for some time.
Māori gains from Budget 2023 highlighted at Whangārei breakfast meeting with MPs
Government’s Māori MPs explain what the Budget has delivered to Māori in Northland
Why breaching name suppression in the Ruakākā homicide case is such a big deal
A breach is considered contempt of court - a serious offence.
Teen jailed for five years for killing Good Samaritan who gave him a lift
Northlander Michael Biggins was giving two youths a lift when he was stabbed to death.
‘Cluster of potholes’ causes airbags to deploy, leaves mum with huge repair bill
A Northland mum is in shock after she hit several potholes causing an airbag to deploy.