News in brief: Ruapekapeka Rd sealed; Census Day coming up in March
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Northland firefighters awarded medals for fighting NSW bushfires
The bushfires swept through New South Wales, Australia in 2019 and 2020.
Wet summer taking a toll on more than just mood
We're ready to go once the weather clears.
Northland’s nosediving breath alcohol testing has road safety advocates concerned
Northland road safety advocates are concerned about plummeting breath alcohol testing.
Bad case of Monday-itis: How to ease back into work after a holiday
There are still many long weekends to look forward to.
Multicultural musical talent enjoyed by locals at Tūtūkākā festival
Our People in the Park celebrated its third year with a plethora of multicultural acts.
Milestone for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Cees Romeyn and Nev Campbell have raced the same boats in every Sailing Week to date.
Body found in canal after Canterbury crash
The number of occupants in the car and their condition is not yet known.
Skeletons removed from quirky shop display after ghost rumour surfaces
Melanie Kinghan finally found a way to express her creativity - and then came the rumours.
Mystery as ‘misdelivered’ courier packages fill letterboxes
The parcels were addressed to people living streets, even kilometres, away.
Cheeky Dargaville man who erected town's sign at Cape Reinga revealed - sort of
Mystery solved - man behind Dargavile sign at cape Reinga explains why
Northland sweltered and was soaked in 2022 as region went through hottest year on record
The top-four warmest years on record have all occurred since 2016.
Carolyn Hansen: Super-seeds will boost your health
These tiny but mighty warriors can boost your health.
Columnist Joe Bennett learns a lot from his once-messy garage
Joe Bennett goes on a journey of discovery in his messy garage.
Northland boxer, and three-time New Zealand champion Lani Daniels will fight for a world title against a fellow-Kiwi
Whangārei's Lani Daniels to get second world heavywight boxing title fight
High Court ruling sees Government propose reducing Northland crayfish limits
High Court ruling that Govt allows too many crayfish to be taken in Northland sees review
Guests at home in Kiwi North's Wētā Hotel
The Wētā Hotel at Kiwi North is perfect housing for our unique insects,
Summer holidays put on back burner by Kerikeri kids to bake treats for charity
Kerikeri kids' baking venture aims to support a different cause each time.
Waitangi hui could set way forward for Ngāpuhi hapū
Massive Waitangi Tribunal report calls on Crown to rework NZ's constitutional framework.
Owners of stolen mail in Northland sought by police
Far North man accused of raiding letterboxes up Northland's east coast in December.
Slow fashion breathes new life into old clothes
How can we change our relationship with clothes to something more long term, over a fling?
'It didn’t seem real': Tūtūkākā Marina still recovering from tsunami surge a year later
The marina will become even more resilient against tsunamis.
Māori wardens on the cards for Kaitaia
Discussions have begun to get Māori wardens back on the streets.
Northland boy, 14, seriously hurt in firearm incident
The injured boy is due to undergo surgery at Starship Hospital in Auckland today.
Daughter killed after car rolls on to tent: Coroner’s concern over police investigation
Report questions police investigation and conflicting evidence about car's handbrake.
Latest news from Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson
Good results for Northland bowlers at National Open Singles and Pairs.
Concerns wharf will be demolished 'secretly' and without consultation
Residents say the wharf is a well-used fishing spot, with high recreational value.
Woman told she was too young to get cancer now battling to live
Hollie Welsh, 33, found out she had less than a year to live.
News in brief from Northland: Lotto winner; arrest after fleeing police
News snippets from Northland
Juicy Fest attendees surprise performers with traditional Haka send-off
Some attendees dubbed the night the best of their lives.
Watch: Juicy Fest attendees farewell artists with haka
Attendees at Juicy Fest Whangārei farewell the artists with a haka. Video / Northland Events Centre
Sign prank at Cape Reinga puts Kaipara metropolis on the world stage
‘Cheeky’ sign sums up all that’s great about New Zealand, sharp-eyed visitor says.
'It’s complete incompetence': Restaurant owners may have to sell after council bungles liquor licence
A delayed liquor licence has forced owner to put business on market.
Friends, family pay tribute after 'unexplained' death of Northland woman
Marsden was found dead on Sunday, after going missing almost a month earlier.