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Kiripaka Rd house fire
A house is on fire in the Whangārei district of Tikipunga. Video / Michael Cunningham
Firefighters battle blaze in Whangārei
House fire closes Whangārei road as firefighters battle blaze.
Why you haven't caught Covid yet
If you've been lucky enough to escape a dreaded double red line, this is probably why.
'The spirit of a community lives in volunteers', says Heritage NZ
Heritage NZ bids farewell to two dedicated volunteers, thanks for stirling service.
Matariki wānanga tours Te Taitokerau in lead up to Puanga-Matariki celebration
Matariki wānanga tour Northland to create awareness of special Māori New Year celebration
Our Treasures: Peanut dispensers like milk bars are thing of the past
Milk bars replaced tea rooms and were the forerunners of the modern café.
Northland to escape worst of cold blast
Northland temperatures will fall slightly as the South Island gets snow.
Northland news in brief: Free CPR courses, fire being investigated
News snippets from around the region.
Farmer furious after wandering dogs attack more than 100 sheep
The death of sheep has cost farmer Rex Roadley up to $25,000.
Flu jab vital as new strains expected this winter
Rates of influenza expected to be higher than in previous years.
One month on and police yet to follow up on theft
Another stolen trailer lost to thieves in Kaitaia
' It's senseless destruction but...we're moving forward': Jewellery store after ram raid
Store owner in Kamo humbled by community support despite ram raid at his business.
Kevin Page: The problem with getting dressed in the dark
Comment: Many is the time I'd turn up with a jersey on inside out or an odd sock.
Celtic Barn to be transformed into a gigantic ice rink
Northlanders to enjoy ice ring over three days over the Matariki long weekend.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Nursing career spans more than three decades
Margareth Broodkoorn has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours
Comment: Celebrating a lifetime of service
The length of service of our Queen is something to be marvelled at
Queen's Birthday Honours: 'My first thought was yay, social work's getting a mention' - Robyn Corrigan MNZM
Māori social work pioneer Robyn Corrigan has been honoured with an MNZM.
'We changed the stars for our Māori students': Elizabeth Forgie MNZM
Support from late husband and school kuia behind 'out of the blue' award.
Raumanga Community Garden celebrates Matariki
Attendees dug up kumara and shared kai at Matariki celebrations.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Hugh Stringleman's five decades of agricultural journalism recognised
Hugh Stringleman gets NZ Order of Merit for services to agricultural journalism.
Queen's Service Medal for Northland conservationist Ian Wilson
Northland conservationist Ian Wilson earns QSM for his work
Queen's Birthday Honours: Noel Birchall's half a century of conservation recognised
Noel Birchall recalls witnessing transformation of the Northland Fish and Game Council.
Ken Rintoul MNZM: Lifetime of service to Northland noted
Ōkaihau businessman honoured for multitude of business, governance and community roles.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Two receive highest honour, six new Knights, Dames
Platinum Jubilee appointments list has 187 honours recipients.
Queen's Birthday Honours:First female president of Northland Rugby in Queen's honours list
Sharon Morgan honoured for services to community, arts and rugby.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Respected Hokianga scholar champion of Māori culture
Patu Hohepa was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
New sports hub to relieve squeeze in Far North boom town
Light at the end of the tunnel for Kerikeri sports codes struggling for space, facilities.
Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust CEO receives top honour for service to Māori
Top honour goes to Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust boss
Northland news in brief: Jewellers ram raided, LPG gas bottle explodes
News snippets from around the region.
Covid cases drop to lowest total in 102 days
Today's update is expected to be the last of the long holiday weekend.
Kamo jeweller's ram raided overnight
Police are investigating, but are yet to make any arrests.
Iwi brings Matariki merriment
More than 2500 people packed the Canopy Bridge and Pūtahi Park for Friday's festivities
One injured in freedom camping gas bottle explosion
Police say a person has been taken to hospital.