Overwhelming response swamps Covid testing sites
The Ruakākā testing station has been moved due to the overwhelming demand.
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Some businesses close as a precautionary measure
Northland businesses from the lockdown frustrated at latest positive case.
Yacht stuck under car ferry after collision near Ōpua
Witnesses said ferry horn sounded repeatedly before two vessels collided in busy channel.
'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."
Haruru residents fed up with 'hoons' call for lower speed limit
Residents on narrow, unsealed Lily Pond Lane baffled by a new open road (100km/h) sign.
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
Breathing new life into neglected marina garden
Group of friends reunite to resurrect marina garden.
Northland man keeping waka ama volunteers well fed
Beef Wellington, scotch fillet and kaimoana are all on the menu.
Who let the dogs out? Northland dog owners spoiled for choice for canine companions
Northland has a high dog population compared to the rest of NZ. How dog-friendly are we?
Sevens legend's son earns All Blacks Sevens contract
Brady's father Eric, born in Kaeo, played national level sevens from 1988 to 2004.
NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty
Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.
King whānau rake in waka ama medals
Tupu wasn't the only King whānau member to take home a medal on Wednesday.
IPCA investigation: Whangārei teen pepper-sprayed by angry officer
Whangārei teen vows never to trust Northland police again after they used excessive force.
Christmas giving sees 28,000 native trees for Northland
62,000 native trees planted around the country this year, with almost 28,000 in Northland.
Russell's Go Green Awards are back
The awards, which honour Far North environmental heroes, were canned in 2020 due to Covid.
Whangārei student happy with exam results
Thousands of Northland students were able to check their NCEA results yesterday.
Hikurangi and Mangawhai win fours titles
Hikurangi's team was Leanne Stewart, Manu Timoti, Savanna Lauder and Diane Lawrence.
Family's holiday up in smoke as car destroyed by inferno
Conflagration near Kerikeri roundabout causes major delays on SH10.
Police: No more NZ-wide aerial cannabis blitzes
Change of tack over cannabis could free up resources to fight Northland's meth epidemic.
Dogs, owners gather to farewell top breeder
Jim Broadbent's German short-haired pointers work around the world.
Premier Bay of Islands yachting event sets sail
Sailing Week is one of the Southern Hemisphere's premier yachting events.
Stunning scenes open Ruakākā beach volleyball tournament
More than 60 teams have been competing in under-17 and under-19 divisions since Tuesday.
Forrest Axford is cycling length of the NZ to raise suicide awareness
When Forrest Axford saw the record suicide toll he wanted to do something to help
Young Waipū surfer's tears over stolen custom surfboard
Nia Owens, 12, was devastated when she realised her custom-made surfboard was missing.
Women on the water in Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Gap between women crewing and taking the helm, or owning the boat, appears to narrowing.
Nga Hoe Horo waka ama team make strong start to nationals
The Far North team have claimed multiple medals after three days of competition.
Power outage expected for Woodhill homes while Northpower replaces pole destroyed in car crash
The car, carrying one person, hit the power pole about 2:15pm today.
Northland home saved from being destroyed by quick-acting firefighters
Seventh serious Northland house fire in six weeks sees firefighters save home.
Rawene blaze could take weeks to put out, firefighters say
Fire bosses hopeful helicopters can go home today and mopping up can start in earnest.
Northland gymnasts flip out over Olympian tutor
About 50 gymnasts from Kerikeri and the wider Whangārei area came together at Parua Bay.
Doing it for mum: Why Whangārei Black Stick Ella Gunson became a constable
Whangārei Black Stick veteran Ella Gunson one of the region's newest police recruits.