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Huge wildfire still raging at Pipiwai

Firefighters battling to contain fire before expected high winds hit later today.

Whangārei to host 11 Women's Rugby World Cup games, including opener

World is coming to Whangārei with every team from Women's Rugby World Cup due

Final decision on Waitangi Day commemorations still being considered

Waitangi Day organisers are looking closely at whether the commemorations will go ahead.

Boaties advised to follow safety and courtesy rules

Boaties advised to get up to speed on water rules.

Honeymoon couple among Aucklanders wanting refunds

Police stop Covid checkpoint in Northland, organisers label it as heavy-handed tactics.

'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti

'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'

News snippets from Northland

SPCA needs volunteers; and alleged arsonist remanded in custody.

Psychologist warns of deadly Covid mental health consequence

"There's lots of research saying there is going to be long-term consequences..."

Hikurangi, Kensington and Mangawhai take bowls semifinal spots

Northland's women's representative teams took on Auckland and Counties Manukau

Safety measures in place for Waitangi Day and Ruapekapeka commemorations

There will be precautions in place at the commemorations to keep everyone safe.

Two positive Auckland Covid cases confirmed

Dr Bloomfield said there were encouraging signs from Northland so far.

Photos: Leadership Academy of A Company marks 10th intake

More than 800 people turned out to celebrate academy's 10th intake of boys.

Waitangi Day, Battle of Te Ruapekapeka events to go ahead but Iwi Chairs Forum held virtually

Commemoration events in Northland will still go ahead.

'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.

Northland police say iwi Covid checkpoints not needed

Iwi group says government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people.

Covid-19: Whangārei freedom camping couple spread kindness

The couple say they have camped at places more interesting than a Covid-19 testing station

Hapū grateful for boost to 'slack' Covid testing stations

When the pair arrived at the Ruakākā site, there were only three portaloos available.

Kids build new homes for penguins at Waitangi shore

Northland kids have been helping penguins and kiwi into dry, defendable homes.