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Five families left homeless by fire in one month
Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.
News snippets from Northland
Bay of Islands Music Festival lineup, and scholarships for Ngāpuhi students.
People can still visit Northland's historic Māngungu Mission during work
Northland's historic Māngungu Mission won't close during vital conservation work
Watch: Shark surprise in Northland rockpool
"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."
Last round? Bay of Islands hospitality businesses' desperate plea for staff
Bay of Islands hospo operators say it will take more than visa extensions to save them.
Reconciliation, understanding key to battle's 175th anniversary
Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā was the inconclusive, final clash of the Northern War of 1845-46.
Holiday-makers arrive to and farewell Northland
It's hello and so long to Northland for holiday-makers.
Covid job scheme helps almost 270 Northlanders into work
Workers hired under Covid scheme picked up 20 tonnes of rubbish from Northland highways.
Locals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blaze
Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.
Northlanders and visitors chew up mobile data on New Year's Eve
Mobile data use in Northland soared on New Year's Eve
Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest tree
Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.
Community kindness helps flood-hit Skip back on his feet
Skip Kidwell, owner of worst-hit house in Moerewa, was the face of the July flood.
Six-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by police
The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington
Best sports photos of 2020
In Northland, codes scrambled to implement safety procedures due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
'I'm feeling homeless': Four-lane highway plan causing anxiety
Dirk Boesser is worried he might have to leave the home he hoped to retire in.
Top tips to keep your New Year's resolutions on track
New Year's resolutions often fail, but Essence has some tips to help you stay on track.
Patu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the Year
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
Peaceful, family-friendly start to 2021 in Bay of Islands
A relaxed, family atmosphere ruled in the Bay of Islands with only three arrests by 1.30am
2020 in review: Former Northland MP Matt King reveals what's in store for 2021
Former Northland MP Matt King tells of his plans for the next three years.
Summer gig guide: Six60, Benee, Dave Dobbyn and more
A list of concerts and festivals in Northland this summer.
Highland heart kept beating at Waipū Community Festival
Northlanders celebrate first day of the year at Waipū Community Festival
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
News snippets from Northland: Fine weather forecast for first day of 2021
News in brief from Northland.
Turning the page on a history-making year
Locals and holidaymakers in Waipū tell us how 2020 shaped their new year outlook.
Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular 2020
This year's supreme winner was dedicated to a deceased friend who loved the Pink Panther.
Northlander Cody Kelly top marine industry apprentice in NZ
Cody Kelly has worked for Bluefix Boatworks, in Opua, since he was 17.
Solo dad, 8 kids lose everything in house fire
It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.
Northland Rugby Union and NorthTec providing opportunities for rugby community
NorthTec and the Northland Rugby Union creating educational opportunities.
Firefighters work to dampen Ahipara scrub fire hotspots
All evacuees have been allowed to go home but some streets remain closed to non-residents.
Tall ships set to sail in Bay regatta
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.