Fire investigators at Whangarei's Old Town Hall
A special fire appliance from Auckland equipped with an aerial basket used for clock tower
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News briefs from around Northland
$19k Lotto winning ticket; arson trial aborted, and Tuia 250 flotilla due this month.
Northland bowls: Rep events a good chance for selection
The Northland women's one to five year team did well to finish first in their division.
Race for mayor sparked by misery-making C-bomb
The inside story of the inquiry into one councillor's claim of "corruption".
Whangārei central city building damaged by fire
The fire appeared to start in the right hand side of the building on the second floor.
Sonny Tau quits suddenly after 10 years at Ngāpuhi helm
Reasons for long-time chairman's sudden exit are unclear.
Whangārei's historic Old Town Hall burns
Iconic 107-year-old 'Old Town Hall' severely damaged.
Eastwood: Culture vital to success
Sport Northland chief executive Brent Eastwood asks what is needed for team success?
Mountain bikers on the right track
Will we see a Northlander win a gold medal when the competition comes north next year?
Taonga return to Northland after being kept in Auckland for a century
The Kauri Museum in Kaipara receives 162 artefacts from Auckland Museum
Ex-army Unimogs donated to Northland for emergency relief
Volunteers need to drive and maintain the trucks so they're ready when needed.
News briefs from around Northland
Log falls off truck, Endeavour replica due later this month.
Small Hokianga club shows power of speech
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Thanks for the nursing care
A grateful patient made a generous donation to ward staff after knee surgery
Food and wine festival 'the best one yet'
Organisers find they don't need a big-name band to draw a crowd.
Māori basketball muster draws a crowd
About 150 players turned out for a great day of basketball fun at ASB Stadium.
Russell girl, 9, gives up hair in cancer fundraiser
Ruby Tauri said she was giving up her hair because she wants 'to make people happy'.
Far North mayoral candidates outline the big issues
We asked: What is the biggest issue facing the Far North, and what would you do to fix it?
If Powerball's $28m is won by a Northlander, here are some ideas
If Powerball's $28m is won by a Northlander, here are some ideas on how to spend it.
Northland suicide numbers exposed
An unwaged man with mental illness and a dairy farmer speak out about Northland suicide
A Northlander's experience: ABs vs Namibia
Find out what Northland's Arriane Christie thought of the All Blacks against Namibia.
Farmers - iconic company for over a century
Farmers catalogues can help trace 20th century New Zealand fashion and tech trends.
Local elections: Change in the wind for Far North councillors
Only councillor not seeking re-election, Colin Kitchen, bows out after four terms.
Maungakaramea import clinches tight win
Maungakaramea escaped with a close win on Saturday by just two wickets.
Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.
Leslie wins big at Māori sports awards
The big names of Māori sport filled the Copthorne Hotel in Waitangi on Saturday night.
Māori rugby talent on display
Northland's Māori rugby talent, young and old, was on display for all to see on Saturday.
News briefs from around Northland
A Lotto ticket sold in Kaitaia was a second division winner.
Hockey: Northland's under-15 national champions
The home team scored their only goal through Henry Storey in the first half.
'Fat, healthy' kiwi hatches after rescue
Female kiwi chick hatched successfully in Whangārei.
Photos: It! Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival 2019
Festival marks 10th anniversary with 1250-strong crowd and ultra-danceable bands.
Papermill's exhibition theme is Tree of Life
The Papermill's annual art exhibition also celebrates 30 years' papermaking in Whangārei.