Sky's the limit for Northland's fundraising firefighters
The Onerahi Volunteer Fire Brigade raised a staggering $16,000-plus in six months.
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Artists' depiction of Whangārei heritage buildings on display
Kiwi North's latest exhibition brings Whangarei's heritage buildings to life with a twist.
News snippets from Northland
Internationally acclaimed pianist to play; another Lotto win; and fleeing youths caught.
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
Whānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fire
A Northland family are grateful to be alive after a blaze took hold as they slept.
Median house price in Northland rises to $667,000
Otangarei community leader worried low-income whānau are moving out as investors pounce.
Chief Justice okays wearing of taonga during court proceedings
Northland Māori lawyer prefers neckties to taonga as standard dress code in court.
Northland marae aiming to capitalise on tourists' hunger
A new initiative is aimed at enabling Northland marae to sell food commercially.
Old Boys Marist lead points table after another big win
Another loss for Waipu in an otherwise competitive game.
Pink Ribbon fundraiser at Whangārei Heads gives $15,000 to Breast Cancer Foundation
Breast Cancer Foundation gets $125,000 from just one Whangārei fundraiser
Northland's red-shade algal bloom turns up at another beach
Red algal bloom turns up 20km away from Waipū Cove.
Snorkelling programme takes out top environmental award
Northland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.
How a new job club is helping Northlanders from all walks of life
Help to brush up on interviewing skills, CVs and available jobs.
News snippets from Northland
Northland police get a new make of patrol car; and fog disrupts the rescue of an ill man.
Ditching the kinship of cigarettes - 'got a light cuz?'
Half a million New Zealanders still smoke daily. About 13 die every day as a result.
Whānau of late Kaitaia man poorly treated by police receive apology
Northland's top cop acknowledged the distress police shortcomings created for the family.
Landowners worried about Significant Natural Areas policy
The FNDC policy has been labelled a modern-day 'land grab' by some opponents.
Racists Anonymous show taps deep-seated NZ attitudes
Brace yourself for laughs, tears and discomfort as the daring production comes to North.
Family's world turned upside-down with cystic fibrosis diagnosis
Dargaville family's new norm adapting to life with cystic fibrosis.
Talented young Northlanders going for success with Smokefreerockquest
Smokefreerockquest Northland heats see talented youngsters chosen for regional final
'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policy
FNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.
'Kids are getting punished for the disability they have'
Hui hears accounts of how mainstream education has let down young disabled Kiwis.
Gwen Lawson: Northland's champion bowlers found
Northland bowls' Champion of Champions will now compete on national stage
Many Northlanders get sight of blood supermoon
Stargazers stayed up late to catch a glimpse of rare phenomenon.
Trial date set for six facing kidnapping and shooting charges
Five men and a woman appeared at the High Court in Whangārei on Thursday.
News snippets from Northland
Flooding causes power cut; fatal crash; and pair accused of bashing elderly woman in court
WWE rewards loyal Whangārei wrestling fan
As with many large-scale entertainment acts, Covid-19 has dramatically changed wrestling.
Hope the situation in Samoa doesn't turn violent
Northland-based Samoans worried political impasse creating factions back home.
Friends raise 'taboo topic' to help raise awareness of suicide
Five friends are hitching the length of the country to raise funds for suicide prevention.
One person killed, three others injured in truck and car crash near Kaiwaka - SH1 closed
Motorists can prepare for delays and diversions following a serious crash in Kaiwaka.
Northland police name pair found dead after Awarua shooting
The men's families have requested privacy while they grieve their loved ones.
Tidal flooding cuts power to Whananaki North residents
The outage could last up to three hours while Northpower restores power in stages.
Young thieves knick ice cream and cigarettes in petrol station ram raid
It's understood the alleged thieves arrived at the petrol station in up to three vehicles.
News snippets from Northland
Hunt goes on for wanted man; and sisters take shot at fame.