Whangārei police and Hits Northland staff give Easter eggs to commuters
Whangārei commuters get sweet road safety messages as the Policester Bunny hits town.
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Paihia fire chief recognised for 25 years' service
Rex Wilson awarded Gold Star: ''Helping the community'' his reason for commitment.
Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis visits Pātaua occupation
'We'll block the road if we have to': Occupiers tell Māori-Crown Relations Minister.
Māori health providers to receive funding for vaccine rollout
Health providers to receive funding to help with the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Ruakākā cyclist airlifted to hospital after road accident
Emergency services were busy yesterday morning responding to two major roading incidents.
Bringing back sparkle to Northland women
Empowerment coach delivers free workshop today for Whangārei women.
News snippets from Northland
Where to get your Birdsong poetry book; and no Northern Advocate on Good Friday.
More than 100 Kaipara fire permits put on hold due to fire risk
FENZ to review suspension of fire permits in Kaipara before Easter holidays.
Perfect storm leads to timber shortage, building delays
Carter Holt Harvey is unable to keep up with the demand for structural timber products.
Whangārei driver crashes into cars before fleeing on foot in Woodhill close to Whangārei Hospital
A man is in custody after fleeing the scene of a crash in Whangārei earlier this morning.
Northland bucks the trend with visitor spending
Northland is one of only two regions to see an increase in visitor spending.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Easter Carnival on this Saturday; and campaign against border threats launched.
Crank Up day at Whangārei Museum keeps old and young entertained
Vintage machinery on display at Whangārei Crank Up Day
Judge tells Northland man his offending was very serious
Northlander jailed for nearly two years over a raft of violent offending.
Northport at Whangārei to take another ship with containers for Auckland
1170 containers to land at Northport at Whangārei for Auckland after Easter.
Fire at Kaitaia's old bowling club the third in five months
Police believe they know who caused suspicious blaze.
Police warning after vehicle crime rises in district
Vehicle owners in Kamo, Tikipunga and Morningside are strongly urged to secure their cars.
Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win
Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket
$25M used tyre burner to fire up Whangārei's Golden Bay Cement
Three million used tyres to fire up Golden Bay Cement works in Whangārei
Wordman and birdman unite
Wordsmith compiles more than 100 poems about birds to help recovery centre.
Northland vaccine rollout right on schedule
Northland's Māori communities are welcoming the opportunity to receive their vaccinations.
Wild West comes to Waimamaku
Once a year a South Hokianga town is invaded by gun-toting horsemen and highway robbers.
Marae trustees reject claims power station has their support
Kotokota trustee says another power station will threaten the eels and elvers even more.
News in brief
Mangamuka Gorge road reopens for light vehicles; downpours predicted; passport expired?.
Northlanders urged to take action against country's 'silent killer'
Bystander CPR and using a defibrillator can increase the chance of survival 50 per cent.
Hora Hora forced to field reserve players due to injuries
Kamo run riot over Hora Hora in a opening of the Tyrepower club rugby.
Back to school for Kamo High School's class of 1960
Class of 1960 return to Kamo High School.
Family Fun Day debut a resounding success
Families turn up in droves to Family Fun Day and to have their say in district's future.
Tara iti / NZ fairy tern survival in Northland helped with chick born at Auckland Zoo
A partnership with Auckland Zoo gives hope for NZ's rarest bird, the tara iti/fairy tern.
Northland news in brief
Crews fight Kaitaia house fire; and the Shonky Fest is on this Saturday at Matapouri.
Married 70 years: How a lost coin toss led to a 'wonderful life'
If he'd won a coin toss Norm wouldn't have met Doreen one evening on the Waiheke ferry.
Secrets to a 65-year marriage revealed
Couple still have untold stories after 65 years together.
'Disabled lives matter' - a new chant waiting for wings to fly
A protest from the largest minority in New Zealand took place this week.