Person taken to hospital with burns after blaze destroys Portland home
Neighbours raised the alarm after noticing a house on Taipari St had caught fire.
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Boxing Day boom: Shops heave with bargain hunters
Boxing Day continued the December trend of shoppers hitting stores in droves.
Northpower Wild Kiwi hopes to mark return with record breaking numbers
Competitors travel from all over for the race held in the scenic coastal hotspot.
Simple summer meals: A passion for food became Anna Valentine's life
Creating meals is a family affair
Firefighting Santa suits up to surprise Onerahi kids with Christmas cheer
For two decades, Onerahi deputy fire chief Brian Redwood has help spread Christmas joy.
18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister says
Jacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.
'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's life
Two visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.
Topless sunbathing, a road trip with a budgie: Seniors share memories of Christmas past
From a post-war Christmas to a road trip with a budgie; here are some favourite memories.
Popular bike trail set to reopen in time for summer holidays
Twin Coast Cycle Trail's partial closure in 2021 hit bike, accommodation businesses hard.
Giant Waitangi Tribunal report calls for land return, constitutional makeover
The ‘history-defining’ report brings together five years and 500,000 pages of evidence.
Grenade launchers may not be the best Christmas presents, Joe Bennett reckons
Joe Bennett muses on giving grenade launchers as Christmas presents.
Chopper dispatched to help fight Far North fire
Far North firefighters are battling a blaze in Waipapa.
How to avoid festive season stress
Many people feel pressure around gift-giving and hosting, a psychologist says.
News briefs: Whale watch continues; murder accessory named
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Northland teacher retires after 50 years in the classroom
Seeing changes in children’s lives for the better is so rewarding.
Award-winning Kaiwaka author writes her way to prestigious fellowship
Kelly Ana Morey plans to use her residency to work on her sixth novel.
Unique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to council
Unique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council
Police operation nets man with 'strong links' to Mongrel Mob
The man will face 15 charges when he appears in the Kaikohe District Court in January.
Car T-boned in Pakaraka crash; police plead for driver patience
Two people taken to hospital after crash at SH1/SH10 junction.
Far North water incident: One person found deceased at Matauri Bay
The two callouts occurred on the same stretch coast at virtually the same time.
Woman charged with being accessory to Whangārei murder can be named
Leonie Farell was remanded in custody and will return to court in February.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobs
The award-winning business could double in size.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
John Williamson: Are the Aussies doing it better? The battle to enforce seatbelt wearing
Nine of the 23 road fatalities this year involved people not wearing seatbelts.
Young injured whale in Bay of Islands under careful watch, says Department of Conservation
The department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
We just need the road open: $100m for Mangamuka Gorge repairs
Residents have cautiously welcomed more funding for Mangamukas.
Glinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks ban
The four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.
Emily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of light
Opinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.
NZ’s biggest solar farm due to power up Kaitaia next year
Lodestone's Far North solar farm will have 20ha of panels spread across 100ha of farmland.
‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyed
Police, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.
Waka Kotahi announces another $86m for SH1 Mangamuka Gorge repairs
Waka Kotahi has secured another $86m for SH1 Mangamuka gorge but will it be enough?