Rawene man's preparation saves family home from wildfire
Another major fire in the same area last summer spurred Derek Heke into action.
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New bites: Dog trialists taking on Waikato; culvert project wins international award
News in brief from Northland.
More properties for sale, prices stagnant
More properties are on the market in Northland as they take longer to sell.
Northland based leopard seal research makes groundbreaking discovery
Northland-based research makes startling discovery about leopard seals
News bites: Concert at The Cove, 15yo arrested after robbery at Kamo Bottle-O
The latest news bites from around the region.
Bay News: Battle of the Bands; 26,000 cruise ship passengers to visit
A weekly roundup of news from the Bay of Islands.
10th world title in sights of Northland axeman Jason Wynyard
Northland axeman Jason Wynyard to chop wood in Sweden, vying for 10th world title.
Northland lifestyle draws greatest population increase nationwide
Northland continues to lead the country in population growth, Stats NZ says.
Taniwha throws down the gauntlet to All Blacks loose forwards
Eric Rush proud of son Rob cracking into the Blues' squad for next season.
Kaipara Mayor hits out at growing central government impacts
New Kaipara mayor delivers a hard hitting maiden speech at the council's first meeting.
Having a kōrero in a barber's chair: New doco series aimed at Northland youth
A legendary hangout for Far North rangatahi is the focus of two new documentary series.
'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder
A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.
Help wanted after Whangārei discovery of invasive bat-wing passion flower vine again
Second discovery of invasive vine in Whangārei prompts call for public help
Fiji women's rugby team humbled by support in Whangārei
Unfazed by their loss, the Fijiana team took fond memories of their stay in Whangārei.
News snippets from Northland: Mayor and deputy to be sworn in; scholarship opportunity
News in brief from Northland
Central Whangārei property for sale had been seen as site for $60m hotel development
Whangārei property up for sale at Town Basin suitable for hotel.
Reece plumbing and bathroom showroom opens in Whangārei
Plumbing and bathroom products supplier Reece opens outlet in Whangārei
Whangārei buzzing over long weekend
Locals and visitors packed out Whangārei hospitality venues and markets.
NorthTec opening campus for mid-North students at Ngāwhā
Mid-Northland students getting NorthTec campus at Ngāwhā.
Te Araroa trail numbers booming despite Northland forest closures
The number of Te Araroa walkers passing through Northland is double the pre-Covid record.
Rawene fire contained but not yet extinguished
About 6ha was affected by the Rawene fire, and three houses were threatened.
British couple stranded in 2020 lockdown return to exact campsite to restart NZ trip
Northland's beauty has always been on the couple's 'trip of a lifetime' bucket list.
Northlanders hit the beach after packed weekend
Northland's Labour Monday in pictures - straight from Waipū Cove.
Kaitaia's Mea Motu outclasses former world boxing champ
Northland boxer Mea Motu scores another impressive win - beats former world champ
Rubbish burning turns into huge scrub fire in Rawene
A helicopter and two fire crews are at the scene today.
Saving drowning holidaymakers in Northland haunts rescuer
Kimi Oshiro's advice for Northlanders is to take water safety messages seriously.
Passion for scooter riding gives Kerikeri teen chance to compete at world champs
Cooper Steen is keen to compete overseas but it's 'quite nerve-wracking'.
Māori Surf Champs gets big break in Ahipara after Covid cancellations
It will be the second time the event has been held in Tai Tokerau in its 26-year history.
Photos: Whangārei turns out for massive weekend of Rugby World Cup
Miss the weekend's rugby showcase? Feel like you are there with this online gallery.
Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches
There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.
Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji
The stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.
No room at the inn as rugby fever grips Whangārei
Accommodation and hospitality sectors are booming in Whangārei, thanks to the rugby.