Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks
A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.
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Northport says don't panic if you see activity around port tonight, it's emergency services exercise
Emergency services exercise at Northport tonight no cause for alarm
Dargaville safe during Northland tsunami warning
Low-lying coastal areas along Northland's west coast had to evacuate but not Dargaville.
Dog reunited with owner after police, animal control intervene
A missing dog was reunited with its owners in the Far North after a four-month search.
Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter, but 3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei
3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei and Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter.
Liberty swing brings joy for Far North disabled community
The swings allow wheelchair users to gain maximum height, not just rock back and forth.
News snippets from Northland
Alleged kidnapper denied bail; and water restrictions eased.
Northland copes well in face of tsunami warning
Thousands evacuated as massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning.
Hundreds wait out tsunami threat at Waitangi
One evacuee, grabbing only his most precious belonging, took his cat to high ground.
Watch: Tutukaka marina tsunami surge not the biggest
Busy Northland diving outfit Dive! Tutukaka had one boat at the Poor Knights yesterday.
Northland tsunami emergency services satisfied with response
Yesterday's evacuations across Northland were a "smooth" process for emergency services.
Supermarket, Treaty Grounds to the rescue of Paihia evacuees
Up to 500 evacuees were getting hot and hungry — until local businesses stepped in.
Is the sun going down on our towns?
Our provincial centres and towns are overlooked but still growing in their storytelling.
Northland tsunami alert not a major for region's schools
Northland schools show their resilience as they easily manage the tsunami threat.
Earthworks at Ōpua boatyard, reserve spark concerns
Neighbours say the work breaches easement rules; boatyard owner says it's fully consented.
Far North residents praised for quick reaction
Far North residents from both sides of the coast rushed to higher ground yesterday.
Wave surges hit Northland; threat downgraded
Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.
'I'm still shaking': 7.1 quake rattles houses and nerves
The early morning quake left many shaken - and some fleeing to higher ground.
How two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's life
St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump
Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.
Sky is the limit for new Northland Emergency Services Trust CEO
New Northland Rescue Helicopter CEO Craig Gibbons has vast experience in air ambulances
Where to watch America's Cup racing in Northland
Nine venues where Northlanders can watch America's Cup racing on the big screen.
Latest Northland bowls news from Gwen Lawson
Northland bowlers have performed well at the National Fours and Mixed Pairs competition.
Northlanders shows faith in Northern Advocate as newspaper's readership soars
Northern Advocate now read by 32,000 people a day as readership soars.
Northland border workers line up for Covid jabs
The Covid-19 vaccine is an added barrier of protection - not the only one.
Gate erected on Far North road to stop traffic left open
Resident on Far North road erects gate to stop traffic.
Battle of Kororāreka revisited as anniversary date nears
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Deleted footage leaves questions after alleged Northport Covid-19 PPE incident
Northport says its security footage is overwritten monthly, unless specifically retained.
Women's Rugby World Cup postponement could have silver lining
Northland could get more visitors from postponed Women's Rugby World Cup.
Walker trapped down steep bank in popular Whangārei park
Overnight rain had made the steep bank even harder for the woman to climb up.
Iwi and industry join forces to boost workforce
New training programme kicks off for Northland horticulture industry.
Ockham finalist captures the brilliant heart of Te Papa's natural world
Jane Ussher's 'sumptuously beautiful' book captures Te Papa's natural history collection.