Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown
The 'stroppy' Australian winged weta is more widespread in Northland than first thought.
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Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake
Northpower has apologised after tsunami sirens went off by mistake.
News snippets from Northland
Queen tribute act to play two Northland shows; and 'boil water' notice ends.
Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids
Lunches in school provide equality and benefit students' energy levels, a teacher says.
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
Watch: Car rolls on Kerikeri's main street
Firefighters left wondering how driver managed to roll the car onto its side in CBD.
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake
Hope for couple waiting to go home eight months after flood
Joe and Shirley Reti say recent progress in fixing their flood-damaged home is "awesome".
Northland students up for the STEM challenge
17 Northland schools in EPro8 engineering STEM finals
Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police
"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."
Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.
News snippets from Northland
After 39 bids, Waipū home sells for $1.615m; and SH1 stretch closed this weekend.
Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones
Tsunami warning saw Northland restaurateur with seven eateries in evacuation zone
Sellout crowd, good forecast and 'rampant' fish promise a bonanza
NZ's biggest surfcasting contest kicks off today on Ninety Mile Beach with 1000 anglers.
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Red Knights mark club's 20th anniversary
Since starting in Hikurangi this firefighters' bike club has spread to every corner of NZ.
World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO
Classical music and thrash metal will collide when Alien Weaponry perform with the NZSO.
Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks
Northland Muslim community Imam Suhil Musa two years on from Christchurch mosque attacks.
News in brief: Paddlers rescued, Paihia waterfront meeting
News snippets from Northland.
Opportunities abound for Taipa students
Taipa Area and other students offered funding towards physical activity.
Growers dish the dirt on a career in market gardening
Market gardening seems an ideal way to earn a crust. Local growers reveal what it's like.
Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert
Northland's response to last week's tsunami alert has been praised, but more work needed.
Covid-19 vaccine strategy in good hands
Overseas research has found people with disabilities more at risk than non-disabled.
Industrial building in Mangawhai damaged by night blaze
A large amount of dangerous materials, such as gas bottles, were at the scene of the fire.
Whangārei retailers rate city's tsunami evacuation response
What did Whangārei retailers think of last week's tsunami alert response?
Whangārei Town Basin residents/ workers rate tsunami alert response
A Whangārei Town Basin resident and worker rate the tsunami alert response.
$3k of foil surf gear abandoned in Waipū returned by 'great guy'
A Ruakākā man didn't hesitate to ditch his hydrofoil and surfboard to help people in need.
Critically injured woman's condition improves
The 74-year-old was crossing State Highway 10 on foot when the accident occurred.
Waipapa residents urged to boil water
Warning comes after tests find E. coli bacteria and a mysterious lack of chlorine.
Woman critically injured crossing SH10 near Waipapa
Accident occurred at 11am about 1.5km south of Waipapa roundabout.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
News snippets from Northland
Boxer to fight for national title; and pair arrested over burglary.
Far North now home to carnivorous Australian flying weta
A carnivorous flying Aussie invader has arrived in the Far North