Family's holiday up in smoke as car destroyed by inferno
Conflagration near Kerikeri roundabout causes major delays on SH10.
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Police: No more NZ-wide aerial cannabis blitzes
Change of tack over cannabis could free up resources to fight Northland's meth epidemic.
Dogs, owners gather to farewell top breeder
Jim Broadbent's German short-haired pointers work around the world.
Whangārei residents feared another life taken as car hits power pole
Car slams into power pole near the site of another fatal crash.
Premier Bay of Islands yachting event sets sail
Sailing Week is one of the Southern Hemisphere's premier yachting events.
Stunning scenes open Ruakākā beach volleyball tournament
More than 60 teams have been competing in under-17 and under-19 divisions since Tuesday.
Forrest Axford is cycling length of the NZ to raise suicide awareness
When Forrest Axford saw the record suicide toll he wanted to do something to help
Young Waipū surfer's tears over stolen custom surfboard
Nia Owens, 12, was devastated when she realised her custom-made surfboard was missing.
Northland news in brief: Charges laid against Stan Semenoff, fishing competition calls for support
Catch up on what's happening.
Women on the water in Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Gap between women crewing and taking the helm, or owning the boat, appears to narrowing.
Nga Hoe Horo waka ama team make strong start to nationals
The Far North team have claimed multiple medals after three days of competition.
Power outage expected for Woodhill homes while Northpower replaces pole destroyed in car crash
The car, carrying one person, hit the power pole about 2:15pm today.
Northland home saved from being destroyed by quick-acting firefighters
Seventh serious Northland house fire in six weeks sees firefighters save home.
Rawene blaze could take weeks to put out, firefighters say
Fire bosses hopeful helicopters can go home today and mopping up can start in earnest.
Doing it for mum: Why Whangārei Black Stick Ella Gunson became a constable
Whangārei Black Stick veteran Ella Gunson one of the region's newest police recruits.
NZ's Best Beach: Waiheke's Onetangi and Taupō Bay in the Far North
NZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile Waiheke's Onetangi and Far North's Taupō Bay.
Northland gymnasts flip out over Olympian tutor
About 50 gymnasts from Kerikeri and the wider Whangārei area came together at Parua Bay.
Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time
Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening
Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses
Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.
Northland whānau dominate surf champs
Last week's nationals was Billie's first in the SUP division.
Rearing sea horses could lead to something bigger for Alyce Charlesworth
The granddaughter of a local legend is carrying on his legacy with sea horses.
An afternoon of blazes a sign of the busy season Northland firefighters are battling
Northland firefighters are reminding to be vigilant as the region's fire risks.
Man charged with arson after home burns
The house fire is the sixth in the Far North in less than six weeks.
Onerahi aiming to break one-day drought
Onerahi hadn't seen one-day glory in about eight years, the captain estimated.
Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire
Alleged police shooter named
Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache
Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.
Six60 bassist wears 17-year-old Whangārei girl's nail polish
It's not every day you get to see your nail polish on a famous musician's fingers.
Solar energy powering Far North rest home
Kaitaia's Switzer rest home cosy with solar power
Photos: Big turnout for Kaikohe show
More than 1000 people turned out for a day of traditional contests and entertainment.