Call to arm police as hunt for gunmen continues
'The serious criminal element in our society is prepared to use firearms against police.'
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Police shooters linked to kidnapping, car-torching in crime rampage
Police are investigating whether a series of shop ram-raids are also connected.
Logsplitter stolen in the night in Maungakaramea
Have you seen the logsplitter which was stolen from a Maungakaramea address?
History, art and the significance of Opua
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Whangārei ED and White Cross reaching capacity
How long have you waited to be seen at Whangārei Hospital's emergency department?
Gunmen on the run after shooting at cop: AOS search property
After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.
Northland basketballers take on national stars
The two Northland sides faced stiff opposition in their long-weekend campaigns.
Gunmen on the loose after shot fired at police officer
Police are at an incident in Haruru, in the Far North district, early this morning.
$1.5m in Covid wage subsidy for Northland Regional Council
NRC was one of only four councils in NZ to get the Covid-19 wage subsidy.
Theft of kiwi sign upsets Bay of Islands' conservationists
Bay of Islands' conservationists upset at theft of roadside kiwi sign.
Two motorcyclists collide on Ninety Mile Beach
Alcohol a possible factor in beach crash.
Northland GP receives profession's highest honour
Dr Chris Reid worked hard to promote rural medicine during his time in the North.
Whangārei Christmas Parade to be city's largest festive event
Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.
Surf lifeguards report quiet Labour weekend despite influx of beachgoers
Visitors flock to Northland beaches but it's a quiet weekend for lifeguards.
Two Northland teens earn top Blue Light awards
Kelvin Fraser and Tamarangi Hanunui-Tipene shone at a recent Blue Light Life Skills camp.
Raumanga man threatens police with axe
The man stayed up on his roof for hours as police negotiated with him.
Suspicious Tutukaka fire a warning to coastal communities
Fire officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.
News snippets from Northland
Bird of the Year competition opens; and robbery attempt at dairy.
Swimming, shellfish ban after sewage 'pours' into Waitangi River
Overflows occurred for a few hours a day on at least two days due to a faulty pump.
Event for women wanting to enter the world of construction
The event will be held in Whangārei.
Extra $36m for Northland dairy farmers with lift in forecast price
Strong demand for milk from China lifts forecast farmgate price for next season.
Northland coffee connoisseurs open up about the addictive brew
Coffee drinking - and growing - is as popular as ever in Northland.
Northland age-group basketballers eyeing national glory
U15 girls and U17 boys play in Waikato and Christchurch respectively over Labour weekend.
Northland lifeguards primed for busiest season yet
This weekend sees the start of volunteer patrols on Northland beaches
Public meeting calls for more police, curbs on booze sales
About 80 people attended the meeting called amid rising concerns about crime and disorder
'I'll be able to do everyday things': Paralysed teen awaits nerve transplant op
Brandon Fargher will undergo NZ's first nerve transplant surgery.
Northland news in brief
Covid-19 testing available in Whangārei; and free farmers course for women.
Sailing royalty train in Tutukaka
It's the first time the NZ sailing team have done their winter training in Tutukaka.
Dargaville Museum to add glass bottle to collection
Ruawai couple find glass bottle used in the early 1900s while digging up old well.
Bonus point win for Otago
Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.
Hard pill to swallow: Kauri coach scores FPC 2020
The Kauri got as close as you can get to making the semifinals.