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How you can prevent avoidable deaths on Northland roads
Northland drivers seriously hurt in avoidable road crashes
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs
Large quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown
The Far North bus goes round and round ...
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Serious crash closes State Highway 1
Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei
Resealing throttles traffic flow on SH1 in Whangārei
Outraged motorists took to social media to vent anger at delays south of Whangārei.
Moving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in Northland
Northland 16-tonne kauri staircase an unusual item for movers.
Trip down memory lane for Sir Michael Hill
Michael Hill takes a trip down memory lane visiting his old local haunts.
Niwa visit an eye-opener for KHS students
Kamo High Year 10 students toured the Ruakākā facility to learn about aquaculture careers.
Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years
Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.
Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy
Marie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.
Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child
Efforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.
'He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experience
A Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety
Continued name suppression declined by court
Alleged cop shooter in Northland deny charges and elect trial by jury.
Billy the notorious cat burglar busted
Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.
Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop
Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.
Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware
Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.
Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed
Northland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out
News snippets from Northland
Man who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Northland news briefs: Trucks back, police sting on off-licenses
Catch up on news around the region.
Water poverty a 'human rights issue' in rural Northland
Half of Northlanders rely on rainwater tanks, more than three times the national average.
Our Hidden Homeless: Donations pour in to help Northland's hidden homeless
Donations of furniture have poured in due to the Advocate's Our Hidden Homeless campaign.
Half a dozen trucks heading from Northport fail safety checks
Fatigue, bald tyres and inadequate braking have been identified as major issues in trucks.
Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
Council to make no call on house-moving charges this year
The Whangārei District Council is waiting until its full council meeting in February.
First of 1000 trucks start journey from Northport
Northland road safety advocate's advice to truckies and motorists in general.
Boucher champions rep programme cut after son's tears
The percentage of secondary school students involved in sport in 2019 was 51 per cent.
Hikurangi and Kensington bowlers to represent Tai Tokerau
Successful in the men's final were Kensington with Arapohue the runners-up.