Surf lifeguards report quiet Labour weekend despite influx of beachgoers
Visitors flock to Northland beaches but it's a quiet weekend for lifeguards.
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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.
Whangārei Christmas Parade to be city's largest festive event
Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.
Suspicious Tutukaka fire a warning to coastal communities
Fire officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.
Diesel generation won't run separate to other Top Energy operations
Small savings for Top Energy customers after Electricity Authority approval.
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.
Two losses on the trot dent Northland's Cup campaign
Unforced errors and ill discipline among a myriad of problems for Northland Taniwha.
Northland age-group basketballers eyeing national glory
U15 girls and U17 boys play in Waikato and Christchurch respectively over Labour weekend.
Showdown over job cuts: Warehouse used Covid as an excuse for lay offs - workers
First Union not ruling out filing a personal grievance, as 600 jobs go nationwide.
Public meeting calls for more police, curbs on booze sales
About 80 people attended the meeting called amid rising concerns about crime and disorder
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.
Canopy Bridge carpark closes to make way for $6.6m park
WDC chief executive Rob Forlong is confident there are enough parking spaces in the CBD.
What to do over Labour Weekend in Northland
Locals and visitors can take their pick of events in Northland this long weekend.
Community transmission in Auckland concerning this long weekend
Covid protocols emphasised over long weekend with Aucklanders heading to Northland.
Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.
Northland police appeal for information about missing Whangārei woman
Amanda Semb was last seen on October 8 leaving her central Whangārei address.
Northland or Whangārei electorates could be marginal seats after election night
It will be an historic shock if Northland or Whangārei electorates are won by Labour
News snippets from Northland
The Coastal Classic is on tomorrow; and a diver has died in the Far North.
Animal advocates 'mortified' at lack of action over alleged Northland puppy mill
Animal advocates say the SPCA is letting down 87 dogs living at an alleged puppy mill.
Warm, wet and muggy in Northland this holiday weekend
Unofficial start of summer weekend in Northland will be warm, wet and muggy
Photos at Poor Knights two of the winners in New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest
Two snaps from Poor Knights win New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest.
Teen to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Teenager to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Whangārei man loses his home after suspected arson
A Whangārei man has lost his home of more than 15 years following suspected arson.
Free kayak safety workshop at Waitangi
Free one-day workshop to help Northland kayakers stay safe on the water this summer.
Relief as work begins at last on new $1.4m dog pound
After five years of delays FNDC will rebuild pound on existing site next to sewage ponds.
DHB confident despite lack of community testing centres on weekends
Medical officer of health believes Northlanders have adequate access to Covid-19 testing.