Gas leak closes city street; and a $6m youth and community centre opens.

'The serious criminal element in our society is prepared to use firearms against police.'

Contractors may have cut gas main in Whangārei

How long have you waited to be seen at Whangārei Hospital's emergency department?

Have you seen the logsplitter which was stolen from a Maungakaramea address?

Kerikeri Kindergarten has been named a finalist in this year's NZ Biosecurity Awards.

After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.

The two Northland sides faced stiff opposition in their long-weekend campaigns.

NRC was one of only four councils in NZ to get the Covid-19 wage subsidy.

News in brief from Northland

Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.

Visitors flock to Northland beaches but it's a quiet weekend for lifeguards.

Kelvin Fraser and Tamarangi Hanunui-Tipene shone at a recent Blue Light Life Skills camp.

The man stayed up on his roof for hours as police negotiated with him.

Fire officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.

Bird of the Year competition opens; and robbery attempt at dairy.

Strong demand for milk from China lifts forecast farmgate price for next season.

U15 girls and U17 boys play in Waikato and Christchurch respectively over Labour weekend.

First Union not ruling out filing a personal grievance, as 600 jobs go nationwide.

It's the first time the NZ sailing team have done their winter training in Tutukaka.

Ruawai couple find glass bottle used in the early 1900s while digging up old well.

Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.

Locals and visitors can take their pick of events in Northland this long weekend.