Twelve fires in seven months: Far North town fed up with firebug
An arsonist in Ahipara is putting pressure on already busy volunteer firefighters.
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Improvements made to 'absolute dog of an intersection' in the Far North
A new roundabout at the dangerous Puketona intersection was officially opened yesterday.
Students bury undies in the name of science
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Contaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last year
Site operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.
News snippets from Northland
Bird's nest starts a tractor fire; consultation on speed limits.
Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'
Utes and tractors will gather from 11am in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.
Councillors vote for further investigation into multi-million dollar development
Government funding of $60m too enticing to let go for development in Whangārei.
Fundraising machines: How the Hokianga raised over $30,000 for their rescue helicopter
Hokianga residents have raised over $30,000 for Northland's rescue helicopter service.
Blair Tuke and Portia Woodman among those going to Tokyo
Young swimmer Hayley McIntosh among Northlanders to compete in the Olympics
News snippets from Northland
Critically injured man dies; biggest crowd at Turner Centre; and fire cause electrical.
Home invasion: Woman jailed for robbing 92-year-old
The robbery near Kawakawa in 2019 left the victim in hospital and shocked the nation.
North police hone in on vehicles as investigation into man's death continues
Police are focusing on sightings of the vehicles between 3pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday
Injured cattle on State Highway 10 causes driving delays in the Far North
A collision between a car and cattle on State Highway 10 may cause delays in the Far North
Young party-goer stabbed Northland teenager so hard knife snapped, Whangārei court hears
The 19-year-old will be sentenced for manslaughter on November 3 this year.
'Hard case gentleman': friends and family pay tribute to Whangārei man found after four-day search
Close friends have shared their memories of the talented sportsman and loving family man.
Whangārei water could be piped to Mangawhai for $750M development
$750m Mangawhai development wants to use Whangārei's drinking water.
Northland artists encouraged to register and bring their 'weird' to festival
Registrations are open for the Whangārei Fringe Festival.
Photograph collection captures early taxi transport scene
Much like today, there were just a couple of taxi firms sharing Whangārei in the 1930s.
Whangārei District Councillors to discuss recommendations for Oruku Landing project
Possible targeted rate to fund conference and events centre in Whangārei.
Wet weather and gales sweep across North
Kāeo was hit hardest as heavy rain flooded several roads.
Far North man's death sparks police investigation
Police have appealed for sightings of vehicles potentially linked to Saturday's incident.
Live: Wet weather front kicks off school holidays
Weather warnings are in place for Northland.
Lotto millionaire: 'It's truly life-changing'
$1 million Lotto win "truly life-changing" for Northland couple.
Produce provides employment for young adults with disabilities
Long-term goal to get everybody in Whangārei with a disability into employment.
Disappointment for OBM as Mid Northern seize win
The form teams have reached the final of Northland''s premier club rugby competition.
House fire: 'It is really hard for my grandfather to cope with the loss'
Whangārei couple spends life saving to buy a house, which was burnt five days later.
Ngāpuhi Northland Age editor excited about homecoming and new role
Myjanne Jensen is looking forward to her new role as editor of the Northland Age.
Kerikeri's historic Stone Store seen in new light
Technology gives a 3D snapshot of Kerikeri's Stone Store.
School's out - here's how to keep Northland kids entertained
Here's a list of school holiday programmes around Northland to keep kids entertained.
Northlanders to join 'howl of protest' in four marches next week
Four Northland rallies opposing policies against 'rural life'.
Nasty RSV virus hits 47 Northland children, with three in ICU
47 cases of nasty RSV virus in Northland.
City Cricket Club signs ex-Black Cap Brendon Bracewell as coach
Brendon Bracewell is to coach Whangārei's City Cricket Club in its 75th Jubilee year
News snippets from Northland
Search for missing man continues; and farmer wants help catching feral dog pack.
Power station opening heralds new era of Far North self-reliance
Geothermal energy now powers the Far North for 97 per cent of the year.