Northland's fire service ablaze with strong representation of women
Northland has one of the highest percentages of volunteer female firefighters in NZ.
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Council to tap legal powers for pipeline
FNDC may use compulsory acquisition to access land needed for a waterpipe
Fire destroys luxury boat in minutes in the Bay of Islands
An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.
Adrenaline junkie dolphins need 'rehab' after numbers dwindle
Bottlenose dolphin numbers in the Bay of Islands has dropped from 278 in 1999 to 26 today.
Northland mayors' festive messages
Northland mayors: Celebrate, we've made it through 2020.
News snippets from Northland
A public hearing will be held for satellite station plan; and Ngunguru Gala is coming up.
Fish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before Christmas
A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.
$500 donation to Far North foodbank welcomed
A substantial donation to the foodbank has been made just in time for the festive season.
Motorcycle sales boom in Northland
However, Covid-19's impact on travel has also negatively impacted the industry.
'Bidet in a bottle': Northlander takes on 'fatbergs' in our pipes
Journalist turned entrepreneur may have solution to $16 million wet wipe problem.
Preschool: We want our hippopotamus back
Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.
Mayor urges Govt action on local housing crisis
Northland is under pressure as the second-fastest-growing region by population in NZ.
New Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday period
Northland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts
Mangawhai to host Bowls3Five qualifying spectacle
The winner of this event will then play the winner from the Far North Centre.
'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Over 5500 Northland ACC claims over festive season
About 4000 people were injured nationally on Christmas Day last year.
Northland news in brief: Graffiti costs, burglary appeal
Catch up on what is happening.
Christmas forecast for Northland generally fine
Northland will be generally fine, weatherwise, this Christmas weekend
Farrands allege breach of contract
Irrigation company's strike out application Northland kiwifruit grower's claim dismissed.
Russell's Pompallier Mission hosting annual Carols @ Pompallier concert
Carols @ Pompallier concert going ahead in Russell
News snippets from Northland
Santa at Waipū Christmas Parade; and three candidates so far for byelection.
Police investigating cause of suspicious Kaitaia house fire
Police and FENZ are investigating the fire that destroyed a Kaitaia house
Daly faces $42,000 bill for alleged house-moving damage
Council insists the total cost for the damages will be repaid by those responsible.
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
Roadworks around holiday hotspots
Work being carried out on about 2500 sites on the national roading network.
Toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beach
Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.
New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri
The long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues
Police continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.
Russell community stalwart dies aged 69
Few events happened in Russell without Stephen Western's help, usually as photographer.
How to see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction
Northlanders can see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction
Retirement village going back to its roots
The village is carrying on a tradition it started in the late 1960s.