Locals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blaze
Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.
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Northlanders and visitors chew up mobile data on New Year's Eve
Mobile data use in Northland soared on New Year's Eve
Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest tree
Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.
Community kindness helps flood-hit Skip back on his feet
Skip Kidwell, owner of worst-hit house in Moerewa, was the face of the July flood.
Six-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by police
The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington
Best sports photos of 2020
In Northland, codes scrambled to implement safety procedures due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
'I'm feeling homeless': Four-lane highway plan causing anxiety
Dirk Boesser is worried he might have to leave the home he hoped to retire in.
Peaceful, family-friendly start to 2021 in Bay of Islands
A relaxed, family atmosphere ruled in the Bay of Islands with only three arrests by 1.30am
2020 in review: Former Northland MP Matt King reveals what's in store for 2021
Former Northland MP Matt King tells of his plans for the next three years.
Summer gig guide: Six60, Benee, Dave Dobbyn and more
A list of concerts and festivals in Northland this summer.
Highland heart kept beating at Waipū Community Festival
Northlanders celebrate first day of the year at Waipū Community Festival
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
A word from the wise: Advice to our younger generation
Whangārei rest home residents dish out advice for the younger generation.
News snippets from Northland: Fine weather forecast for first day of 2021
News in brief from Northland.
Turning the page on a history-making year
Locals and holidaymakers in Waipū tell us how 2020 shaped their new year outlook.
Northlander Cody Kelly top marine industry apprentice in NZ
Cody Kelly has worked for Bluefix Boatworks, in Opua, since he was 17.
Northland Rugby Union and NorthTec providing opportunities for rugby community
NorthTec and the Northland Rugby Union creating educational opportunities.
Katie Murray now a Member of the NZ Order of Merit
Far North woman Katie Murray now a Member of the NZ Order of Merit
New Year Honours: Shipley stresses volunteer importance as basketball booms
Shipley, born in Christchurch, discovered basketball as a skinny, five foot one student.
254.7kg blue marlin signals bumper fishing season
Beauchamp said rising water temperatures pointed to a possible great fishing season ahead.
New Year Honours: Childhood ambition led to lifetime protecting Kaikohe community
The 82-year-old has sworn his life to protecting locals.
Police ask Whangārei drivers to avoid Port after rolled icecream truck blocks lanes
"The noise made me look. Holy hell, I thought ... it's sliding towards me": Witness.
Judge Keith de Ridder farewelled after last sitting in Kaitaia
Last day sitting in Kaitaia District Court for Judge Keith de Ridder.
What will Northland's New Year's weather be?
Northland's emergency services are pleading with people to stay safe this New Year's.
Total fire ban in place as massive wildfire tears through hills above Ahipara
From 8am today any sign of smoke is from an illegal fire, Northland fire boss warns.
Family calls for harsher drink-drive penalties to stop lifetimes of grief for others
Northland drink-driving: Family calls for stricter laws despite drop in repeat offenders
Stemming the tide of deaths at sea for Northland boaties
Maritime NZ and habourmasters campaign to help keep Northland boaties alive
2020 sees new friends in unlikely pair
2020 brings out unlikely friendship after random act of kindness.
Warnings about fire danger after lawnmower sparks wildfire
Northlanders warned about fire danger after lawnmower sparks a Waipū wildfire
Don't get caught out by new fishing rules - get the app
Fishing app ads are being rolled out across Northland.
Home bakers can turn passion into career with new baking course
A shortage of bakers means many businesses have had to order in pre-made products.
Council to tap legal powers for pipeline
FNDC may use compulsory acquisition to access land needed for a waterpipe