News snippets from Northland
Santa at Waipū Christmas Parade; and three candidates so far for byelection.
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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.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri
The long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.
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
Flautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residents
Ousted from his busking spot, Jane Mander Retirement Village offered teen a paid gig.
Retirement village going back to its roots
The village is carrying on a tradition it started in the late 1960s.
Here's a line-up of our lights display
Residents brighten up their properties to spread festive cheer.
NZ A and Pakistan neck and neck on day two
The home side was only a few runs behind at 187 for 8 after 70 overs as at 5pm yesterday.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
6.5 per cent average rates rise for Whangārei property owners
Rates to rise in Whangārei by 6.5 per cent on average
News snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and running
League titles for two Northlanders; rescued man dies; and trio arrested on drugs charges.
Northland house mover grounded after council complaint
House mover Mick Daly will have to pay for any damage he caused to get his permit back.
Town Basin time tracker set for completion early 2021
Ball time tracker to be in place at Town Basin early 2021.
Is the gag worth the price tag? The real cost of vandalised road signs in Northland
Pranksters vandalising road signs in Northland are costing ratepayers $35k.
Mangonui officer receives award for saving dying man
Mangonui Senior Constable Brett Walford's persistence with CPR saved a life.
Northland triples champions crowned
Strong winds were the order of both days at the very exposed Onerahi greens.
Hundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaign
A new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.
Mangamuka Gorge reopens tomorrow - five months after monster storm
State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge finally reopens
Just add water: Crop demo sites set up in Kaipara
Water demo sites aim to show possibilities for future high-value crops.
Fire chief issues stern warning after Far North rubbish fire takes hold of parched farmland
An out-of-control rubbish fire swept across a field on parched farmland in the Far North.
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Teen parents need more support
Teen mums are productive, strong young women doing their best for themselves and baby.
How you can prevent avoidable deaths on Northland roads
Northland drivers seriously hurt in avoidable road crashes
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs
Large quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown