Call to arm police as hunt for gunmen continues
'The serious criminal element in our society is prepared to use firearms against police.'
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Whangārei's first eco-neighbourhood set for big reveal
The district council has given Ahi Wai eco-village at the Regent the go-ahead.
Logsplitter stolen in the night in Maungakaramea
Have you seen the logsplitter which was stolen from a Maungakaramea address?
Whangārei ED and White Cross reaching capacity
How long have you waited to be seen at Whangārei Hospital's emergency department?
Gunmen on the run after shooting at cop: AOS search property
After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.
Northland basketballers take on national stars
The two Northland sides faced stiff opposition in their long-weekend campaigns.
$1.5m in Covid wage subsidy for Northland Regional Council
NRC was one of only four councils in NZ to get the Covid-19 wage subsidy.
Theft of kiwi sign upsets Bay of Islands' conservationists
Bay of Islands' conservationists upset at theft of roadside kiwi sign.
Two motorcyclists collide on Ninety Mile Beach
Alcohol a possible factor in beach crash.
Northland GP receives profession's highest honour
Dr Chris Reid worked hard to promote rural medicine during his time in the North.
Whangārei Christmas Parade to be city's largest festive event
Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.
Surf lifeguards report quiet Labour weekend despite influx of beachgoers
Visitors flock to Northland beaches but it's a quiet weekend for lifeguards.
Two Northland teens earn top Blue Light awards
Kelvin Fraser and Tamarangi Hanunui-Tipene shone at a recent Blue Light Life Skills camp.
Raumanga man threatens police with axe
The man stayed up on his roof for hours as police negotiated with him.
Suspicious Tutukaka fire a warning to coastal communities
Fire officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.
Diesel generation won't run separate to other Top Energy operations
Small savings for Top Energy customers after Electricity Authority approval.
News snippets from Northland
Bird of the Year competition opens; and robbery attempt at dairy.
Swimming, shellfish ban after sewage 'pours' into Waitangi River
Overflows occurred for a few hours a day on at least two days due to a faulty pump.
Event for women wanting to enter the world of construction
The event will be held in Whangārei.
Extra $36m for Northland dairy farmers with lift in forecast price
Strong demand for milk from China lifts forecast farmgate price for next season.
Northland age-group basketballers eyeing national glory
U15 girls and U17 boys play in Waikato and Christchurch respectively over Labour weekend.
Northland lifeguards primed for busiest season yet
This weekend sees the start of volunteer patrols on Northland beaches
Showdown over job cuts: Warehouse used Covid as an excuse for lay offs - workers
First Union not ruling out filing a personal grievance, as 600 jobs go nationwide.
'I'll be able to do everyday things': Paralysed teen awaits nerve transplant op
Brandon Fargher will undergo NZ's first nerve transplant surgery.
Northland news in brief
Covid-19 testing available in Whangārei; and free farmers course for women.
Sailing royalty train in Tutukaka
It's the first time the NZ sailing team have done their winter training in Tutukaka.
Dargaville Museum to add glass bottle to collection
Ruawai couple find glass bottle used in the early 1900s while digging up old well.
Bonus point win for Otago
Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.
Hard pill to swallow: Kauri coach scores FPC 2020
The Kauri got as close as you can get to making the semifinals.
Canopy Bridge carpark closes to make way for $6.6m park
WDC chief executive Rob Forlong is confident there are enough parking spaces in the CBD.
What to do over Labour Weekend in Northland
Locals and visitors can take their pick of events in Northland this long weekend.