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Precious rings returned from sea after Whangārei woman loses them in tide at Taiharuru

Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.

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'Hectic weekend': Whangārei Heads surf lifeguards urge caution as seven swimmers rescued

Weekday patrols at popular Northland beaches begin on December 13 and a week later on 20.

Witnesses report seeing man covered in blood armed with machete in Whangārei

A police spokesman said the man was taken into custody "without incident".

House prices in Whangārei creeping closer to the $1m mark

Surge in growth in Northland's housing market before interest rates rose back up again.

Northland properties lighting up for Christmas

Residents jump on board the lights trail.

Sheryl Mai: Our services and Christmas continue despite Covid

Our objective is to keep our community safe.

Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart

The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.

America's Cup tender finds new life as BOI Coastguard rescue boat

A new rescue boat base at Paihia wharf will boost Coastguard's visibility and recruitment.

'When the border opens, we will be standing there with police at that time'

The full details are yet to be made public about what the joint operation will look like.

How you can make this Christmas special for children

Filling shoeboxes with goodies for needy children

Northland Bowls: Men and women's centre open championship fours on

Vaccine passes and masks needed for Northland bowls games

Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs

A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.

Whangārei Girls' High student Tia Martin has two works in online Ringa Toi that highlights Māori art

Artwork by Whangārei Girls' High student features in online album showcasing Toi Māori

English lifeboat relaunches with new lease on life in Northland

A boat built in England in 1980 and now refitted has a new lease on life.

Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'

Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.

Bay of Islands border plan scrapped

Bay of Island hapū members have volunteered to help Tai Tokerau Border Control instead.

Retired couple have children and grandchildren trapped in riots in Honiara

Northlander organising fundraiser for families affected in Solomon Islands.