Turning the page on a history-making year
Locals and holidaymakers in Waipū tell us how 2020 shaped their new year outlook.
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Northlander Cody Kelly top marine industry apprentice in NZ
Cody Kelly has worked for Bluefix Boatworks, in Opua, since he was 17.
Solo dad, 8 kids lose everything in house fire
It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.
Northland Rugby Union and NorthTec providing opportunities for rugby community
NorthTec and the Northland Rugby Union creating educational opportunities.
Firefighters work to dampen Ahipara scrub fire hotspots
All evacuees have been allowed to go home but some streets remain closed to non-residents.
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.
New Year Honours: Professor Cindy Kiro made a dame
Kiro's ultimate goal is to ensure every child born in this country is loved and cared for.
254.7kg blue marlin signals bumper fishing season
Beauchamp said rising water temperatures pointed to a possible great fishing season ahead.
News in brief: Icecream truck rolls, beach warning
News snippets from around the region.
New Year Honours: Community stalwart emphasises team work ahead of self
Services to firefighting and community recognised with a QSM for well-known Kaiwaka man.
New Year Honours: Childhood ambition led to lifetime protecting Kaikohe community
The 82-year-old has sworn his life to protecting locals.
Lives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss says
Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.
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.
Ticketing scam: Woman sentenced, refuses to name ringleader
Woman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.
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.
Grandparents still stranded six months after July flood
In July floodwaters wrecked Joe and Shirley Reti's Waikare home. They still can't go home.
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
Northland's fire service ablaze with strong representation of women
Northland has one of the highest percentages of volunteer female firefighters in NZ.
How to fix the three pinch-points driving north
Traffic delays have become part of the way we welcome tourists - but we can fix it
Lowered tunnel and new bridges among works done
Container freight could be transported from Whangārei by rail once line re-opens.
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.