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Waipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from home
As the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
‘Tragic’: Police want witnesses to Whangārei park shooting to come forward
A woman was killed and a man is in hospital in a serious condition after the shooting.
Waipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonight
The Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.
Five Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concerns
Ministry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.
Whangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streets
A police cordon on Beach Rd, Onerahi, where a shooting in a waterfront reserve was reported. Video / Denise Piper
Whangārei house fire leaves one person in critical condition
The fire on Kahiwi St in Raumanga started just after 8pm on Wednesday night.
Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad
Hokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade
150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years
Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school
Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.
Bay News: International Women’s Day event in Kerikeri features four keynote speakers
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
News in brief: AI-powered possum traps aid Predator Free Whangārei effort
The latest news bites from around the region.
Large fire continues to rage near Waipoua Settlement
No homes have been damaged so far and no-one has been injured.
'Long duration event': Waipoua Forest fire grows to 70ha, evacuations underway
Police are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area.
Police launch homicide investigation after ‘tragic’ shooting in Whangārei park
Police are determined to find out the events that led up to the 'tragic incident'.
Firefighters brace for week-long battle as Waipoua River fire rages
Appeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.
Ngāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortium
Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.
New Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’
Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.
News in brief: Rebuild of SH1 at Awanui begins, expect six weeks of night disruptions
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoon
The cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.
Winch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits Bay
It was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.
‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talks
Instead of a new refinery, Shane Jones is pushing for a Marsden Point energy precinct.
Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland
Police say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.
Road rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in Whangārei
Police seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.
Police name man who died in Far North crash
Police are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.
How a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landowners
Robyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.
$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North
Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.
Far North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue Festival
The latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.
Kevin Page: Our shopping trip turned into a forgotten-wallet fiasco
Mrs P left her wallet in a posh department store, losing all her cards.
Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof
The judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.
School lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungry
Whangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.
‘Biggest threat’: Northland fears Gene Technology Bill may erode GMO-free protections
Local councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.
‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far North
Threatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.