Central Whangārei cordoned off after suspected gas leak
Emergency services called to suspected gas leak in central Whangārei
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Five families left homeless by fire in one month
Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.
'Absolutely devastated': Celebrity medium Kelvin Cruickshank's pet dog shot
Kelvin Cruickshank has 'no enemies' but worries 'kill-shot' could have hit his kids.
Watch: Shark surprise in Northland rockpool
"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."
Reconciliation, understanding key to battle's 175th anniversary
Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā was the inconclusive, final clash of the Northern War of 1845-46.
Locals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blaze
Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.
Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest tree
Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.
Six-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by police
The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington
Patu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the Year
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
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.
'I'm pleading': Mayor desperate as holidaymakers stretch water to breaking point
'I am pleading with everyone to immediately reduce water consumption,' mayor says.
It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?
Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.
New Year Honours: Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Te Kitohi Pikaahu recognised
Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.
Lives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss says
Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.
Helicopter borrowed from Ahipara to put out Kaitaia blaze
Firefighters are heading to a fire near Kaitaia.
'This is a warning to us': Ahipara fire under control but risk remains
The cause of a fire that has burnt 56ha of scrub and native bush is under investigation.
Flames 40m tall: About 40 properties evacuated as fire continues to spread
A witness says strong winds are helping fuel the blaze near the small town of Ahipara.
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.
Watch: Flames engulf boat in Bay of Islands
Onlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.
Fish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before Christmas
A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.
Preschool: We want our hippopotamus back
Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.
'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
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.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Hundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaign
A new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit