People urged to stay away from Great Exhibition Bay following possible explosive device found
The NZ Defence Force is working with police to safely detonate the explosive.
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After 48 hours of wild weather, what to expect next
Warmer temperatures are expected in the next few days.
'Dangerous' and 'scary': Life as a rough sleeper under a bridge
'Rats will crawl over you, confront you.'
'We want to stay hopeful' Whānau of missing diver not giving up
'A beautiful soul who was hardworking and helped anyone who needed it.'
Surface flooding, slips and 6m swells possible as wild weather approaches
The predicted weather may cause surface flooding, slips and damage to unsecured structures
Marsden Cove business owners raise safety concerns after alleged aggravated robbery
Police say they have no tolerance for those causing harm in Northland communities.
Two Kaipara coast campgrounds need new managers
Many memories have been made at beach campgrounds over the years.
From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts
A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.
Search continues for diver missing near Herekino Harbour
Search and rescue services are working to locate a Northland diver missing for two days.
'They are our future': Street artists hope to inspire misguided youths through art form
Whangārei street artists aim to inspire youths to take the right path through art.
First Iwi of Origin surf crown for Ngāpuhi
Iwi of Origin won by Ngāpuhi at the Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles.
Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea
Emergency services alerted to a "water incident” about 10.30am.
Ripiro Beach safety days prove successful
Multi-pronged approach to Ripiro Beach safety paying off.
Four outstanding women receive Whangārei civic honours
Four influential women have been honoured for their services to the community.
Rugby's Matt Matich and Kurt Benney to face off at Whangārei Fight Night
Rugby's Matt Matich and Kurt Benney square off in Whangārei Fight Night
Northland news in brief: Top vollies; Lotto win, and boatie dies during race
News snippets from across Northland.
Parents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harm
Parents need to safeguard their kids against online harm, online safety experts say.
Whangārei's summer markets return to the Town Basin
The Canopy Night market and the Artisans Market return to Whangārei.
Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies
A woman who was not wearing a seatbelt died after falling from a vehicle in Northland.
News in brief: Surf lifesavers back; Māori Battalion medals; five injured in crash
Catch up on new from around the region.
Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'
'I’ll be happy when...'Dr Libby returns to Whangārei to help us enhance quality of life
'I want to offer people ways to feel better when they might not know how.'
SH1 now open after serious crash in Waipū
One person dead after Northland three-vehicle crash - road now open
Call to Northlanders to donate generously to rescue helicopter service as annual appeal begins
Northland Rescue Helicopter 2023 annual appeal on now
People with any information on Ruakākā homicide urged to step up
Police appeal for more information on Ruakākā homicide.
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
Youngest learners vulnerable amidst sector struggles, teachers say
In a recent survey, 90 per cent of teachers in ECE said ratios are not fit for purpose
'It’s terrible what happened to him': Beloved street busker in hospital after alleged hit-and-run
"As whānau, we can only hope for him to get well soon."
Whangārei's Wiremu Neho named community golf coach of the year
Several of his prodigies have reached high performance levels nationally.
Caution advised after sperm whales die after stranding on Ninety Mile Beach
Public asked to maintain caution while using Ninety Mile Beach after whale stranding.
The road ahead: What Northland's leaders want to see from our new MPs
The preliminary results are out, and Northland's leaders have reacted.
'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for region
There are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.
Te Tai Tokerau seat narrowly held by Kelvin Davis, special votes yet to counted
The Labour MP is narrowly in front in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.
Red tide looks to turn blue: Who led the race for Northland's seats?
A nail-biting race for one electorate had everyone on the edge of their seats.