Neighbours dash to wake sleeping occupants as house fire breaks out
Four people were asleep inside a Kensington house when a fire broke out in the home.
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Fresh accolade for Northland film-maker Florian Habicht
Northland film-maker Florian Habicht is an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate.
Like Animal from the Muppets: School bus drivers reveal dangers of Northland roads
Two school bus drivers highlight the dangers they deal with travelling on Northland roads.
Teen rows 1000km in memory of mum
Ben Mason's journey to Bay of Islands and back has raised $20,000-plus for breast cancer.
Contagious virus RSV falling in Northland after earlier filling hospitals
Number of babies struck by RSV in Northland is down to five cases a day
New Auckland pet refuge takes in animals from throughout NZ
Beloved pets a deterrent for leaving abuse
'Extremely proud' FNDC boss Shaun Clarke to leave in March
Councillors didn't use option to extend contract for two more years before advertising job
Photos: Student businesses shine at YES Trade Fair
Surf school, letterbox light and mosquito repellent the big winners at Kerikeri event.
Badly behaved kids spooking others off CityLink bus service
Plans for student-only buses intended to entice adult passengers back onto city buses.
Russell man caught with 59 crayfish, boat seized
Of the 59 crayfish allegedly taken at the Black Rocks, 48 were undersized packhorse crays.
Three waters plan a 'dog's breakfast'
People could end up paying massive water bills in the future.
'Ordinary' night at Kamo liquor store shattered by man armed with loaded crossbow
Kamo was the scene of two separate incidents involving a crossbow and gun on Saturday.
Basketball great Tom Abercrombie inspires future stars
Basketball fans as young as 5, showed up to meet Tall Black legend Tom Abercrombie.
Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career
Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.
Women's work: How three women have shaken up male-dominated funeral industry
Three Northlanders have an unconventional outlook on life's ultimate certainty - death.
Portia Woodman reveals what's next in life, love, family and rugby
Northland rugby powerhouse Portia Woodman is still adjusting to winning Olympic gold.
South Indian community welcomes all to enjoy a cultural evening at Whangārei Onam Celebration
Whangārei Malayalee Association brings the festival of hope and joy, Onam, to Whangārei.
Northland kids get taste of upcoming Cricket World Cup 2022
Kaitāia, Paihia school kids met White Ferns and played cricket on NZ's most iconic lawn.
Northland drivers reminded about dangerous rail crossings
Northland has a track record of five serious collisions between trains and vehicles.
Major new development planned for Bay of Islands
The project will include a hotel and 10 kilometres of walkways.
Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards
Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.
Kohukohu firefighters, neighbours honoured for bravery in lodge fire
Without their 'heroic efforts' much more would have been lost, Mayor John Carter says.
Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua
A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.
Advice for struggling first-home buyers: 'Never, ever give up'
Buyers urged not to give up: 'Something has to change. It can't continue like this.'
Mangawhai community rally around woman allegedly assaulted
Charlotte Wilson needed 30 stitches for a deep cut on her face after an alleged assault.
Refining CEO briefs Whangārei Heads community about future plans
Refining NZ conducts information session on fuel-only import terminal proposal.
True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers reveals many hidden adventures at the sea
True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers book contains many stories from Whangārei
Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds
Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.
'These people and all their children, where are they going to go?'
Finding a rental property in the town is hard.
Controversial Ōpua barge dock gets go-ahead
It's Far North Holdings' second try at getting an oyster barge dock across the line.
'Northland is particularly vulnerable to illness'
As of last week over 82,000 Northlanders had at least one Covid 19 vaccine doses.
Concert different from norm; house blessings trendy
A weekly roundup of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North
Whangārei residents getting their five-plus a day
Home deliveries of fresh produce popular with Whangārei residents.