News snippets from Northland
Santa at Waipū Christmas Parade; and three candidates so far for byelection.
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High Court reduces sentence of five years for aggravated robbery
Whangārei District Court didn't give enough discount for robber's guilty plea.
$1m loan still outstanding despite court order
Northland Regional Council fails to recoup money it loaned to troubled sawmill.
Police investigating cause of suspicious Kaitaia house fire
Police and FENZ are investigating the fire that destroyed a Kaitaia house
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.
Christmas lunch at Sallies' new Whangārei HQ
All services under one roof at the Salvation Army in Whangārei.
Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues
Police continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri
The long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.
Russell community stalwart dies aged 69
Few events happened in Russell without Stephen Western's help, usually as photographer.
Kaiwaka couple's Christmas lights keep getting bigger
Electric colour and twinkling lights for night-time travellers through Kaiwaka.
Here's a line-up of our lights display
Residents brighten up their properties to spread festive cheer.
Flautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residents
Ousted from his busking spot, Jane Mander Retirement Village offered teen a paid gig.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
6.5 per cent average rates rise for Whangārei property owners
Rates to rise in Whangārei by 6.5 per cent on average
Homes already built at risk of slips on Kotata Heights
Geotech engineers concerned about slips on residential subdivision in Whangārei
News snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and running
League titles for two Northlanders; rescued man dies; and trio arrested on drugs charges.
Town Basin time tracker set for completion early 2021
Ball time tracker to be in place at Town Basin early 2021.
Is the gag worth the price tag? The real cost of vandalised road signs in Northland
Pranksters vandalising road signs in Northland are costing ratepayers $35k.
Mangonui officer receives award for saving dying man
Mangonui Senior Constable Brett Walford's persistence with CPR saved a life.
Northland triples champions crowned
Strong winds were the order of both days at the very exposed Onerahi greens.
Nearly one in five trucks out of Northport defective
Road carriers lobby urges truckies heading out of Northport to maintain their vehicles.
Fire chief issues stern warning after Far North rubbish fire takes hold of parched farmland
An out-of-control rubbish fire swept across a field on parched farmland in the Far North.
Mangamuka Gorge reopens tomorrow - five months after monster storm
State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge finally reopens
Just add water: Crop demo sites set up in Kaipara
Water demo sites aim to show possibilities for future high-value crops.
How you can prevent avoidable deaths on Northland roads
Northland drivers seriously hurt in avoidable road crashes
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs
Large quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown
Serious crash closes State Highway 1
Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei
Resealing throttles traffic flow on SH1 in Whangārei
Outraged motorists took to social media to vent anger at delays south of Whangārei.