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Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Red Knights mark club's 20th anniversary
Since starting in Hikurangi this firefighters' bike club has spread to every corner of NZ.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
New-look Waitangi dawn ceremony celebrations a hit
Hundreds turned out for the morning ceremony
Shane Jones takes the 'bongo van' around the roundabout
Ex-minister Jones says the roundabout will improve daily lives but baulks at $24.5m cost.
Marae backs plan for lower speed limits on SH10
Proposal would drop100km/h limit to 80km/h or 60km/h as cars enter or exit marae.
Massive fire started by faulty lighter on bed
The fire was so big it took 15 firefighters almost eight hours to put out.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
'Unbelievable' heat as huge fire razes buildings
Heat, lack of water and flammable gas cylinders posed headaches for firefighters.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Portia Woodman backs initiative to tackle Northland's period poverty problem
Portia Woodman is backing a new initiative to tackle period poverty in Northland.
Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire
A mini-tour of Kawakawa with Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
The Green's Northland candidate Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen gives a mini-tour of Kawakawa.
Meet the candidates: New Conservative's Trevor Barfoote Northland
New Conservative's Northland candidate's push to bring housing costs down.
Meet the candidates: Brad Flutey - Northland Electorate
Social Credit's Northland candidate opposed to amalgamation of councils and GMOs.
Assault at Kaikohe Mobil petrol station
Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.
Opportunity of a lifetime in huge Kerikeri orchard
28ha first stage of three-year conversion planted last year with G3 gold kiwifruit.
Funding gushes into Northland: $26m for roads, flood protection
A second flood has hit Northland. This time it's government cash that's pouring in.
Volunteers needed for Waitangi River tree planting
The planting event is hosted by a new trust which is aiming to restore life to the awa.
Women rescued after five hours in flooded river
The women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.
Major slips close SH1, reopening date unknown
SH1 hit by eight separate slips in the Mangamuka Gorge south of Kaitaia.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
Water shortages in Paihia, Whangārei after floods damage treatment plants
Whangārei, Paihia residents urge to skip shower, bath, dishes and even flushing tonight
Northlanders urged to report whale sightings
Scientists want reports of any southern right whales especially.
Northland volunteer groups recognised for brave rescue missions
Four people owe their lives to rescuers' skill, bravery.
Volunteers turn wasteland into forest
Planting day part of a project to create a walkway and wildlife corridor through Kerikeri
Cheap power drawcard for industrial park
Park hopes to draw tenants with cheap power, secure water supply and ready infrastructure.
New life for legendary Awanui Hotel
Two Far North couples hope to turn tired pub into a thriving hub for locals and visitors.
Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme