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6-month-old baby dies in hospital following crash in Waima, Far North

The recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.

Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer

Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.

Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer

Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.

'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks

Tourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.

News briefs: R. Tucker Thompson success, Lake Ōmāpere agreement and Lotto luck

News snippets from Northland

Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend

Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.

Northland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/evening

Thunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon

Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period

Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.

Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest

Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.

Pōhutukawa tree believed to be 600 years old topples into sea

"It was a lot of noise, and she went magnificently. She just toppled."

'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure

Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.

Northland news in brief: Baby death unexplained, housing meeting and tattoo project funding

News snippets from across Northland.

Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling

Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.

Waka Kotahi urged to delay closure of SH1 over the Brynderwyns

The state highway would be down for 7 weeks for urgent slip repair.

News briefs from Northland: Critical dog attack injury, Science for Sociopaths and tourism website

News snippets from Northland.

New study aims to find effective meth treatments for mana whenua

“We want to know their story on what works and doesn’t, and if not, then why?”

Family fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency services

Kids and adults had fun at the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Kensington Park.

NZ Events Association votes Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre the best in the country

Where's the best events venue in the country? Right here in Northland!