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It was a brutal moment: Former Northlander opens up about tragic past and remarkable comeback

Marissa Lewis has overcome the odds to become a successful business coach.

'Christmas trees can be heavy': Northlanders urged to consider hidden dangers of Christmas season

Norhthlanders have suffered some pretty weird injuries over the Christmas holiday period.

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.

Xmas Appeal 2023: Kaipara women help community heal from sexual and domestic violence

Community meetings in 1984 concerned about sexual and domestic violence sparked change.

Xmas Appeal 2023: Kiwi corridor's major success but Kiwi Coast says there's more to be done

Everyone can play a part in Kiwi Coast's “genetic rescue mission” to help kiwi.

Family man's death at Far North beach led local woman to save lives nationwide

After a heartbreaking drowning at Cable Bay, local Pat Millar decided to take action.

Rich lister’s Northland estate up for grabs

The station is owned by businessman and philanthropist Sir Owen Glenn.

Diver missing in Bay of Islands found dead

The diver was reported missing at Wahihi Bay at 6.40pm on Thursday.

Got hopes for an outdoor Christmas? What the weather holds for Northland

What can Northlanders expect for weather this Christmas?

'Dangerous' burnout in downtown Whangārei leads to police action

Police impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.

Christmas Appeal 2023: More helping hands needed as victims of crime increase

Victim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.

Whangārei Heads Rd reopened after crash caused temporary closure

Roads have reopened following a crash on Whangārei Head Rd.

Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms

Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.

Unplanned outage in Whangārei triggers traffic light disruption

A Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.

Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter

'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'

Xmas Appeal 2023: Waipoua Forest Trust's call for more to join conservation mission

The trust's main aim to is protect the forest, which houses much biodiversity.

New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles

'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.