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‘Holy heck, there’s water all around the houses’: Residents caught by surprise
MetService said Kaitāia received more than double its monthly rain in two days.
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Three tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motorists
The 26km Warkworth–Te Hana link is due to open by 2034 under a PPP deal.
Mortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt faster
In Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.
Kauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work begins
The upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.
Big late bite: Local snatches Snapper Bonanza crown on final day
Kaitāia's Harley Ra wins $30,000 for biggest fish at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.
Forgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you think
Paper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.
Remains of missing fisherman Ferzil Babu found on Coppermine Island
The remains were found on December 20 last year by a DoC staff member.
'Collecting bodies': How a yacht's failed engine and broken gear nearly ended in tragedy
The boat was battling 4m swells and winds gusting 30 knots when the Coastguard found it.
Witness describes moment gas station shop goes up in flames
The blaze was extinguished within 40 minutes of crews arriving.
Northland’s most expensive property of 2025 sells for $14.5m to foreign buyers
Northland's best real estate sales reveal that a little-known development tops the list.
'Local problems need local solutions' - Dog welfare advocate pushes for law reform
A fatal attack on February 17 is the third in four years in the Northland region.
Sawn-off shotgun tossed from alleged ram raid getaway car
Police are hunting for a second alleged offender.
'He didn't come home': Partner’s tribute to best friend killed in crash
Lauren Powell's partner Kerry McDonald was killed in a crash in Whangārei early this year.
State Highway 1 north of Whangārei reopens after serious two-car crash
The crash was reported to police about 6.50am.
‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim
“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”
Dogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attack
The attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.
From burnout to hot tubs: Inside Mangawhai’s new wellness retreat
Tiki Beach founder Amy Calway retrained as a health coach after burnout and Covid.
Bird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water dam
Tests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.
School bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the job
A parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.
'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisis
MP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.
Murder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralled
Anaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.
Ruatangata West man identified as person who died in crash
Three other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after the crash.
Runner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal mauling
Brandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.
State Highway 1 reopened after serious crash
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 7.30am.
Far North pensioners hit with 'crippling' council rent hikes of up to $100 a week
Far North District Council faces a $15m bill to fix and upgrade 15 empty units.
‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner
'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.
Family of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'
Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.
Kaihu dog attack: Multiple complaints made about animals before woman's death
Resident says they complained at least four times about roaming dogs in the area.
'He is fried as f***': Text warning before ex-partner's alleged murder
Jasmaine Reihana's body was later found in the back seat of a burnt-out car.
Pregnant mum forced to travel for cancer treatment. Soon others in her area won't have to
'Every part of life would have been that little bit easier,' says cancer survivor.