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Northland fears over 'nangs' as bigger gas canisters found dumped
Community clean-ups are now finding commercial-sized 3.3L gas canisters.
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Northland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a day
Falls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.
Northland ADHD fears: ‘Changing legislation doesn’t magically produce capacity’
GPs can now diagnose and treat ADHD if they undergo training.
What to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and mood
The Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.
'Thin end of the wedge': Fears of disconnect as NZ Post pulls services in Northland
Grey Power secretary Bruce Crowther believes access to services is worsening in Northland.
‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save day
Two fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.
Police name woman killed in SH1 crash that injured three others
The crash happened on January 24, south of Whangārei, leaving three others injured.
Kelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving base
Only 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.
‘It was the compulsion to act’: Off-duty firefighter saves teen in rip
Volunteer firefighter Ross Bennett swam about 150m through rough surf to reach the teen.
Eco village on Auckland's doorstep aims to generate more power than it uses
Mangawhai Hills includes a community microgrid, connecting solar panels on each house.
Residents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, flooding
Hundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.
Northland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms
An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.
Cape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep water
Walkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.
Shark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast mission
Jono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.
Suspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crews
Seven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.
Ex-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaults
Judge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending.
'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeo
The 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.
Swimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the ocean
The 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.
Too much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summer
Dr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.
'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks out
Neighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.
Clever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treats
Top Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.
Far North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas Day
MetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.
Northland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries out
All fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.
Women's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence cases
Staff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.
'Significant leak': Residents of Kaipara towns asked to conserve water
The raw water line leak means no water is heading to the water treatment plant.
Northland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beach
Two turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.
'Pack some patience along with the presents': Holiday drivers urged to slow down, plan trips
Motorists are urged to rest, buckle up and stay patient amid holiday traffic.
Northland business hits record boom but jobs fail to keep pace
Northland now has 24,351 registered businesses, up from 19,700 in 2013.
Power lessons learned: Most tower collapse recommendations now in place
The blackout cost Northland an estimated $37.5m to $80m.
'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into water
It was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.