Today's latest news
Planned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for many
Old Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.
Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery
The judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.
Why Northland needs smarter investment for growth
OPINION: We need to look after our people who are already here and working.
Late, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza instead
Whangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.
Joe Bennett: Navigating the taboo and intrigue of death’s inevitability
In one sense it would be good to know your date of death.
‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneaten
Complaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.
Police link three youths to Dargaville burglaries, youngest just 11
Police linked three break-ins at a store, petrol station and superette.
Police seek witnesses after Kaikohe store robbery by armed men
The four men, allegedly armed with a hammer and tyre iron, stole cash and cigarettes.
Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.
PM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refinery
The Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.
Family tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murder
Kyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.
‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attack
The Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.
12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeing
A convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.
Indecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leader
Judge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.
Person dies overnight in Far North crash
Police were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.
New Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverage
Better coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower
News briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battle
News snippets from the Far North.
Turtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoC
Ten of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean
‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestone
The Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.
Bay News: A never-ending mission, animal rescue’s rehoming work
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
John Williamson: New tech aims to tackle truck driver fatigue on our roads
Heavy truck drivers have stringent rules slung around their work hours.
Sweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17m
After 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer
Beer jug bashing case: Arrest made 19 months after assault in bar
Militini Vaotogo, 34, faces a maximum 14 years in prison if convicted of the 2023 attack.
Homeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaints
The family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.
Hundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summer
The centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.
‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designer
Fashion designer Samantha Williams was killed by drink driver Jake Hamlin.
Council’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce flooding
Phase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.
Three burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reported
Police said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.
‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crash
At first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.
Isolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projects
Far North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.
Opinion: A surprise on the weekly To Do list
Kevin Page is gobsmacked by one item on his wife's list.
News in brief: Legends of League golf event raises over $10,000 for youth teams
The latest news bites from around the region.
E.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottles
An MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.