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Brian Hughes, the fabric of Fonterra in Northland, retires
Brian Hughes and wife Shirley plan to tour their way around the country in a motorhome.
The winners and losers of the residency Green List
There may be a green light for some industries, but others are feeling left behind.
'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip
Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.
Dargaville's Little-John Makoare still missing, police say
Little-John Makoare was last seen in the Dargaville area on October 27.
Rāwene Hospital still doctorless overnight as staffing issues continue
Doctors are still only onsite from 8am to 5pm daily.
Sir Hekenukumai Busby’s legacy lives on at Kupe Waka Centre
Hek's dream comes to life in the Far North.
Karakia protest march ‘100% going ahead’, organiser says
Organiser says karakia compromise a political move aiming to halt protest's momentum.
Rising food prices put squeeze on struggling Northlanders
Report shows grocery supply costs have gone up more than 10 per cent since November 2021.
Winners and losers in Far North plan to charge district-wide sewage rates
Some households could save thousands of dollars a year; others could pay hundreds more.
Handle with care: Research reveals the way fish are handled after catch-and-release increases survival rates
Data could help save hundreds of thousands of fish per year.
Comment: Number may be up for Christmas pressies scheme
Secret santa, something for everyone? Gifting this Christmas can get complicated
Northland news in brief: New shade sail for Paparoa; and sand dune death decision reserved
News snippets from Northland.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Killed by poisoned wine: 'Dave knew straight away' - hunt for a killer
Loved ones are offering a $42,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction.
Hot, humid and wet summer expected in Northland
Northland summer set to be warm and wet, as La Niña and marine heatwave bite
Help coming for unwanted and neglected cats in Far North
A new rescue group will tackle the huge problem of unwanted cats in the Bay of Islands.
Second-hand shopping for Xmas gifts on the rise in Northland
Money is tight, and Northlanders are turning to op-shops for gifts & household essentials.
Shane Reti: Ram-raids and burglaries increasing wall of shame
The people carrying out ram-raids and burglaries are becoming more brazen, says Reti.
Sustainable transport funding good but mayor wants more for roads
The funding will go into shared paths and cycling and public transport facilities.
Investigators sent to Whangārei to formally look into train and truck collision
Whangārei truck/train crash gets official accident investigation.
Need for warmer Northland homes behind $280k of energy-saving funding
Three energy-saving projects in Northland have received $280k of Government funding.
Hikurangi Christmas parade brings cheer to small town
The Grinch and Santa both featured at the much-anticipated event.
Road to nowhere: Frustration mounts over lack of action on Mangamuka Gorge, MPs, Govt asked to do more
The local MPs say they have been working hard to make progress happen.
High drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the water
Northland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ
Carolyn Hansen: The benefits of morning exercise
If it works for Richard Branson, it can work for us too.
Gum digging was a major industry for Northland
Kauri gum became a highly sought-after commodity.
Vox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdown
What some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack
Sixty seconds that shook Aotearoa: What happened and can the district move on?
Rarely has any council meeting in New Zealand commanded so much attention.
Brent Eastwood: Sport Northland AGM winds up another challenging year
Tangata Tiriti co-chair Libby Jones was re-elected by the membership at the meeting.
Joe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new language
Joe Bennett takes a look how language evolves side-by-side with women's sports.
'Apprehensive' Bay of Islands businesses struggle to find staff ahead of busy season
There are concerns about staff shortages and the spread of Covid.
Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry