Happy as a pig in ... surf: Beach-hopping hog stuns locals
The owner of the pig said she had gone walkabout and had decided on a swim at the beach.
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Live: 4126 Covid cases today, 13 virus-related deaths
Promising signs as wastewater results show Covid declining for the third week running.
Teen harpist Sascha Peck performs in front of crowd of 6000
Teen harpist Sascha Peck from Whangārei performed for a crowd of 6000 people at a University of Auckland graduation ceremony. Video / University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau
No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown
'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.
One dog still on the loose in Panguru after fatal attack
Neville Thomson's neighbours described him as a 'lovely man' who adored animals.
What to do with your junk in Northland? How to recycle household waste
What to do when the op shop says no to your unwanted items.
Mangawhai property owner challenges KDC over land use refusal
Consent for gym granted following discussions and court-assisted mediation.
Residents propose walking tracks for contentious land
Nearby residents have submitted their proposal to the council for the Gomez Rd land.
Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up this weekend to help keep city tidy
It's celebrating its fifth year and has collected a whopping 33 tonnes of waste so far.
Northland activist gets leave to appeal to the Supreme Court
The case against greenhouse gas emissions is going to NZ's highest court.
Bumper crowd expected at Northland Taniwha's first home game
Northland name strong team for first home game in Whangārei tomorrow.
Breastfeeding advocate, midwife remembered with special artwork
Community midwife Mary McEwen delivered 950 babies in her career.
Three Waters will erode on accountability - Northland farming leader
Farming leader warns of loss of Northlanders' democratic rights
Live: 4818 new cases, 571 people in hospital and 24 Covid- related deaths
There are now a total of 1726 deaths confirmed as attributable to Covid-19.
BOI businessman and pilot to stand for Far North mayor
Joshua Riley says he is part of a growing group of people who are fed up with FNDC.
Kaitaia Walk/Run turns 21, adds half-marathon and entertainment
Rain failed to dampen participation, while fuel costs may have put the brakes on for some.
Whangārei Airport future decided this month
Whangārei District Council will soon decide the future of the airport at Onerahi.
Technology breathes life into rural dead zones
Struggle for connection remains difficult in many parts of Northland
Longest-surviving line dance club north of Auckland bids farewell
A bittersweet look at the Far North Foot Fiddlers' nearly-three-decade-long journey.
'It's not feasible for other operators to open' says Kerikeri Aged Care director
The aged care sector crisis bubbles on, despite pleas to government for change.
New training scheme getting Northland jobseekers into work
Employment came easily after the collaborative training programme.
Three strikes repeal not prompting much comment in Northland
Otangarei Trust CEO Martin Kaipo said there was a place for harsher sentences.
'He could hear her screaming': Kaikohe man drags partner from burning house
Kaikohe couple and their five children lost almost everything they owned in the blaze .
New Zealand food culture: 'We are still trying to find out what Kiwi flavours are'
Advocate asks Northland's famous chefs for their take on "classic Kiwi food culture".
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
'Everyone's screaming out for music': Jazz and Blues Fest returns with near-record lineup
This weekend's festival the first since the pandemic to welcome back international acts.
Live: 5169 new cases, 599 people in hospital and 18 Covid-related deaths
The seven-day rolling average of cases today is 4,938. Last Wednesday it was 6,355.
Shortage of candidates in Northland as election deadline looms
As of Wednesday, 17 of 63 council or community board positions remain unfilled.
Missing Northlanders: Hokianga woman found dead, Kaitāia teen found safe
The police update about two missing Northlanders is a mixture of heartbreak and relief.
Road deaths and serious injury figures take wrong turn
Deaths and serious injuries on Northland roads rose by 14 per cent in one year.
Action-packed lead-up to global rugby showpiece
Street flags hung up two months before Women's RWC matches get under way in Whangārei.
Doug Schmuck gets greenlight from Environment Court for early start to work
Work on wharf and floating pontoon in Northland can start early, court rules.