Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
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NZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.
'Rare' heart-shaped feijoa up for sale fetches $100 offer online
Is this Northland's most expensive feijoa?
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.
Iwi-led programme saving Far North residents from discoloured, bad tasting water
Having reliable, drinkable water is helping to change lives, residents say.
Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia
Bay News: A blithe spirit infiltrates Kerikeri; Christ Church filled to the rafters
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Hundertwasser Art Centre not alone in its struggles, says The Kauri Museum
A lack of funding and higher costs is impacting all, including Matakohe's Kauri Museum.
News in brief: Property prices rise and fall; farmer named Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year finalist
The latest news bites from around the region.
Apprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challenge
The Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.
News briefs from the Far North - house prices rise, Lions' 60th birthday and planting project
News snippets from the Far North
Funding woes at Hundertwasser Art Centre
The Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei made a six-month loss last year of $765,000. Video / Denise Piper and Sarah Curtis
Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas
Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.
Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route
Cove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.
Record rates rise will hit thousands in the Far North hard: Dover Samuels
Dover says the rates rise would be the defining moment of Far North kahika Moko Tepania.
Shell-ebrations as tortoise stolen from reptile park found in Far North
Sadly, the 8-year-old iguana also stolen is still missing.
'Such a pure heart': Investigation launched after Kiwi teen dies on US farm
Workplace investigation launched as whānau mourn teenager found dead on US pig farm.
NZ's 2028 total eclipse tipped to be tourist magnet
Nation set to experience its first total solar eclipse in decades, on July 22, 2028.
Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day
Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf
West Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island
There are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.
Man's bug horror find in late night snack
Whangārei man finds cockroach in a block of Woolworth's supermarket brand cheese.
'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading project
There are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.
News in brief: Woolworth responds to cockroaches found in cheese; shed fire in Waipapa
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far north - Six60 touring, Bay magic, new Ngāpuhi Investment Fund chairman
News snippets from the Far North.
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
Exhibition to feature the works of iconic Māori modernist artists
‘Māori art is burgeoning at the moment – it’s in such good health.’
Northlander's cooking chops making waves
He's known as Stef the Māori in the Far North, and he's taking social media by storm.
'Lucky to be alive': Mum, daughter injured at car racing event
Moments beforehand, Anita Rossiter's boyfriend joked about a crash happening.
News in brief: NZ Post to end Saturday rural delivery; StarJam raised over $165,000
The latest news bites from around the region.
Govt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals think
Schools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.
Far North student wows judges at regional Shakespeare festival
The 'golden ticket' is a chance to aim for London, Keira Brassett says.
Kevin Page: A stranger wanted bricks but got so much more
However, the man turned his nose up at tri-pillow as he didn't know how to work it.
Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.
Tech scholarship in memory of Daniel Karehana open to North's Māori students
The Daniel Karehana Te Hapori Matihiko Memorial Scholarship is worth $5000.