Refining NZ to scale down Marsden Point operation from 2021
Bitumen production to cease in Northland as oil refinery cuts production.
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Kaitaia women make firefighting history
Female firefighters common in the North but the fully female crew was a first for Kaitaia.
Ōpua rated NZ's most hospitable town
Ōpua beat its more famous neighbours Paihia and Russell - and every other town in NZ.
Northland Taniwha and Kauri teams triumphant
Milestones celebrated with a win over Taranaki at Semenoff Stadium.
Benee, Beths and Tami Neilson first acts for Bay of Islands Fest
Covid restrictions mean a strong all-Kiwi line-up for January's music extravaganza.
Candidates go head to head in battle for the North
Eleven candidates from three electorates fought a wide-ranging, sometimes fiery, debate.
Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire
Daylight Saving should spark Northlanders into more exercise
Northlanders need to get active this Spring - Brent Eastwood
Taniwha and Northland Kauri notch wins
Northland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.
EOLC referendum: Time to allow assisted dying?
Will New Zealanders move to make euthanasia legal for the terminally ill?
FNDC to pay for gates and lights at Ahipara's kaumātua flats
The security measures are aimed at deterring thieves after persistent problems.
Eleven candidates, three electorates in tonight's Battle for the North
It's the first time anyone has tried to bring together debates for all three electorates.
Fans hoping Taniwha get Ranfurly Shield Challenge this season
Northland Taniwha could get Ranfurly Shield Challenge - if stars align
Great-grandmother stranded in Brazil slums during trip of a lifetime
Great-grandmother Ruth Cosner's big overseas trip took an unexpected turn.
Northland's potential needs to be unleashed, says Judith Collins
More infrastructure is the key to unlocking Northland's potential, National's leader says.
News snippets from Northland
Harbour Bridge strut replaced, pianist performs, and get ready for Oktoberfest.
Large block of land in Bay of Islands' richest neighbourhood for sale
Land next to Kauri Cliffs golf course on market for the first time in more than 70 years.
Bumper crowds to boost big sports matches and local businesses
The double-header of rugby and hockey games in Whangārei has city business owners abuzz.
Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe
Act's Northland candidate Mark Cameron takes time out for a catch up in a Whangarei cafe.
Advance voting in general election starts tomorrow
450 polling stations open tomorrow for advance voting in the election
Channel North to rise from the ashes
New Northland TV channel will have a local focus.
Meet the candidates: Billy Te Kahika, Advance NZ - Te Tai Tokerau
Safely open up borders and remove red tape from small and medium businesses.
Meet the candidates: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Māori Party - Te Tai Tokerau
Meth in Northland is symptomatic of poverty and disconnection and needs a cultural fix.
Meet the candidates: Moemoea Mohowhenua, Independent - Te Tai Tokerau
Independent candidate wants red tape removed from Maori land for house construction.
$300m floating dry dock at Northport if National forms next govt
It would bring much-needed jobs and infrastructure, supporters say.
Cell grazing system offers sustainable efficiency
Many farmers find the system helps them manage pasture more easily and prevent pugging.
Shane Jones: 'They don't bloom for long - I hope that is not an analogy of what remains of my political career'
NZ First's Shane Jones sits down for a cuppa and korero, and quick tour of his garden.
PM to open Kawakawa's Te Hononga community hub
Hundertwasser-inspired community hub has been a dream in Kawakawa for more than a decade.
Meet the candidates: Maki Herbert
No to GMOs and amalgamation of councils, says Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.
Meet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai Tokerau
Te Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.
Meet the candidates: Janice Epiha
Meth out of hand due to accessibility and affordability, says election candidate.
Couple still can't go home 11 weeks after flood
Waikare Valley residents are still grappling with the effects of the July flood.