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No U-turn for regional council's controversial GMO position ahead of court appeal
Newly-elected Northland Regional Council to take "back seat" on GMO appeal.
Armed police seal off Kaikohe street
The incident began when nine men turned up at a Raihara St house with improvised weapons.
Up to 1000 paddlers expected as great waka marks 80th birthday
Ngātokimatawhaorua was built to mark the 100th anniversary of the Treaty in 1940.
Eastwood: Time to commit to 2020 resolutions
In his first column of 2020, Brent Eastwood previews the big sporting events coming up.
Agnew hoping doubles event boosts local tennis
Now in its the 34th year, the tournament could be the spark Northland tennis needs.
Northland water crisis deepens
Kaipara imposes toughest water restrictions possible; Kaikohe, Kaitaia to follow soon.
Almost $1b for Northland infrastructure from Government spend-up
Almost $1 billion for Northland infrastructure from Government spend-up.
Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville
Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.
16 people die in Northland in preventable drownings
People taking to the water often do not have the skills for the water activities
Budgeting service needs help to extend services
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland volunteer teaches manager new language
Northland volunteer teaches manager new language.
Kamo bowlers set to represent Northland
Playing in thick Northland heat, Kamo's second bowls team did well to take out the title.
Kids have wheelie good fun at fundraiser
More than 2000 visitors came to touch a truck at Hurupaki School on Sunday.
Free digital tech course starts next month
The course incorporates aspects of te ao Māori and is for youth aged 16 to 24.
Team of 10 Northlanders head to Aussie bush fires
Northland firefighting team will be based at Bombala in southern New South Wales.
Fire investigators and police examine scene of suspicious forestry fire
Fire in Northland forestry block has been considered suspicious.
Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.
Vandals hit popular Kerikeri walking track
Costly repairs mean volunteer time, money diverted from Wairoa Stream track improvements.
Working families in Northland struggling
Northland budgeting services are seeing an increase of 'working poor' families.
Country musicians show big heart for charity
The annual Wai Worri festival in Aranga raised $6115 for HeartKids Northland this year.
Northland woman helps Australian wildlife hurt by bushfires
Bridget King from Kerikeri was part of a rescue team saving animals in Australia.
One person dies following diving incident near Whangārei
The diver was found dead at 1.20pm off the coast of Taiharuru.
Beaven's 111 outlines Kaipara's 50-over final win
Kaipara's Jack Beaven, along with Rhys Jones, racked up 180 runs for the second wicket.
Fun in the sun at Medieval Madness
Medieval Madness a great day of fun in Whangārei.
Bucket brigade douse Far North fire
Quick action by Waipapakauri residents has stopped a forest fire before it could spread.
Northland embraces open street pantry movement
Pātaka kai free food pantries taking off in Northland and helping vulnerable residents.
Shock, disbelief as Northland man's van shot at
At first Tony Atkinson thought he'd had a blowout - then he saw a hole in his rear window.
Ruakākā beach crammed for national volleyball event
Under the harsh Northland sun, volleyball players from all over the globe played hard.