New Ōpua base opens for Coastguard Bay of Islands
New base at Ōpua for Coastguard Bay of Islands.
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Man arrested for alleged serious assault on woman and breaking into Paihia Police Station
Man in court after serous assault on woman and burglary of Paihia Police Station
4.5 billion-year-old meteorite and other scientific wonders at Kaitāia wow kids
Kaitāia kids learning about space and science at interactive roadshow
Notorious drug bust features in new TV series with star cast
Robyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama
New speed limits outside two Far North marae to make the road safer
First variable speed limits in NZ now outside two Far North marae.
Emergency surgery saves dog after swallowing plastic bag
Onyx the Whangārei dog needed emergency surgery to remove plastic bag he swallowed
The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP
People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga
Red Cross gives Northland organisations $300,000 for Cyclone Gabrielle relief
More than $300,000 for Northland to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kaitāia man wins top DoC ranger award
Jamie Werner has earned the Department of Conservation's top ranger award.
Kerikeri artist a finalist for coveted award
Kerikeri artist Jane Molloy-Wolt up for Parkin Drawing Prize.
Aussie summer ahead for 17 Far North dancers
A pride-inspiring group of Far North dancers have returned home triumphant.
North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei
Whangārei could host Lani Daniels and Mea Motu in a world boxing title double-header.
Bay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship season
Bay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.
Suspicious fire at former Wainui Bay School devastates local community and former students
Student of former Wainui Bay School devastated to see the iconic building destroyed.
Far North news in brief: Event funding available, Māori roll closes and speed reductions
News snippets from the Far North.
Bridge to prevent flooding in Moerewa and Ōtiria gets first 25-tonne beam installed
Ōtiria and Moerewa flood scheme progresses with massive beams in place
Bay of Islands Sailing Week has new venue
Bay of Islands Sailing Week organisers have high hopes for the 2024 regatta.
Bay News: Northland designer featuring at Fashion Week; Daffodil Day fundraiser
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Northland teen who murdered man in Bay of Islands gets reduced sentence
Teenager who fatally stabbed Bram Willems has life sentence quashed by Court of Appeal.
Fire at old school devastates Far North community
A suspicious fire has destroyed an old Far North school that had been a recreation centre.
Impressive line-up for Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Fest
Big names come out for 38th Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Next-gen speed camera near Kawakawa won't issue speedsters tickets for several months
Far North gets first fixed speed camera, but it could be months before it issues tickets.
Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine
Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.
Northland news in brief: Plane issue at airport; two Lotto winners
Catch up with what's happening around the region.
Northlanders sending winter warmth to South Island with citrus from Lions Clubs' campaign
Whangārei Lions clubs again collect tonnes of winter fruit for southern folk.
Community composting programme wins Northland Environmental Awards
CBEC EcoSolutions’ big winner at Northland Environmental Awards
Region pinned firmly on foodie map in Cuisine Good Food Guide
Seven Northland restaurants have been named in the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide.
'So proud of Hannah': Family of Football Ferns striker elated over historic goal
It was a 'goal for the eons' Whangārei Football Ferns striker Hannah Wilkinson's dad says.
Paihia’s Pipi Patch bar closed after it was refused an on-licence
The owner said he would not appeal the decision.
News in brief from the Far North - chopper appeal, disaster funding and SH10 crash
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland's world boxing champs to put their titles on the line
Northland boxers Mea Motu and Lani Daniels will defend their world titles next month.
Millions available for Far North to recover from extreme weather events
Far North residents can apply for Government funding for past and future weather events.
Bay News: All go for walking weekend; Waitangi Trust gets new CEO
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team
Northland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.