'I'm just rapt': Years-long Waitangi River sewage spill fixed
Sewage was flowing from a private drain and couldn't be fixed - until we reported on it.
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Whangārei's Foxy Sweetie taking on the candy market
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Power outage in Riverside, Whangārei
The power outage is affecting Vale and Ewing Rds.
Kensington crash: One person injured
One person received minor injuries in a two-car crash this afternoon.
Whangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partner
Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.
Onerahi house fire: Pregnant neighbour feared for her home
Four crews responded to a house fire in Onerahi today.
Shifting Northland's rescue helicopter base will save $4m
Northland Emergency Services Trust will save millions with rescue helicopter shift.
Allied health workers quit for better pay at KFC
This affects allied work force from Whangārei, Dargaville, Kaitaia and Bay of Plenty.
UK travel mag rates region's attractions NZ's best for 2022
Manea Footprints of Kupe and Wairau Māori Art Gallery singled out by top-selling magazine
'I had nothing': Teens ditch education to pay the bills instead
University is the least favoured option for Northland students post-school.
Road safety hero: John Williamson
John Williamson has been chairman of the Northland Road Safety Trust for 20 years.
Paddon back to defend rally crown
Kiwi star Hayden Paddon back to defend International Rally of Whangārei title
News in brief: 13yo referred to Youth Aid for GAS station robbery; 202-year-old Kerikeri pear tree vies for national title
News snippets from around Northland.
Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth
Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.
New course to train hospitality staff
Te Tapu Tahi was launched to train hospitality staff to help plug industry shortages.
Take a bow: 18-year-old thespian to perform at Shakespeare's Globe
Darius Martin-Baker, 18, is fundraising to get to the UK for intensive theatre training.
Long-serving Kawakawa fire chief, Te Roroa artist and negotiator recognised by new Governor-General
Wayne Martin QSM introduced tikanga Māori into firefighters' everyday work.
Mother's Day planting lends a hand to Mother Earth
Planting day part of bigger project to restore Wairoa Stream and create wildlife corridor
Whangārei District Council sells buildings to cultural centre trust so work can progress on Hihiaua
The centre is designed to be an inclusive place for all.
Residents fed up with dangerous dirt bike riding
Northland police received more than 1600 complaints about dirt bike riders in three years.
Northlanders scoop two basketball awards
The Basketball NZ awards were given out in Wellington on Saturday night.
He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
Northlanders getting support from Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa fund
Fund helps Northern Wairoa community's "play trailer" get off the ground.
'I can't go out to hang my washing': Kāinga Ora tenant living in fear of neighbour
A state housing tenant says her family is being terrorised by her neighbour.
Northland-wide local government climate change adaptation strategy implemented
Northland has nation's first local government climate change adaptation strategy.
How the antics of little Mr Chubby Cheeks turned my life upside down
Parenting an energetic toddler isn't always easy but rewarding nonetheless.
News snippets from Northland
Divers found with130 undersized pāua; and an overturned car slows commuter traffic.
'My hero': Firefighter daughter reflects on her inspiring mother
'Someone would say, 'there's a fire up in the hills!' And our mum would be running out...'
Airport opposition: Ruatangata residents air views on proposal
Meeting gives locals a chance to have their say on moving Whangārei airport from Onerahi.
'It's unbearable': Dog owners won't give up search for four-legged friend
$5000 reward and no questions asked for safe return of dog missing in Waipapa.
'Humbled': Governor-General's historic welcome home in North
Dame Cindy Kiro's visit harks back to the final signature to Te Tiriti in Northland.
Whangārei's Oruku Landing development to get $10m investment
Northland development company looking at putting $10 million into Oruku Landing centre
Traffic slow on Riverside Dr after minor crash
Traffic was slow on Riverside Dr this morning after a crash.