Northland councils among 24 nationally with counter Three Waters proposal
Govt wants to amalgamate water services of 67 councils into four regional water entities.
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Tutukaka Marina legend Wynne Going's last hurrah coincides with tsunami
Wynne Going dies days before Tongan volcanic eruptions bring tsunami surges to Tutukaka.
News snippets from Northland
Touch a Truck cancelled; and Second Division Lotto win.
Councils under pressure with a spike in building and resource consent applications
Northland's population creeping towards the 200,000 mark.
NCEA results out for thousands of Northland students
NCEA results are out for Northland students nervously awaiting the outcome.
Covid-19 rules breaker Robbie Johnson walks free of charges for Whangarei freedom rally
Robbie Johnson, the man behind last year's freedom rally in Whangarei, escapes conviction.
Police warning as Northlander loses $15k in Facebook Marketplace scam
"There are still a lot of people getting hurt and a lot of money getting lost."
Physical search for Whangārei man missing in Pipiwai suspended
Police say they will continue to look into the disappearance of 58-year-old Kukama Waa.
Move to orange means Northland Food & Wine Festival can go ahead on Anniversary Weekend
Orange light means inaugural Northland Food & Wine Festival can go ahead.
Abandoned vehicle set alight cause of large Ahipara wildfire
Dramatic photos shot by young Ahipara photographer show extent of overnight blaze.
Family distraught after dog attacks pet on owner's property
Now the hunt is on to identify the dog and the man who was walking it.
Kaiwaka to get two new footbridges
They will improve connectivity around the township.
Former NZTA board member attacks plans to reduce state highway speeds
Former Northland Waka Kotahi board member hits out at speed limit cut on state highways.
Bowls in good hands with junior players coming through
Latest news from Northland's Bowls scene.
Northland back on even-playing field: Leaders happy with orange setting
Hospitality sector excited more than 100 can be accommodated at a time under Orange.
'The tōtara in the great forest of Tāne has fallen': Northland firefighting conservationist Alan Macrae remembered
Alan Macrae, born and bred in Kaitaia, suddenly passed away on January 16.
Four charged over big Whangārei cannabis growing bust
Four arrested over large-scale Whangārei cannabis bust remanded in custody
PM announces Northland to move out of red at midnight tonight
Northland's hospitality sector can sit more than 100 at a time under Orange.
Judge focuses on the effects of the crime on the community
Prison term for aggravated robbery committer who made off with $1000 worth of tobacco.
Accessible boat hits Northland this weekend
Northland wheelchair sports players win ride on the accessible Wish 4 Fish boat.
Compliance order sought against polluters of hazardous waste at Ruakākā
Push to claw back $1m in ratepayers' money used to clean up waste site in Whangārei.
Northlanders urged to use water wisely despite sporadic rain lately
No water restrictions as yet in Whangārei and Far North districts.
Tutukaka Harbour's shape makes it a tsunami amplifier, expert says
Other known 'tsunami resonators' found at Whitianga, Poverty Bay and Lyttelton.
Up in smoke: Police foil large cannabis operation in Whangārei Heads
A large contingent of police vehicles was seen headed towards Whangārei Heads.
Prisoner jumps out Whangārei Hospital window three storeys up in a bid to escape
The woman is currently in a stable condition after jumping out of the hospital window.
Emergency agency defends not issuing tsunami alert
Tutukaka boaties unhappy with lack of warning; Nema says alerts reserved for risk to life
GP practice reports smooth start to children's vaccine rollout
Children aged 5-11 have been eligible to get the Pfizer paediatric vaccine since Monday.
Falling international log prices hurting Northland forestry contractors
A glut in log supply to China means an uncertain future for Northland forestry crew.
Photos: Fun in the sand at Paihia beach dig
Up to 100 kids took part in a day of games and dug for prizes in the BOI Rotary Beach Dig.
Antique carriage damaged in Kerikeri crash; horses unhurt
Accident occurred when Clydesdales spooked and tried to turn for home.
Fascinating navy chest tells tale of Captain Crozier
Captain Crozier's Chest, on display at Whangārei Museum, has a fascinating history
Honey company stung with $18K fine
Employment Relations Authority orders Northland company to pay sacked worker $18,000.