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Weather woes leave Northland with high flight cancellation rate in April
The first regional flight report shows Northland's cancellation rate is among the highest.
'Our first home': Tarlton family mourn loss of beloved historic vessel
Fiona Tarlton, daughter of adventurer Kelly Tarlton, is devastated at the loss of The Tui.
Northland in for wet and windy Wednesday as weather watches issued
MetService has issued a strong wind watch from 8am tomorrow until midnight.
Tiny particles, big impact: Microplastic concerns for Northland ecosystems
Microplastics were found at 11 Northland beaches, with Mangawhai worst affected.
Opinion: Doctor's blunt advice adds humour to medical visit
To have someone of the medical profession lay that one on me was a bit of a surprise.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
Vince Cocurullo: Matariki a time for joy, remembrance and peace
OPINION: The mayor on four-laning, the port expansion, and dry dock.
On The Up: Bold plan for Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe aims to restore toheroa to Ninety Mile Beach
The new project will help restore the mauri of one of New Zealand's most iconic beaches.
Opinion: Budget boosts for disability sector but gaps remain
This Budget isn’t nearly as brutal for the disability sector as announcements last year.
'My health is suffering': Man's housing plea as he lives in tent with dogs
John has lived in a tent since March 30, with no water or power.
Police name 21-year-old man killed in Whangārei crash
Seth Dundass, 21, has been remembered as a 'keen young worker'.
NZTA warns of proactive road closures, Northland seeks clarity
Closures mainly target the South Island due to icy conditions.
Opinion: Misjudging petrolhead passion
Let’s celebrate the car as one of the greatest innovations of the modern world.
The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
Northland Regional Council: Ratepayers not providing huge money needed for caulerpa fight
The seaweed now covers about 280 rugby fields around 20 Bay of Islands locations.
Bay of Islands boat anchoring ban unlikely to expand despite caulerpa spread
Biosecurity NZ under pressure as invasive caulerpa expands.
Gourmet food business slashes prices amid rising costs
Wild West Gourmet cut Worcester sauce prices by 55%, relishes by 39%.
Over 300 expected for NZ's first major caulerpa webinar
It has been organised by Northland’s Conquer Caulerpa Trust.
Northland social workers under strain amid high caseloads
The PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.
What Northlanders need to know as severe weather looms
Stormy conditions are expected tonight for Te Tai Tokerau, warns Civil Defence.
Rest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old bride
Dennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.
News in brief: Police name victim in fatal SH12 crash near Matakohe
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
The consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.
'Most vulnerable are invisible': Northland leaders give Budget 2025 mixed reviews
The Budget is applauded for its rates rebated but criticised for pay equity cuts.
Murder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further information
Police are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Far North property
A man was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Horeke.