Co-governance ‘fear-mongering’ a hot topic for Far North Mayor at Waitangi 2023
Waitangi Day is a golden opportunity for Northland leaders to make their concerns heard.
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SH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic today
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
Opinion: Expect the unexpected when organising an event
Disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson hopes next week's disabled surfing event can go ahead.
Govt unveils affordable homes for Kerikeri, $10m housing infrastructure boost for Whangārei
Kerikeri housing announcement was new PM Chris Hipkins' first public event in Northland.
Northland bowls news: Weather dampens play across region
Gwen Lawson's wrap of the latest Northland bowls news.
L.A.B set to perform at Semenoff Stadium this weekend
The band is set to bring their tunes to Northland alongside a range of homegrown talent
Ōhaeawai ceremony honours acts of compassion a world apart
What links a hapū that honoured its enemies & a woman who helped stranded Māori get home?
‘People love him’ - community devastated as Pablo the macaw goes missing
The 3-year-old macaw has been missing since Tuesday.
Northlander's world title bout lands Sky TV slot
Northland fighter's world boxing title bout to be shown on Sky.
Put their welfare first: SPCA appeals to Northlanders to leave dogs at home on hot days as incidents rise
More Northland dog owners are leaving their canine friends sweltering inside hot cars.
Flood-stranded Northland health patients thankful for Warkworth locals' help
Northland health shuttle patients got stranded between floods and slips; locals helped.
Another heavy ran watch for Northland as Brynderwyns remain closed for long weekend
Highway over Northaldn's Brynderwyn Hills will stay
Marae-based driver mentoring gets rural Northlanders road-ready
Learning to drive will soon become easier for Northlanders living remotely.
Bay News: Sailing Series for Women; comedy heavyweights perform in Kerikeri
Find out what has been going on in the Bay of Islands and its surrounds.
News in brief: New portfolios for Northland MP; youths arrested after Kamo robbery
The latest newsbites from around the region.
Family hit by burglary after life-changing cancer diagnosis
The Hughes family were already struggling financially after the diagnosis and treatment.
State of Emergency right decision at the time, deputy mayor says
Emergency lifted early as storm skirts around Northland.
John Williamson: The challenging conversation senior drivers eventually face
If young drivers fail a driving test, they get another chance - older drivers don't.
Northland’s State of Emergency today
Huge rainfall expected overnight mostly bypassed Northland, no major damage reported.
Northland couple share tips on how to enjoy life in a motorhome
A Northland couple share tips on how to survive life on the road in a motorhome.
Waitangi Day set to go ahead despite emergency declaration
Forecast bodes well for Waitangi weekend but some lead-up events already affected by rain.
No Titewhai, a new PM: What will it mean for Waitangi?
Impact of Titewhai Harawira's passing and Jacinda Ardern's resignation is not yet known.
Proposed Far North water rating change may hit ratepayers in the pocket
Far North District Council seeking feedback on changing water rating to share costs.
State of emergency declared in Northland amid fears of overnight havoc
Torrential rain, severe gales and thunderstorms are expected to hit later today.
Northland wild weather: Roads, schools, and more - what you need to know
Stay up-to-date as today's bad weather tracks through the region.
Don McGlashan, Troy Kingi headline Waitangi 2023
The first post-Covid festivities are expected to draw huge crowds to NZ's birthplace.
News in brief: Motorists injured in separate crashes; Otaika robbery arrest
The latest news bites from around the region.
MetService braced for extreme weather event as Northland rain warning upgraded
The region is being hit by another lashing of heavy rain as holidaymakers head home.
Chaotic weather 'icing on the cake' of 'abysmal summer' for local businesses
Wild weather further dampens spirits of businesses looking to bounce back post-Covid.
Vince Cocurullo: Northland needs more care from the greater political world
Hipkins faces many difficult decisions in navigating the country through testing times.
Petrol thieves stoop to new low as hospice car targeted
Costly damage inflicted as thieves drill into petrol tanks and siphon out fuel.
Thousands flock to Kamo Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for local fire brigades
While many long weekend events fell foul to the weather, the trucks ploughed ahead.
News in brief: Northlanders miss out on Lotto win; new dog shelter to open
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Matriarch of the north' Titewhai Harawira laid to rest in Whakapara
Hundreds turn out to farewell and honour the legacy of Titewhai Harawira.