Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
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National's Mark Mitchell: Youth offenders need consequences
National's police spokesman was in Whangārei to talk crime with business leaders.
Opinion: Five reasons for generally supporting the co-governance process
Co-governance in the health sector will surely help improve health outcomes for Māori.
Far North mayoral candidates speak out at Kaikohe meeting
Local decision-making, Three Waters reforms and lack of transparency among the hot topics.
Poor Knights Crossing paddlers power through tough conditions
The rescue boat was kept busy as competitors traversed the 30km stretch of open ocean.
Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family
The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.
Student-built Aquabots to do battle in Northland pool
Aquabots built by Northland students to do battle at aquatic centre.
Three Waters Better Off funding: $16m potentially for Kaipara community hubs
Kaipara Mayor says the funding doesn't stop the council speaking out about Three Waters.
Northland news in brief: Man charged with arson pleads insanity
The latest news bites from around the region.
More rain hinders efforts to build slip bypass for isolated Panguru
Road access to Panguru has been limited since July and almost completely cut since August.
Comment: Lengthy wait lists for specialist care, surgery
Dr Shane Reti says thousands waiting 12 months-plus for specialist assessment or surgery
New school cricket programme breaking boundaries
The programme launched in Northland is all about fun and participation for youngsters.
Community fund grows food resilience in vulnerable region
Recent adverse weather events and disrupted roads have highlighted Northland's weak spots.
'Miracle' no one killed in crash which struck tangi convoy
Fire crews thought 'carnage' when turning up at SH10 crash scene.
Ace kicker Hawkins out for three games after red card
Northland have prepared well for crucial match against Auckland in Whangārei
TV's Ted Lasso gives lessons on kindness that are sometimes misunderstood - Vaughan Gunson
Columnist Vaughan Gunson examines kindness through Ted Lasso TV series
Northland news in brief: Boat ramp work and more
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: First ever conversation with a conspiracy theorist
Columnist Joe Bennett has met his first conspiracy theorist - in the shower.
A beast of a business: Vets will disappear if status quo continues
Northland vets urge the public to lead with kindness as their profession struggles.
Five reasons that muscle matters … a lot
The question remains. Why, when less calories are going in is weight not coming off?
Brent Eastwood on what life would be like without play
Reduce barriers to play to increase community well being - Brent Eastwood
SH1 Mangamuka closure piles costs on to Kaitaia businesses
Some businesses report turnover falling by up to 40 per cent as the gorge remains shut.
Singer toy sewing machine a stitch in time
How a toy sewing machine was designed to shape the future of women.
First SH1 was closed by slips. Could SH10 be next?
Bridge on SH10 near Puketona was closed to overweight vehicles in March due to cracking.
Bucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for man
People caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Ex-army major aims to raise $1m by walking length of NZ
Determined 68-year-old hoping to raise whopping sum for Doctors Without Borders.
Four season in one day at Whangārei Primary School Sports Association's cross country champs
Whangārei Primary School cross country champs saw all kinds of weather at Barge Park
Northland bowls season officially starts this weekend after awards presented
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from the Northland bowls scene.
Northland-based Pakistani appeals for help as flooding batters home nation
Whangārei mum pleads for monetary help for flood-ravaged Pakistanis.
Kaipara councillor made to apologise for code of conduct breach
A Kaipara District Councillor's claims sound had been tampered with were inaccurate.
John Williamson: School bus safety still needs an urgent fix
We need to continue to push for better safety around our school buses, says Williamson.
News snippets from Northland
Utes damaged in SH1 crash; and Poor Knights Crossing on again.
Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.