Kaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy building
Kaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation
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John Williamson: Rules around signage and speeding begs the question of why?
A bevvy of road rules and changes gives rise to more questions than answers.
Toitū te Tiriti action 'just getting started' says Eru Kapa-Kingi
The Whangārei-born spokesman says he is passionate about speaking out for justice.
‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust
It came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.
Tauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politics
They engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.
Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved
How quick-thinking police rescued two teens at Waitangi celebrations
Police said the teens were fully clothed, wearing Crocs and struggling to swim.
Missing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court action
A ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.
Hūhana Lyndon: 2025 a year for action for Te Tiriti, for people and planet
OPINION: Now is not a time to sit idly by and think it's all too much.
Wanted man charged after police spot him with machete down his pants
The man who had a warrant out for his arrest was spotted along Selwyn St on Sunday.
Breaking the ice: NZ swimmer’s chilly success at world event
Emilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.
Kaikohe home building helped by council $39m water infrastructure spend
Upgrade will permit the construction of new homes.
Pay errors unaddressed: Calls grow for school payroll reform
Calls for overhaul as overpayment cases hit 820, with 66 in Northland.
News in brief: Kai Iwi Lakes event showcases local aquatic life
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kotahitanga on display as hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
From harvesting kai to weaving rourou baskets the sheer scale of the operation was massive
Retiring Hercules say farewell to Northland in twin fly over
Northland gets farewell fly over from NZ's retiring workhorse Hercules planes
Peria School prizegiving awards student excellence
Students at Peria School in Far North lauded at prizegiving
Waitangi Day commemorations to draw thousands to Bay of Islands
Waitangi Day to be fine in the Far North with plenty of sun
News briefs from the Far North: 2 Lotto wins, flower show and car hits tree
News snippets from the Far North.
News in brief: Fine weather for Northland; youth seriously hurt in assault
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Postcode lottery': Northland's battle against cancer care inequities
Northland had the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses and the second-highest death rate.
'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornado
Tina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.
Plans for Whangārei four-star hotel kept under wraps – for now
An international hotel chain is staying mum on its Whangārei hotel plans – it has to.
Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return
Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Medicinal cannabis prescriptions soar
Scripts for the legal products rose from 9% in 2022 to 37% in 2024.
‘Bloody horrific’: Worm pest gains stronghold in Northland
'It is a definite threat and concern'.
Jonny Wilkinson: Accessible tourism offers untapped potential
OPINION: The cruise ship industry realised all this yonks ago.
Campground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying family
A woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.
Joe Bennett: The simple black-and-white photo evokes powerful nostalgia
The photo is a sermon on the passage of time.
News in brief: Warning for dog owners
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds
Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.
Man appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclist
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.
‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghy
The injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.
Delays expected following serious crash in Northland
Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.