Celtic Barn to be transformed into a gigantic ice rink
Northlanders to enjoy ice ring over three days over the Matariki long weekend.
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Queen's Birthday Honours: Nursing career spans more than three decades
Margareth Broodkoorn has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours
Comment: Celebrating a lifetime of service
The length of service of our Queen is something to be marvelled at
Queen's Birthday Honours: 'My first thought was yay, social work's getting a mention' - Robyn Corrigan MNZM
Māori social work pioneer Robyn Corrigan has been honoured with an MNZM.
'We changed the stars for our Māori students': Elizabeth Forgie MNZM
Support from late husband and school kuia behind 'out of the blue' award.
Raumanga Community Garden celebrates Matariki
Attendees dug up kumara and shared kai at Matariki celebrations.
Queen's Birthday Honours:First female president of Northland Rugby in Queen's honours list
Sharon Morgan honoured for services to community, arts and rugby.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Hugh Stringleman's five decades of agricultural journalism recognised
Hugh Stringleman gets NZ Order of Merit for services to agricultural journalism.
Queen's Service Medal for Northland conservationist Ian Wilson
Northland conservationist Ian Wilson earns QSM for his work
Queen's Birthday Honours: Noel Birchall's half a century of conservation recognised
Noel Birchall recalls witnessing transformation of the Northland Fish and Game Council.
Ken Rintoul MNZM: Lifetime of service to Northland noted
Ōkaihau businessman honoured for multitude of business, governance and community roles.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Respected Hokianga scholar champion of Māori culture
Patu Hohepa was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
New sports hub to relieve squeeze in Far North boom town
Light at the end of the tunnel for Kerikeri sports codes struggling for space, facilities.
Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust CEO receives top honour for service to Māori
Top honour goes to Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust boss
Northland news in brief: Jewellers ram raided, LPG gas bottle explodes
News snippets from around the region.
Kamo jeweller's ram raided overnight
Police are investigating, but are yet to make any arrests.
Comment: Oh for a world devoid of recorded music
The world would be better place with no recorded music, Joe Bennett reckons
Afghan families flee Taliban to start anew in Whananaki 'paradise'
Two Afghanistan families are starting to rebuild their lives in their new Kiwi hometown.
Climate change to have major impact on Northland, but particularly Kaipara
Risk to Kaipara from climate change highlighted in submission.
Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right
Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.
Comment: How a graze can remind you of your inner strength
Jonny Wilkinson shares a lesson learned thanks to an unfortunately placed carpet burn
Three new mayors for Northland concerns local government expert
Local government expert fears Northland having three new mayors after October's election.
Matariki the focus of Whangārei festival
Whakanuia a Puanga me Matariki (Celebration of Puanga and Matariki) festival in Whangārei
Housing project in Kerikeri could create new link road
The 3.3ha Hall Rd site is owned by multi-millionaire businessman Sir Owen Glenn.
Carolyn Hansen: The power of persistence
Writing goals down and keeping journals and files filled with related images empowers us.
Northland Rugby to receive more than $1m as part of $200m NZ deal
Northland grassroots rugby will be tapping into substantial rugby funding from NZ Rugby.
News snippets from Northland
Work starts on the new mental health unit; and there's time yet to host a Pink Breakfast.
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
Revealed: The 'alarming' number of Northland businesses in liquidation
Liquidator warns more liquidations of Northland businesses likely.
Tikipunga rugby field back in action after community effort
Tikipunga community rallies together to revitalise sports fields for kids.
Climate change impact: Cost of replacing Three Waters infrastructure in spotlight
Fairness is the focus as Northland faces regional anomalies in climate change adaptation.
Kick-start: Taniwha players give rugby boots to deserving kids
One hundred children received free footgear ahead of the rugby season.
Northland news in brief: Vintage railway ride, volunteers needed for planting, Raumanga community hui
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith not seeking re-election
Smith said he would be seeking the National Party candidacy for Northland