WDC taking Government to court over Three Waters plan
The council has taken the rare step of launching legal proceedings against the Government.
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Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in
Northland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.
Our Treasures: David Elman shoes are key to NZ's fashion industry
It is important to care for items of the more recent past.
Waipoua traffic lights first step in major tourism upgrade
Traffic lights, sealing first step in improving Waipoua Forest tourism infrastructure.
New book captures full range of Kerikeri voices
Contributors range from famous authors to high school students.
Disassembled secret P lab discovered by police in the Far North
A shotgun and stolen vehicle were found at the same rural Mangonui address as the P lab.
Housing plea in Kerikeri to address affordability crisis
Median Kerikeri home now costs 15 times average Northland wage.
Kawakawa: stop for the toilets, stay for the oysters and engines
Jazzy toilets aside, a rest stop in Kawakawa is more than just a place to spend a penny.
Northland drug bust: Nine appear in court after Operation Freya
Nine Northlanders in court after major drug bust
Pensioner poverty: 'I never thought this is what retirement would be like'
Senior Northlanders are struggling to pay for food, medical needs and accommodation.
Four new cases as Delta outbreak passes 2020 Covid total
Vaccination efforts stepping up over weekend as Covid cases keep climbing in North.
Tinfoil-wrapped phones, laptops in freezer: Meet the man who heckled PM
His confrontation with the Prime Minister went around the world. So who is Shane Chafin?
Protest organiser who called for occupation of govt buildings arrested for breach of bail
Brewer's bail conditions included not attending or inciting protests.
Northlanders celebrate World Kindness Day by sharing generous gestures
Make November 13 a time to be extra kind to each other to celebrate World Kindness Day.
'Everyone is going to become immune to Covid: There is a hard and an easy way'
Dr Alley talks about vaccinating rural communities, new vaccines, boosters and pregnancy.
New EV charging station at Waipū
Northland's electric vehicle charging network has been extended
'Number of drug packages destined for Northland': $8m worth of drugs seized
Whangārei locals were puzzled to see more than 20 police vehicles headed south of the city
Pensioner 'flabbergasted' Whangārei Hospital sent her home to no shower and no help
The 73-year-old is speaking out to ensure other people don't go through the same trauma.
Nadia's Whole Garden will supply locally grown produce to a new Whangārei water-top restaurant
NCAA champion to a market gardener, Nadia Pavlovich's life took a turn when she fell sick.
Whangārei developer Sid Anderson has plans for hotel
Whangārei hotel developer says his plan won't need ratepayer funding
Council votes to support moving rescue helicopter base to Onerahi
A WDC airport noise committee will be set up, councillors have decided.
Gwen Lawson's bowls column: Centre Junior Pairs this weekend
Centre Junior Pairs games this weekend
Far North cases boost demand for vaccinations at NZ's northern tip
Number of Covid tests increased almost 10-fold after Far North cases revealed.
103 years after end of WWI, Whangārei commemorates Armistice Day
Armistice Day was commemorated at the Whangārei Cenotaph on Thursday
Christmas still going ahead in Kerikeri and Kaikohe
Kerikeri Christmas events include a $1000 prize for town's best decorated street.
MoE works closely with Northland school and kura leaders on how to manage unvaccinated employees
Some Northland school principals and kura leaders anticipate staff shortages.
Kaikohe makes alternative arrangements for Christmas
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Up to 44 cancers could be detected in Northland annually from bowel screening programme
Northland bowel screening programme goes live to save lives
Delta outbreak: Virus reaches NZ's northern tip
Patient's isolation and area's high vax rate mean spread of the virus is unlikely.