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Stormy conditions are expected tonight for Te Tai Tokerau, warns Civil Defence.
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Rest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old bride
Dennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.
News in brief: Police name victim in fatal SH12 crash near Matakohe
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
The consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.
'Most vulnerable are invisible': Northland leaders give Budget 2025 mixed reviews
The Budget is applauded for its rates rebated but criticised for pay equity cuts.
Murder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further information
Police are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Far North property
A man was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Horeke.
Investigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girl
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.
Two crashes on State Highway 1 cause delays, diversions
Two people received moderate injuries in the first crash.
'Well over halfway': Runner hits 503 ultramarathons in record quest
Shannon-Leigh Litt has completed more than 500 consecutive ultramarathons.
One person dead after single vehicle crash in Northland
Motorists have been advised to expect delays on State Highway 12 west of Gallie Rd.
Residents weigh-in on Far North alcohol rules
The council seeks community views on alcohol sales and consumption.
'Nothing short of inspiring': Air NZ boosts Northland nature projects
Eight Northland nature projects by schools, hapū and landcare groups share $50,000.
'Never too young': Push to lower NZ bowel cancer screening age
Protesters at Parliament urged lowering the screening age to 45.
Northland divers start New Zealand-first elimination work on invasive seaweed
'Time is of the essence in the fight against caulerpa.'
Driver flees scene after crash into Mangamuka garage
Police say just after 4am a vehicle left State Highway 1 and crashed into a garage.
News in brief: Mea Motu makes surprise appearance with fight in Thailand
The latest news bites from around the region.
'It's not just about surviving': Northland businesses on living wage impact
Business owners urge others to pay the living wage to help staff thrive.
Opinion: Mrs P, Boomerang Child, the culinary battle and my weight loss
Kevin Page has lost 15kg over the past year while living in a caravan.
Fresh appeal for information in Parakao homicide probe
Geoffrey Ware's body was found at his home in the Northland village on May 9.
On The Up: Te Kamo Scouts win national recognition for environment clean-up efforts
The group was nominated by Whangārei District Council's waste minimisation officer.
Vince Cocurullo: Community input is crucial for Whangārei's future
We received more than 640 submissions for the Annual Plan this year.
Government announces plan to improve after hours healthcare services for Northlanders
The announcement comes after recent concerns around a lack of doctors at Kāitāia Hospital.
'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.
'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.
'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market
New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.
Jonny Wilkinson: Public toilets can be quite the challenge
In Whangārei we have a good range of accessible toilets.
Joe Bennett: Time dawdles when you're waiting
OPINION: "Because I am waiting I am finding it hard to concentrate."
Mysterious webs blanketing Northland have residents and experts puzzled
Residents in Northland report stringy webs drifting through the sky.
'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety Week
He suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.
'It's getting really dire': Hospices struggle with funding crisis
Northland hospices warn they may shut down in two to five years without more funding.
'We’re desperate': SPCA's urgent plea for foster homes for puppies
The Far North SPCA in Kerikeri has taken in 24 abandoned puppies recently.
Far North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talks
News snippets from the Far North.