Northland lifeguards make their mark as Awards of Excellence finalists
Winners will be named tomorrow at an awards evening in Auckland.
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One new Māori ward councillor for Kaipara District Council from review
New Māori ward for Kaipara will bring an extra councillor to the table
Old-school sounds for Whangārei listeners
Return of Flava's old-school sounds will be music to Whangārei fans' ears.
Car hits tree: two people seriously injured in Kawakawa crash
Five people were in the car at the time it collided with a tree in Kawakawa.
Twelve fires in seven months: Far North town fed up with firebug
An arsonist in Ahipara is putting pressure on already busy volunteer firefighters.
Students bury undies in the name of science
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Surf school, rongoā lollies, books showcased by enterprising youngsters
This year's entries cover everything from surf lessons to kids' books and rongoā lollies
Landowners urged to reverse poor wetlands record
Wetlands have value as natural areas of carbon storage, says biodiversity advisor.
Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'
Utes and tractors will gather from 11am in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.
Three feral dogs shot at Far North farm; attacks continue
Community effort ends in frustration as dogs lie low.
Orca encounter first-time experience for Marsden Point folk
The pod was first spotted around 8am heading into the harbour.
North police hone in on vehicles as investigation into man's death continues
Police are focusing on sightings of the vehicles between 3pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday
Watch: Orcas spotted up close at Marsden Point
Locals enjoy close encounter with a pod of orcas at Marsden Point.
Why the Northland hospitality sector is struggling with severe staff shortages
Northland restaurants are concerned about ongoing staff shortages.
Injured cattle on State Highway 10 causes driving delays in the Far North
A collision between a car and cattle on State Highway 10 may cause delays in the Far North
Shane Reti: Great to see everyone standing together
I think this is the next foreshore and seabed for this government.
Young party-goer stabbed Northland teenager so hard knife snapped, Whangārei court hears
The 19-year-old will be sentenced for manslaughter on November 3 this year.
'Hard case gentleman': friends and family pay tribute to Whangārei man found after four-day search
Close friends have shared their memories of the talented sportsman and loving family man.
Whangārei water could be piped to Mangawhai for $750M development
$750m Mangawhai development wants to use Whangārei's drinking water.
Northland artists encouraged to register and bring their 'weird' to festival
Registrations are open for the Whangārei Fringe Festival.
Photograph collection captures early taxi transport scene
Much like today, there were just a couple of taxi firms sharing Whangārei in the 1930s.
Wet weather and gales sweep across North
Kāeo was hit hardest as heavy rain flooded several roads.
Far North man's death sparks police investigation
Police have appealed for sightings of vehicles potentially linked to Saturday's incident.
Live: Wet weather front kicks off school holidays
Weather warnings are in place for Northland.
Lotto millionaire: 'It's truly life-changing'
$1 million Lotto win "truly life-changing" for Northland couple.
'I've had a marvellous life': Northland's oldest person dies aged 109
Lena Walker could remember troops coming home from World War I.
Produce provides employment for young adults with disabilities
Long-term goal to get everybody in Whangārei with a disability into employment.
Whangārei man with dementia found dead after days of searches
"It's extremely sad for everyone involved" say police.
Ngāpuhi Northland Age editor excited about homecoming and new role
Myjanne Jensen is looking forward to her new role as editor of the Northland Age.
Kerikeri's historic Stone Store seen in new light
Technology gives a 3D snapshot of Kerikeri's Stone Store.
Nasty RSV virus hits 47 Northland children, with three in ICU
47 cases of nasty RSV virus in Northland.
School's out - here's how to keep Northland kids entertained
Here's a list of school holiday programmes around Northland to keep kids entertained.
Northlanders to join 'howl of protest' in four marches next week
Four Northland rallies opposing policies against 'rural life'.
City Cricket Club signs ex-Black Cap Brendon Bracewell as coach
Brendon Bracewell is to coach Whangārei's City Cricket Club in its 75th Jubilee year