An $8m problem. That's the cost to move Northland rescue helicopter base, but to where?
It will cost $8 million to move the Northland Rescue Helicopter base.
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Life's work to go under hammer for a cause
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Life's a rollercoaster - building resilience key to dealing with the ride
With our kete full we become resilient, not only for ourselves but our whanau.
Nationwide restructure could mix contrasting needs in new Northland/Auckland Three Waters provision
There is concern about the pace of the three waters reform.
Deaf community lobby for more sign language interpreters
Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime has been handed a petition to present to Parliament.
Paralympian Emma Foy retires from successful Para cycling career
Northlander Emma Foy is retiring from Para-cycling after a long reign at the top.
Businesses 'hopeful and excited' about transtasman bubble
Northland businesses are gearing up for a transtasman travel bubble to start on April 19.
Hotel plan for central Whangārei is off and campaign now to save Almond Court flats
International giant pulls out of plans to build Whangārei hotel - fight on to save flats
Bay of Islands tourist town 'not safe for locals': Govt lobbied for more police
Meeting organiser plans to put heat on government for more funding for Northland police.
Lack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coroner
Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach
Historic schooner Daring returned to Mangawhai
Historic schooner Daring returned to Mangawhai after being dug up from Muriwai.
Dob in a drug smuggler: Kiwis urged to help protect NZ borders
In 2016 a tip-off about odd behaviour at Ahipara led to NZ's biggest methamphetamine bust.
Tracks, campground near Cape Reinga closed amid fears of feral dog attacks
Up to four packs of dogs seen in area near Cape Reinga; walkers, wildlife at risk.
Kevin Page: Eating the Easter eggs would have been safer
Imagine my joy when Mrs P said I could get an electric bike.
News snippets from Northland
1160 containers to be shifted from Northport to Auckland; and new gun licences introduced.
70 Northland schoolgirls attend Girls in Infrastructure event.
'Girls in Infrastructure' event in Whangārei shows career options to 70 schoolgirls
Northland lifeguards keep more than 18,000 Kiwis safe this summer
Northland surf lifeguards volunteered 12,330 hours to patrols to keep beach-goers safe.
DoC worker's 50-year career mapping the country's terrain
Whangārei DoC worker retiring this week after 50 years in the industry.
$5m spillway plan to reduce Ōtiria, Moerewa flooding
The spillway plan aims to prevent a repeat of devastating floods in 2011, 2014 and 2020.
Five more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attack
People urged to be vigilant about wandering dogs after latest deaths on Purerua Peninsula.
News snippets from Northland
Motorcyclist dies in Far North; and investigation into 'puppy farm' continues.
Waipū Easter Carnival keeps hundreds entertained
The Waipū Easter Carnival provided fun in the sun for all on Saturday.
Rescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighbours
The lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.
One dead in Northland crash involving motorcycle - seventh Easter weekend fatality
The fatality is the seventh of Easter weekend.
Meet the Kiwis returning home to Northland
Six people talk to reporter Jenny Ling about fleeing lives overseas for the safety of NZ.
Plans for Whangārei Hospital revealed in early 120th birthday gift
The NDHB is still waiting on confirmation from Cabinet about the allocation of funding.
News snippets from Northland
Daylight Saving ends tonight. It's also the time to check smoke alarms are working.
Is Northland ready for returning Kiwis?
Northland has an opportunity to define a future in a world that has changed irrevocably.
Kaipara councillors put off decision on Mangawhai development
Kaipara District Council takes unusual step of deferring development decision
Bikes on Broadway: Hoons playing 'chicken with cars' on Kaikohe streets
Youths riding bikes and motorbikes causing problems in town.
Clean sweep for Whangārei Pony Club eventing team
Clean sweep for Whangārei Pony Club Eventing Team at North Island championship.
Pothole province: Northland's appalling roads 'not fit for purpose'
Reporter Jenny Ling and the AA's Tracey Rissetto highlight Northland's dire roads.