Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues
Police continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.
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New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri
The long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.
Russell community stalwart dies aged 69
Few events happened in Russell without Stephen Western's help, usually as photographer.
How to see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction
Northlanders can see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction
Flautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residents
Ousted from his busking spot, Jane Mander Retirement Village offered teen a paid gig.
Here's a line-up of our lights display
Residents brighten up their properties to spread festive cheer.
NZ A and Pakistan neck and neck on day two
The home side was only a few runs behind at 187 for 8 after 70 overs as at 5pm yesterday.
Retirement village going back to its roots
The village is carrying on a tradition it started in the late 1960s.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
6.5 per cent average rates rise for Whangārei property owners
Rates to rise in Whangārei by 6.5 per cent on average
News snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and running
League titles for two Northlanders; rescued man dies; and trio arrested on drugs charges.
Northland house mover grounded after council complaint
House mover Mick Daly will have to pay for any damage he caused to get his permit back.
Town Basin time tracker set for completion early 2021
Ball time tracker to be in place at Town Basin early 2021.
Is the gag worth the price tag? The real cost of vandalised road signs in Northland
Pranksters vandalising road signs in Northland are costing ratepayers $35k.
Mangonui officer receives award for saving dying man
Mangonui Senior Constable Brett Walford's persistence with CPR saved a life.
Northland triples champions crowned
Strong winds were the order of both days at the very exposed Onerahi greens.
Hundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaign
A new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.
Mangamuka Gorge reopens tomorrow - five months after monster storm
State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge finally reopens
Just add water: Crop demo sites set up in Kaipara
Water demo sites aim to show possibilities for future high-value crops.
Fire chief issues stern warning after Far North rubbish fire takes hold of parched farmland
An out-of-control rubbish fire swept across a field on parched farmland in the Far North.
Teen parents need more support
Teen mums are productive, strong young women doing their best for themselves and baby.
How you can prevent avoidable deaths on Northland roads
Northland drivers seriously hurt in avoidable road crashes
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs
Large quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown
The Far North bus goes round and round ...
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Serious crash closes State Highway 1
Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei
Travel agents cautiously excited about travel bubbles with Australia and Cook Islands
Northland travel agents hope travel bubbles to Australia and the Cook Islands will work.
Moving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in Northland
Northland 16-tonne kauri staircase an unusual item for movers.
Trip down memory lane for Sir Michael Hill
Michael Hill takes a trip down memory lane visiting his old local haunts.
Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years
Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.
Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy
Marie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.
Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child
Efforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.