'Unaffected' residents locked out of consent process
The Thomases' home is surrounded by orchards and bores - but they don't get a say.
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'Everyone's working. That never used to happen'
Large-scale orchard development has transformed the landscape - and Far North employment.
'Aquifer defender' calls for freeze on new water consents
Hold new consents - monitoring of the last lot has 7 years to go, says Karyn Nikora-Kerr.
Far North avocado boom sparks water worries
Orchard boss says everyone wants the same thing - a long-term, sustainable water supply.
Gwen Lawson: Summer bowls season on the way
Northland's top bowlers will be lauded this weekend at the prize-giving.
Alleged Kaikohe forecourt stabber nabbed in Auckland
Service station attack prompted police to appeal for sightings of 33-year-old.
New machine cutting breast cancer screening wait
New ultrasound machine cutting Northland's breast cancer screening wait
Northland's new coroner is Whangārei-based lawyer Tania Tetitaha
Tania Tetitaha will be sworn in today.
Another power pole bowled (no. 206 since 2016)
Truckie did 'all the right things' by staying in his cab until power turned off.
Ōtiria parade to mark first shield win in 59 years
Covid measures will keep locals safe as they celebrate first rugby champs win in 59 years.
Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs
Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs
Spike in Northland power pole crashes sparks call for driver caution
Power companies and authorities team up for public awareness campaign.
Cost of Kaitaia's water resilience from Sweetwater bore soars
Cost of Kaitaia's water resilience from Sweetwater bore soars
Far North iwi urge Auckland whānau to stay there during alert level 3
Far North iwi urge Auckland whānau to stay there during alert level 3
Teenage girls roll car, rider breaks leg at Kerikeri
Teenage girls escape serious injury; rider not so lucky.
$500,000 of Lotteries money to help Northland communities hard hit by July storm
$500,000 of Lotteries money to help Northland communities hard hit by July storm
Whangārei police appeal for calm after students and adults clash in series of brawls
Whangārei police appeal for calm after students and adults clash in series of brawls
Calling Northland's future chefs
A weekly wrap-up of events and news snippets from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Aupōuri aquifer avocado dispute could be decided next week
Submissions for Aupōuri aquifer consents for avocado production heard next week
Acclaimed soprano Sophie Sparrow performing hometown shows
Tickets to Saturday's two performances in Whangārei are capped at 90 for each show.
NDHB CEO: ED wait times unlikely to improve soon
Only with a new acute assessment unit will ED wait times really improve.
Couple not letting pandemic deter them from opening new business
Whangārei couple not letting pandemic deter them from opening new business
News snippets from Northland
BB gun and knife taken to school; pair removed from airplane over explosive comment.
Northland's Covid 19 economic hit not as bad as national average, but that could change
Northland's Covid 19 economic hit not as bad as national average, but that could change
Residents kick up stink, council considers million-dollar sewage fix
How would you feel if you saw sewage spilling out into your house after heavy rain?
Five tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South Islanders
Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.
Mangōnui's much-loved mural wins national award
Community voted on the design, which pays homage to Mangōnui and its taiao.
Ngāpuhi says free dental care convoy a good idea with bad timing
Dr Scott Waghorn's convoy of mobile dental clinics got as far as the Te Hana 'border'.
Mask enforcement a concern for bus driver
The rule of mandatory mask wearing on public transport will come into effect on Monday.
Northland police thank community for support in tragic baby death case
Northland police thank community for support in tragic baby death case
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