Whangārei MP Shane Reti says a proven track record will help new role
'The electorate will always be my first and last priority.'
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Mystery surrounds Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm
Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm.
Northland river protection boosted with $100K grant
Northland river protection boosted with $100K grant from Foundation North.
'Northland treasure' Troy Kingi is Artist in Residence
More accolades for 'Northland treasure' Troy Kingi
Workshop taps into ideas to make Whangārei better
Community gatherings with music, good food and prizes and giveaways excite young people.
Northland bird recovery expert urges dog owners to take more care, after kiwi on egg attacked
Northland bird recovery expert urges dog owners to take more care, after kiwi attacked
Northland volunteer groups recognised for brave rescue missions
Four people owe their lives to rescuers' skill, bravery.
Hundertwasser loo closed after garden work damages roof
Damage to top tourist attraction occurred during maintenance of roof-top garden.
Whangārei MP Shane Reti is National's new health spokesman
Judith Collins dropped Michael Woodhouse from health role, tying up the data leak debacle.
Wild weather: Trees toppled, night-time deluge floods homes
Crews have been out with the chainsaws after trees have crashed down across roads.
News snippets from Northland
Masterclass for singers, and no byelection candidates for Whatuwhiwhi role.
Vehicle dwellers living at carpark site highlights growing trend of homelessness
Permanent vehicle dwellers are staying in carpark for weeks at a time.
New life for Kaeo community garden
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
New Whangārei Fringe Festival coming this year
The new festival will run over two weeks in October.
FPP or STV? Far North voters' views sought
Far North and Whangārei voters currently use FPP; Kaipara has used STV since 2004.
Search for missing Dargaville man continues
Poor weather due today means search may have to be put on hold until next week.
Northland to cop strong winds and up to 100mm of rain
MetService is warning that the heavy rain could make the region's roads dangerous.
Wild weather: Rain, gale force winds to hit the north from midday
It's a soggy end to the school holidays for the top of the country.
Affco to pay almost $300,000 over meatworks boiler blast
Affco pleaded guilty to the charge laid by Worksafe after a worker was badly burned.
Heavy rain warning: Upper North Island in for a soaking
Auckland's dams will get a little treat, while Northland will bear the brunt.
Northlanders face paying more for economic development
New joint councils' proposal means Northlanders face paying more
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for Northland
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for Northland
BETTA Council Party couldn't get 500 members to register
Proposed political party won't contest the election as it can't muster required numbers.
Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate exhibition and auction is back
Lockdown has inspired artists and creativity of the plates is outstanding, says organiser.
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
Cheap power drawcard for industrial park
Park hopes to draw tenants with cheap power, secure water supply and ready infrastructure.
NDHB commit to equitable healthcare
Equitable healthcare will be a driving force for the Northland District Health Board.
Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
Whangārei's Citrus for the South fruit collection on again
Whangārei's Citrus for the South fruit collection on again
Go Local! New studio in Whangārei aims to host the city's creatives
A new studio in Whangārei aims to provide a space for the city's artists and designers.
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5m of Govt funding
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5M of Govt funding
Northland highway reopens after five-metre deep tomo repaired
SH10 in Northland reopens after five-metre deep tomo repaired