Hundreds in gridlock as people queue for Covid-19 test
Hundreds of cars are lining up at Whangārei's Covid-19 testing centre.
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Mangonui waterfront, harbour health latest govt funding winners
$6.5m for Mangonui projects comes on top of $556m already granted to Northland.
Long-running retaining wall saga resolved
Property owner challenged council fines saying they were 'completely unjust'.
Dogs surrendered after attacks on sheep, poultry in Bay of Islands
Attack at Waipapa West Rd one of many since 2018; one resident has given up on stock.
Man arrested for felling Whangārei Hospital kauri tree appears in court
Man arrested for felling Whangārei Hospital kauri tree appears in court.
Northland swimming season kicks into gear
Sunday marked the region's first competition since the Covid-19 pandemic began in NZ.
News snippets from Northland
Students to strike over climate change; meet Northland candidates on Aug 21 in Dargaville
Church leader admits part in under-age sex ring
Michael Weitenberg was the "founder, senior elder and prophet" of an Auckland church.
Firefighters brave raging river to deliver medication to trapped renal patient
Volunteer firefighters braved a raging river to deliver medication to a renal patient.
Man in court over alleged Northland child sex abuse ring
Man in court over alleged Northland child sex abuse ring
Blue skies return to Northland after morning deluge
'There were no road closures and no homes were under threat.'
Defence Force called in to help rare fairy terns
Defence Force called in to help Northland's rare fairy terns
Northland man to appear in court over kauri tree felling
A Northland man has been arrested and charged over the felling of kauri tree at hospital.
The Pest from the West: Lightning storm and heavy rain to strike Auckland
The evening commute home could be a wet one.
$15.5m supermarket redevelopment opens
A medical centre, gym, physio and several food outlets are among the new tenants.
Ramp falls off Ōpua car ferry in mid-channel
The ramp was recovered form the seabed on Sunday using a barge, a crane and divers.
Whangārei man in court over quarantine break-in
Morningside man has phone-in court hearing after isolation break-in at Crowne Plaza.
More heavy rain for Northland as region cleans up from last month's storm
More heavy rain for Northland as region cleans up from last month's storm.
Pandemic has changed Northlanders' shopping habits forever
Northlanders have taken to online shopping like ducks to water due to Covid restrictions.
Man to appear in Whangārei District Court on covid breach
Man on charge of breaching Covid 19 Act to appear in Whangārei District Court.
New Northland trust to enhance Te Araroa trail experience
A new Northland trust has been established to improve the Te Araroa trail experience.
10,000 free eco-light bulbs to help Kaitaia households save money
This month every household in urban Kaitaia will receive a letter with a voucher.
Northland news briefs: Lotto jackpots, rain warning for region
News snippets from around the region.
Poison suspected in Kerikeri Basin poultry deaths
About 15 dead and dying roosters and hens found near Stone Store on Wednesday morning.
Meet the man helping Far North kids find their superpower through theatre
Youth theatre in Northland has a special touch under the direction of Willi Henley.
Taipa Area School band Pig Hunters win Te Tai Tokerau Smokefree Tangata Beats
Six-piece go into the national selection pool for event's live national final.
Beware pirates when R. Tucker Thompson ties up next month
The 'Kiddies Pirate Sail Day' is sure to once again be a highlight in the three-day visit.
Police call for witnesses to fatal involving pedestrian on SH1
Two crashes involving trucks within two hours; and hitchhiker killed north of Hikurangi.
Keen eye on PGF: Auditor-General urges more transparency
Northland is reaping the benefits of PGF with $556m so far, more than any other region.
Man killed on SH1 in Northland while walking at night
Police want to speak to anyone who saw couple walking along SH1 before fatality.
Northland news in brief: Meet the candidates, roads all open
Catch up on what's happening around the region.