Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
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Video: Eyewitness describes 'chaotic' arrest after shooting
Several shots were fired at police. There were no injuries.
Pouto Rd: Northland's largest sealing project for a decade
It's expected to cost $8m with funding coming from the Provincial Growth Fund.
Close-up orca encounter a nature lesson Ngunguru kids won't forget
A pod of orca spent an hour in Ngunguru Estuary, coming within metres of school children.
Three waters reform will mean extra costs for users warns councillor
'Research has already shown people will be facing significant increases.'
Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it
Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it.
Coroner challenges judges to do more
Tania Tetitaha has been sworn in as Northland coroner.
Two burst city water mains cut supply to Ōtangarei
The burst mains occurred around midday during maintenance testing.
Orchardists should stump up for new water supplies if school bores run dry, ministry says
Education Ministry calls for closer monitoring of groundwater at three Far North schools.
Raumanga church fire a reminder to update alarms
The fire's cause couldn't be found but there was no indication it was intentionally lit.
'Roaring' 20s raised hemlines, oh the freedom!
A mini exhibition of Whangārei in the 1920s will be on at the museum in late September.
Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pā site to get $8.5M in Government funding
Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pā site to get $8.5M in Government funding.
Head-on crash driver steals good Samaritan's car
A man stops to help at a head-on smash. His reward? The offending drive steals his car.
Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown
When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.
Burn-offs spark fires in palm tree, garage
Escaping burn-offs show vigilance needed even after recent torrential rain.
Loud, proud parade marks Ōtiria's first champs win in 59 years
Ōtiria team came back from adversity to reclaim shield last held in 1961.
Spring has arrived in Northland after warm winter
Spring has arrived in Northland after warm winter
Mask compliance on buses will be evident in coming days
Will bus users stick with their masks or will they ditch them?
Ombudsman details strengths/flaws of Whangārei mental health unit
The report found no evidence of cruel or inhuman treatment of tāngata whai ora (patients).
Whangaroa scenery the star in Canadian TV series
Eight-part thriller filmed in Northland to be launched next week in Canada and NZ.
Photos: Ōtiria's loud, proud victory parade
The end of a 59-year drought deserves a parade to remember - and that's what Ōtiria got.
Mandatory mask rule unknown to some Northland bus users
Head to the Northland Regional Council website for more information on the rule.
Northland boaties praised for rescue and kayaker rescue sparks warning
Northland boaties praised for rescue and kayaker rescue sparks warning.
Hotels/motels used in first outbreak to host Northland Covid-19 cases
Jackson would not confirm what facilities were used to house Covid-19 positive cases.
News snippets from Northland
Candidates to discuss issues facing disabled; talks last chance to avert nurses' strike.
Northland experts' top tips to staying healthy during ongoing pandemic
2020 has been a roller-coaster ride of apprehension due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
'Gutted': Kaikohe loses out as Kauri game moved to Whangārei
The Taniwha game in Kaikohe in November is set to go ahead as planned.
Bus drivers will not be enforcers: Councillor John Bain
Mask-wearing will be mandatory but our bus drivers won't be doing the enforcing.
'Unaffected' residents locked out of consent process
The Thomases' home is surrounded by orchards and bores - but they don't get a say.
'Everyone's working. That never used to happen'
Large-scale orchard development has transformed the landscape - and Far North employment.