No seatbelts in fatal crash at Ōkaihau, investigator says
Second woman flown to Whangārei Hospital with serious head injuries.
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Case of the flew: Airport figures to take a hit
Covid-19 will have a big impact on the bottom line at airport
Chess pawn discovery at Paihia triggers online search
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Photos: New trust's Waitangi River planting day
Volunteers plant almost 10,000 trees over two days for new river restoration trust.
Work to start on Kerikeri Inlet boat ramp access
Access would ease pressure on north side of inlet but is opposed by local hapū.
Cash for Kerikeri projects welcomed
Government cash injection likened to Northland weather: Drought followed by flood.
Floodwaters will take at least another week to recede
Hikurangi Swamp farmers spending up large feeding their cows after the recent deluge.
Two Northlanders admit involvement in child sex ring
Two of five people arrested admit using a minor in Northland as a prostitute.
Speed limits to drop on SH1, SH10
Speed limit cut will add 12 seconds to driving length of Puketona Rd, NZTA says.
Car enthusiasts raise cash for mate with cancer
All proceeds will go to Hollie McIntyre, 30, who has a rare, aggressive form of cancer.
NDHB admits staff development course rates need improving
With a preferred rate of 80%, three of the courses' attendance rates were below 60%.
Hope House in Kaitaia gets nearly $1.4m to fight meth
More than $2m come Northland's way in its fight against meth.
Pupils stoked with letter back from PM
New Zealand's response to Covid-19 turns into a learning exercise for a Far North school
Retailer laments frequency of attacks on businesses
Financial stress and drug addiction blamed for a rise in attacks on businesses in Otaika.
Northland news in brief: Lotto results, most bike parks reopen
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Go Local! Waipapa businesses seek local support during major works
Shop owners are urging customers to remain loyal during a double-whammy of financial pain.
Some day, my prints will come
Concrete handprints from Whangārei Millennium project to be returned
The famous Eel McPherson leaves town after storm
Eel McPherson taught kids not all eels were mean.
Chief medical officer - what's working, what's not for NDHB.
Chief medical officer Dr Mike Roberts pulled no punches in his view of the NDHB's issues.
Calls for targeted support to help Northland businesses weather Covid storm
They've survived the biggest economic challenge in a generation - but still need help.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Northland MP storms out of port meeting
MP Matt King says the meeting was an NZ First campaign rally in disguise.
Northland talent on TV: Pio Terei and Nix Adams
The Māori Television show pairs a longtime star with a social media sensation.
Northland storm: Four homes left uninhabitable
More homes may be deemed unfit for occupation once further inspections have been done.
News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South collection tomorrow; and racial abuse investigated.
Whangārei Hospital kauri tree attack
Police release images of the offender who struck during darkness.
Govt grants $8m for Kerikeri projects, $1m for dog pounds
Projects include Domain revamp, wharf, sports facilities, sculpture and dog pounds.
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding.
RSA demolished in September for new $48m civic centre
'It's the end of one era and the beginning of another': Whangārei RSA president.
Smokefreerockquest: Kate Popham - AKA Seven Zen - wins regional title
'Many of my songs are somewhere between a social commentary and a protest.'
Gwen Lawson: Third time's the trick for singles bowls comp
Even as the season draws to a close, it won't be long until the 2020/21 season comes.
Ngāwhā hot pools weeks away from re-opening
Both pool complexes have been closed for upgrades but one is about to throw open doors.