Free kayak safety workshop at Waitangi
Free one-day workshop to help Northland kayakers stay safe on the water this summer.
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Strong entries for celebrated Coastal Classic yacht race
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Relief as work begins at last on new $1.4m dog pound
After five years of delays FNDC will rebuild pound on existing site next to sewage ponds.
DHB confident despite lack of community testing centres on weekends
Medical officer of health believes Northlanders have adequate access to Covid-19 testing.
Whangārei woman delighted stolen bench returned
Brigid Sinclair is delighted that a bench stolen from outside her home has been returned.
$25,000 grant to help save Northland's endangered tara iti/ fairy tern
NZ's most endangered bird set for help in Northland.
Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.
Motorbike and school bus crash - motorcyclist badly hurt
Northland's emergency services are dealing with two crashes in the region this afternoon
Whangārei woman's plan for nice reading spot stymied by bench theft
A resident's efforts to brighten up her neighbourhood have been thwarted by dishonesty.
Stranger danger warning after school student approached
Whangārei community warned be vigilant after high-school student approached by stranger.
Daring late-night cliff rescue earns volunteers top award
He was stuck 50m up a cliff at night at a remote bay. Only four men could save him.
Coroner to investigate toddler death
The child, understood to be a 2yo, is believed to have drowned.
Appeal kicks off for Northland Rescue Helicopter
Northland Rescue Helicopter needs public help as annual appeal starts.
Māori wards on agenda for all four Northland councils
Northland is making history by looking at whether to bring in Māori wards in all councils.
Mangamuka Gorge SH1 to reopen by Christmas
The key Far North highway was hit by eight slips triggered by the July 17 deluge.
Person seriously injured in crash in Kāeo, as police look for driver
A person has been seriously injured in crash in Kāeo overnight.
Labour's Kelvin Davis retains Te Tai Tokerau seat for third term
Te Tai Tokerau incumbent Kelvin Davis is humbled to have kept the seat for a third term.
Northland result 'on a knife edge' - King
King won on the night but by only 742 votes - and special votes could hand it to Prime.
Five reasons Whangārei electorate result too close to call
Election night fails to find clear winner in Whangārei electorate.
Campaign boss: Ill-discipline, PM's popularity cost Nats the election
Many people voted for Jacinda Ardern rather than Labour, Northland National
Suspected drowning claims life of two-year-old
Child dies in Dargaville from suspected drowning
Election 2020: No winners declared in Whangārei and Northland electorates
It came down to the wire in two of our three electorates.
Election 2020 coverage - Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates
We'll keep you up to date on what's happening in the region.
Whangarei's Brad Olsen opens up about being the go-to guy on the country's economy
Former Whangarei resident Brad Olsen has become New Zealand's go-to guy on the economy.
Petrol station raided for cigarettes for fourth time in six months
Thousands of dollars' worth of tobacco products were stolen from a Whangārei business.
Marriage proposal follows singer's default lockdown in Whangārei
While touring New Zealand, singer Maggie Cocco finds love at a Whangārei Irish bar.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
After 19 months of construction Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout opens on Monday
Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout on SH1 to open on Monday for first time.
Northland bakers in the running for best sausage rolls
13 bakers have put their best meat-filled pastries forward.
Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison
Creative inmates at Ngawha prison are thrilled with their recent Arts Access award.
Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay
Stinging sea creatures at mercy of winds, currents, and thrive as sunlight hours increase.