Government funding to help get rid of Northland's wilding pines
The pines are threatening a lake that is home to rare species.
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Skip's plea: Sort out the flooding
Life is slowly returning to normal for flood-hit Moerewa resident and his mokos.
Crash block road in Northland after vehicle hits power pole
Crash block road in Northland after vehicle hits power pole
Northland bowls: Singles winners finally named
The singles competition had been cancelled two times previously due to bad weather.
Govt cash brings mothballed breakwater project back to life
Controversial breakwater project mothballed 10 years ago in the global financial crisis.
Storm-sodden Northlanders beware - more rain expected this weekend
'Kiwis will know that mother nature can throw some curveballs.'
Youths invade classroom during lesson, assault teen
Police talking to three alleged offenders; school increasing staff presence on grounds.
NZ's rarest bird the fairy tern gets human help in Northland
Defence Force brought in to help build endangered shorebirds safer nesting areas.
Fencing damage sparks idea for North inventor
Northland electric fence outrigger product entered in National Fieldays Innovation Awards.
Paihia waterfront redevelopment gets $8 million from Government
Paihia waterfront redevelopment gets $8 million from Government
Ōtiria Rugby Club bounces back after flood
Club has launched a givealittle page to pay for repairs and boost morale after the flood.
School playground closed, just what did floodwaters leave behind
School septic tank overflow - and waste washed down the road - contaminated play area.
Great Moscow Circus opens in Whangārei this evening
A bit of Russian flavour, comedy and entertainment for all ages.
No seatbelts in fatal crash at Ōkaihau, investigator says
Second woman flown to Whangārei Hospital with serious head injuries.
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