NZ's oldest woman: 'I've had a marvellous life'
Lena Walker celebrated her 108th birthday at Radius Baycare in Haruru Falls on Thursday.
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Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.
Police believe missing woman Bridget Simmonds is buried on rural property
Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .
Fire brigade removes wreckage from Northland beach
Volunteer fire brigade clean up boat wreck from beach.
Far North hapu and locals vow to fight housing development
Far North hapu and locals vow to fight housing development
Fur seals entertain in Northland, but DoC says don't touch
Fur seals entertain in Northland, but DoC says don't touch
Hotel chain tight-lipped on Northland job losses
Millennium Hotels group plans to shed 70 per cent of its New Zealand workforce.
Northland news in brief: Meth court case; and Lotto win
News snippets from Northland.
Missing Northland woman: Police reach critical point in investigation
Mum doubts daughter is alive but wants end to recurring nightmare.
Digger brought in to help in search for clues on missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Simmonds' mother just wants closure for the family.
Go Local! Travel business given helping hand by website designer
Shannell Christmas found opening a travel business a month before lockdown challenging.
New bike park trail aimed at novice riders
The 3.2km Waitangi track has some "rollers" so new riders can build up confidence.
Grass key to top cattle, say awards winners
Jeff Martin & Helen Linssen are keen learners but also have a few tricks up their sleeves.
Northland breast cancer screening clinics busy clearing backlog
And Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are back - now in July.
Suspicious fire destroys community hall at Tutamoe
Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.
Russell beach excavation raises environmentalists' hackles
Austrian tennis star's dune restoration work meets consent rules, NRC says.
Police suspect foul play in disappearance of Bridget Simmonds
Foul play suspected in suspicious disappearance of Bridget Simmonds.
Police say missing woman case suspicious as property searched
Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.
Dead kiwi live on in traditional cloaks
A weekly wrap of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands.
'Great big shark' sparks nationwide campaign
What began with a one-off mural created for Mangonui has sparked a nationwide campaign.
Why good intel is the currency of crisis
Northland Inc encourages you to think about the value of good intel to your business.
Storage tanks take coastal passage from Northland to Tauranga
Three more storage tanks headed for Tauranga.
Precious medal found by police in Whangārei home
Police are wanting to unite the rightful owner with stolen medals and watch.
Civil Defence ends Covid emergency 0800 line
Northland Civil Defence scaling down response to Covid-19 and the ongoing drought.
Minister vows no more delays as two new roundabouts launched
$15m roundabout at notorious Puketona Junction due to open in March next year.
Diversions following head-on crash near summit of Brynderwyn Hills
Head-on crash near the summit of Brynderwyn Hills.
North truck driver's 30-year, no-crash record ends
'I knew it wasn't good when I looked back in the mirrors and saw the wheels in the air.'
Teen arrested after fatal Moerewa party appears in court
Teen arrested after party where male teenager died appears on assault-on-a-female charge.
30,000 new homes possible in lower Northland
Lower Northland set to boom with 30,000 new homes possible.
Police at truck and trailer rollover in Far North
Truck and trailer crash blocking one lane in the Far North
Go Local! Northland building companies welcome free trades training
Northland tradie bosses welcome funding that will scrap fees for apprentices.
Whangārei fire that contained rubber tyres, treated timber and plastic may lead to action
Legal action possible after tyres, treated timber and plastic burned.