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Mental health nurse completes 22km swim - and beats record
The mental health nurse was raising funds for the charity Voices of Hope.
Lower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given back
Northland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.
Better health outcomes: Far North residents set to benefit from new medical and health services
Kerikeri is set to get a new medical hub with expanded health services.
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
Slow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thief
The not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.
Bumper kūmara crop relief for Kaipara growers
About 95 per cent of New Zealand’s kūmara is grown in the Kaipara region.
News in brief: Bird hunting season kicks off, Whangārei author up for award
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Definitely tough out there': Cost of living '100 per cent' impacting Northland businesses
Northland companies call in administrators as the cost of living crisis drags on.
Whangārei missing fishermen described as fathers 'deeply loved' by family
The body of one victim was located on Friday, while the search continues for his friend.
Northland human milk bank to provide breast milk to most vulnerable babies
The human milk bank still needs $12,000 to get up and running.
Northland's new top cop takes the reins
While the new boss comes from Auckland, his Northland ties aren't too distant.
News in brief: Body of fishermen found; fatal crash in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Possums are eating my apples
OPINION: It’s years since I ate a home-grown apple, because of the possums.
Systems not people cop blame for severe weather responses
Northland’s community preparedness has been highlighted in an inquiry report.
Northland mental health nurse takes on 10 hour ocean swim to help charity
Kristy Fisher says the 22km swim is a step out of her comfort zone.
Car crashes into a tree, one dead in Whangārei overnight
Emergency services responded around 12.45am.
News in brief: Stroppy Tarts put art on display; review into disability support system
The latest news bites from around the region.
Barrier Air spreads wings to Bay of Islands to shake-up national carrier
The competition comes as domestic airfares found to be the least competitive market in NZ.
Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Teens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away
"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."
Tikipunga housefire: Police name Hoani Reupena-Tuoro as fire victim
Emergency services were called to an address on Thomas St around 2.40am.
Search continues for fishermen missing in Whangārei Heads
Two fishermen have gone missing in Taiharuru, search efforts underway.
Former Northland councillor says Māori wards fine - if polls held
Former councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.
OPINION: Slow pace on speed warning signage – John Williamson
More than a decade on there's finally some action on empty government promises.
News in brief: Russell hotel named top 20 in NZ; celebrate NZ music month
The latest news bites from around the region.
June opening likely for Kaitāia’s $11.5 million Te Hiku Sports Hub
$11.5 million sports hub valued at $20 million.
Far North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sew
News snippets from the Far North.
Groundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious award
Kerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.
Northlanders rally for Brynderwyns bypass after latest slip
A Brynderwyn bypass needs to be the biggest roading priority in the nation, mayor says.
Dolphin encounter a reminder to engage with nature, Matt Watson says
Watson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.
US space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought risk
US space agency helps research into Far North drought risk
‘Adventurous spirit’: Northland's Gaelene Bright remembered two years after murder
The 69-year-old is being remembered with music and dancing in her small town.
Fast-track consenting gives Northport another door to expansion
Northport wants to ensure its plans to expand will be approved one way or another.