Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure
“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"
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Jonny Wilkinson: Like our Irish cousins, we too rise again with resilience and strength
OPINION: In Irish culture, community and solidarity are hugely prized.
News briefs from Northland - equestrian win, bush rescue and Wild Kiwi multisport event back
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce bite
There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.
News in brief: See what lurks under the water at night; Wiggles heading to NZ
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza: Frontrunner's nervous wait for $30k top prize
Kaitāia's Zane Kaaka's big fish leading Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Whangārei Heads hosting Wild Kiwi multisport race
The event is set to attract more than 700 competitors to Whangārei Heads this Saturday.
Northland councillor hits out at 2.9% rates rise option
Concerns low rates rise option will see the council’s work go backward.
Re-elected NorthChamber president rebuts murmurings of old boys' club
Tim Robinson says his support is due to his strong track record as a leader.
Pensioners risk having to sell homes due to rates hike - community leader
The council was also now shouldering $44 million in Three Waters debt.
Local knowledge leads the way in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Competition runs for five days with a cash pool of $72,000 up for grabs.
Trucks banned from Brynderwyns detour route shortcut
'Everyone’s under extreme pressure to get things right.'
News in brief: International food and music fair on in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaitāia world champ Mea Motu back in boxing ring in April
Northland world champ's next boxing bout could be last in NZ
Doubtless Beauty Retreat in Far North is Beauty NZ Clinic of the Year
Doubtless Beauty Retreat in Far North wins major national award
News briefs from the Far North - dry conditions getting worse, victim named and top gastrobpubs
News snippets from the Far North
NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
Kaitāia's AnoAno has three fabric workshops
Come and learn about batik art and needle felting.
Sustainability goals earn Kāeo couple Northland Share Farmers of the Year title
Far North's Jeremy and Kate Mounter named Share Farmers of the Year
Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
Great conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this week
Fishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.
Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire
“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."
Kerikeri and Whangārei get gigs from Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson brings his songs to Kerikeri and Whangārei
More slower speed roads for controversial Whangārei Heads review area
Initial slower speed zones have brought loud community backlash.
Measles outbreak in Māori key concern for Health Minister
Reti raises Māori health concerns but providers more concerned by his actions.
'I’m still buzzing': Pipiwai youth perform winning manus at world champs
'It was a really emotional moment for all of us.'
Consent wanted for Kaitāia Wastewater Treatment Plant and discharge into Awanui River
Renewed consent sought for Kaitāia Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Kevin Page: 'Young people today just have no manners'
OPINION: Common decency and politeness were very much in short supply that day.
News in brief: Top gastropubs in Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
North cycling fans in for treat with Big Bike Film Night 2024
Big Bike Film Night in Northland with best short films from around the globe.
Northlanders asked to take photos of super-high king tides
'Your photo may help us identify areas that are already at risk from higher water levels.'
'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty
115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.
$730m Kaipara waste to energy plant moves closer
A plant could be operating by 2028.