Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this week
Kaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.
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Far North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance ride
The petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.
‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cuts
There are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.
News in brief: KiwiRail, Fonterra celebrate Northland rail return after $130m repairs
The latest news bites from around the region.
Vince Cocurullo: How Whangārei’s waterfront became a jewel in 30 years
Reva opened her restaurant on September 30, 1995, marking the waterfront's revival.
Northland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikes
Plenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.
‘Double economic production’: Plans for Northland’s growth unveiled
Four key opportunities were identified at a workshop in Whangārei on January 31.
Top health official threatens to override Whangārei fluoridation refusal
The Health Act could force fluoridation if district council refuses compliance.
Joe Bennett: The memories that come during a simple shave
OPINION: Once in Vancouver and once in Dubai I paid to be shaved.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Thieves clear out farm’s 24,000 prized oysters
The stolen oysters were the award-winning AMS Qyster with a distinctive ‘Q’ brand.
Farmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestock
Wayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.
Fast-track consent refused for Rangitāne boat ramp, carpark
A panel refused fast-track consent for the Rangitāne boat ramp project.
Waitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issues
Despite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.
Watch: Dramatic cruise ship rescue by Northland helicopter crew
A cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.
15-year-old leads historic hīkoi to forefront of Waitangi events
Karirikura Taipari, 15, says young people leading the hīkoi is helping pave the future way
Kaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy building
Kaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation
John Williamson: Rules around signage and speeding begs the question of why?
A bevvy of road rules and changes gives rise to more questions than answers.
Toitū te Tiriti action 'just getting started' says Eru Kapa-Kingi
The Whangārei-born spokesman says he is passionate about speaking out for justice.
‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust
It came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.
Tauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politics
They engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.
Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved
How quick-thinking police rescued two teens at Waitangi celebrations
Police said the teens were fully clothed, wearing Crocs and struggling to swim.
Missing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court action
A ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.
Hūhana Lyndon: 2025 a year for action for Te Tiriti, for people and planet
OPINION: Now is not a time to sit idly by and think it's all too much.
Wanted man charged after police spot him with machete down his pants
The man who had a warrant out for his arrest was spotted along Selwyn St on Sunday.
Breaking the ice: NZ swimmer’s chilly success at world event
Emilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.
Kaikohe home building helped by council $39m water infrastructure spend
Upgrade will permit the construction of new homes.
Pay errors unaddressed: Calls grow for school payroll reform
Calls for overhaul as overpayment cases hit 820, with 66 in Northland.
News in brief: Kai Iwi Lakes event showcases local aquatic life
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kotahitanga on display as hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
From harvesting kai to weaving rourou baskets the sheer scale of the operation was massive
Retiring Hercules say farewell to Northland in twin fly over
Northland gets farewell fly over from NZ's retiring workhorse Hercules planes
Waitangi Day commemorations to draw thousands to Bay of Islands
Waitangi Day to be fine in the Far North with plenty of sun
News briefs from the Far North: 2 Lotto wins, flower show and car hits tree
News snippets from the Far North.
Peria School prizegiving awards student excellence
Students at Peria School in Far North lauded at prizegiving