Far North wetland Arethusa Reserve honoured in artwork and poetry
A look at the art project celebrating a Pukenui reserve and its volunteer caretakers.
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End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished
The boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.
Kaitāia's KFC property up for sale with 27-year tenancy
Tasty Kaitāia investment property for sale is home to KFC.
News briefs from the Far North - Meet the candidates, Waitangi Day funding and use of force justified
News snippets from the Far North.
News in brief: Free te reo resource, boat incident, email scam
The latest news bites from around the region.
Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze
A memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.
70-year-old Wildlife Act to be replaced, calls for politics to be put aside
The current Wildlife Act is 70 years old and outdated, the DoC says.
Locals free injured men after chopper rolls during take-off
Two people were in the aircraft when the incident happened at Whangaroa about 3.20pm.
Joe Bennett: Eat your heart out Shakespeare!
OPINION: The mangled grammar, the weird ‘take with’: where was this going?
Forging a career path in health for rangitahi in rural areas
Hauora Taiwhenua's Rural Health Careers Promotion Programme is inspiring youth.
Jonny Wilkinson: Art is a great way to express yourself
Give it go- we all have something powerful to say.
Election 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the election
Do you have questions for the candidates?
Unwanted dogs could become drug sniffing superstars
Detector dog trainers reckon Northland's pooches are the best
Tsunami siren testing; police watchdog supports findings over allegations against officers
The latest news bites from around the region.
Our Treasures: September Live Day - a celebration of clubs and heritage, of community, family and fun
Clubs in Heritage Park will be opening their doors tomorrow.
Reports of stabbing during Ruakākā break-in
Police say initial inquiries suggest those involved are known to one another.
Police officer pleads not guilty to sponge-launcher assault
The charge is related to an incident that took place in January this year.
Caulerpa eradication effort ramps up ahead of boating season start
More than 1000 hectares are now shut to diving, and fishing.
Raw sewage spill: Woman left to pay $1300 bill after council sewer line blocks
The raw sewage spilling onto Cat Green's yard was just the beginning of the saga.
News in brief: Iconic R Tucker Thompson exhibition heads to Mangawhai; Kaipara meet the candidates meeting
The latest news bites from around the region.
Council navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adopted
There are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.
Northland news in brief: Memorial rugby match for Casey Smith
The latest news bites from around the region.
Daylight shooting in Raumanga heightens fears amid community over gang activity
Growing woes for Raumanga community after shooting in broad daylight.
Classic country music for Far North from NZ Highwaymen
NZ Highwaymen - Brendan Dugan, Eddie Low, Gray Bartlett, and Dennis Marsh - in Kerikeri
Meet the trailblazing judge who as a lawyer decided to only speak te reo in the courtroom
The unprecedented move was part of Alana Thomas' work progressing te reo in the courts
Drought on the cards for Northland with big El Niño expected
New Zealand’s climate is about to take a “rapid turn”
Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
Electric Seagliders to forever change the way Northlanders travel
Seagliders – The future of coastal travel is here.
Eradicating Northland's weeds focus of free worskshops
Sick of invasive weeds? Northlanders offered free help to get rid of them.
'We're struggling now and it's getting worse': Doctors continue battle for better conditions
Te Whatu Ora remains resolute that it has already put everything on the table.
Red tide that swept Northland could be swallowed by blue wave this election
A new poll puts National's Grant McCallum well ahead in Northland.
Kiwi city's fuel price hits $3 a litre - residents demand answers
People are struggling to make ends meet and are frustrated and confused by the prices.
Northland Kauri's triumphant win breaks decades long dry spell for region's rugby
The team always believed they would come away with the win, and so did their fans.
Opinion: Talking politics at work should be avoided, says employment lawyer
OPINION: Talking politics at work always a bad idea — especially in the present climate.