Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
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'Corrects a grievance': Kamo name change given the green light
The Geographic Board says in te reo Māori, the word Te is often used to elevate status.
Far North land occupation ends with council buying the land for reserve
Council agreement to buy occupied land at Ahipara welcomed by landowner.
News briefs from the Far North - Jane Austen musical, college open day and trial date set
News snippets from the Far North.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
Te Ahu to host Te Hiku Manukorero Far North Speech Comp
Sixteen schools are in the Te Hiku Manukorero Far North Speech Competition.
Kerikeri community trust wants pause to social housing plans
Local trust Our Kerikeri wants to press the pause button on Kāinga Ora's plans.
John Williamson: Politicians need to get serious about Road to Zero
OPINION: 40 per cent of our road deaths involved people not wearing a seatbelt.
Far North pokie machine sinking lid policy working, says district council
No new pokie machines in Far North as council keeps sinking lid policy.
Te Hiku o te Ika Revitalisation Open Spaces Project gets another $33k
Project that helped transform Kaitāia, Awanui and Ahipara gets funding boost
'Death by a thousand cuts': Mangrove removal for marina angers enviromentalists
A previous campaign was launched 30 years ago to protect the mangroves.
'Once outside the system, you're stuffed': The Alternative Education issue
One AE provider wants to see a more individualised approach for students.
Why tourism offers the best jobs in the world
Amy Simpkin's 15 years in tourism have taught her it's still the best job in the world.
New Whangarei-Kaipara police area commander Maria Nordstrom welcomed
The new Whangārei-Kaipara area commander settles in.
Kevin Page: Mrs P proves a tower of strength against rowdy tourists
We're planning a holiday away.
New fire station at Matauri Bay, while Ōkaihau station gets $600k upgrade
New $1.3m fire station for Cavalli, while Ōkaihau station upgraded.
Popular Northland holiday spot closed for remainder of 2023
It is a blow to members of the Trust, local schools and holiday-goers.
Kaitāia old boys part of NZDF Blacks team
Kaitāia College duo playing at World Military Rugby Championship in France.
Northland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deaths
Northland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.
News briefs from the Far North: Album release, plane issues, art on show, sweet donation
News snippets from the Far North.
Cloud nine theme of Kaitāia College senior ball
Senior students at Kaitāia College enjoy out-of-this-world ball.
News in brief: Bittern on the brink; nurses strike canned
The latest news bites from around the region.
News in brief: Hospital's Covid cases not an outbreak, doctor says; Lotto winners in Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Go home Mr Batchelor': Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by large counter-protest
Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by big protest that delayed start.
Wave of awards for Northland lifeguards
Awards of Excellence highlight a future of female empowerment.
Protesters block entrance to Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting
Police earlier stopped the meeting from going ahead due to safety concerns.
Residents shocked after 50 trees poisoned at popular tourist spot
The man thought to be responsible believed he was doing the right thing, DoC says.
Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling
Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.
Tree planting scheme encourages students to care for environment
More than 5000 trees set to be planted across the region under special initiatives.
Jonny Wilkinson: Basking in the sporting glory of my whānau
Whangārei has a good collection of disabled sporting heroes.
Joe Bennett: A deeper dive into what the return of seals really means
OPINION: Seals are popping up everywhere - even Bunnings Warehouse in Whangārei.
Our Treasures: What will we add to medical quackery?
It amazes me to think how quickly things have changed in the past century.
Peaceful rally aims to send message to Stop Co-Governance Tour
Controversial meeting planned for Whangārei on Sunday is also set to attract protesters.
Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.