News in brief from Northland.

Build more houses in Whangārei using pinus radiata to address chronic affordable housing.

Daniel Watts in favour of amalgamation of councils and jobs for locals first.

Moving Ports of Auckland to Northport to help Whangārei's economy, candidate says.

Competition marking Mental Health Awareness Week drew entries from photographers aged 6-20

Hone's Garden owner didn't know he was in the running for region's top hospitality award.

Reservoir will hold surplus water in winter for summer irrigation in iwi market gardens.

TOP candidate for Whangārei advocates for zero tax for those earning less than $39,000.

Confusion and miscommunication led to man's poor treatment at NDHB.

Taniwha to put up a big show at home against Taranaki in front of their fans this weekend.

New tourism partnership "natural fit" for the Northland

The swingbridge has been out of action since it was deemed a safety risk several years ago

'1000-year project' will return kauri forest to one of the North's most scenic harbours.

News in brief from across Northland

New Conservative candidate opposed to restructure of local government in Northland.

Social Credit Party leader opposes GMOs and centralisation of local govt in Northland.

Taniwha notch second win in the Mitre 10 Cup against Kieran Read's Counties Manukau.

Holiday programmes around Northland

Accolades pour in for former Whangārei mayor and Northland Regional Council chairman.

Motorists should use alternative roads as work progresses on the $2m upgrade of Mill Rd.

Northland ready to take on the Steelers in Pukekohe.

Illness survivor Kate Coatsworth is partway through traversing NZ on Te Araroa Trail.

$1.54m for hapū forestry; and daylight saving begins.

No to local government restructure and no to GMOs in Northland, says Willow-Jean Prime.

Hope Party candidate calls for improvements to the happiness index.

Independent candidate wants harsher penalties for big meth players and more treatment.