Northlanders overcharged by out-of-town taxis
A Whangārei woman was charged $150 for an 8km trip which should cost no more than $30.
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Six weeks jail for quarantine breach
Whangārei man jailed for six weeks for breaching Covid-19 quarantine rules.
Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter
Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter
Lawson: Winter bowls coming to an end
The opening of the 2020-21 season is scheduled for Sunday, August 30.
Ngata-Henare stuns South Island table tennis competition
The 14-year-old is ranked eighth for all female table tennis players in New Zealand.
'Painless test': One Whangārei man's Covid-19 experience
"[The test] is very easy and very simple, it won't take much of your time and no pain."
Business owners believe break-ins linked
Whangārei business owners fed up with repeated burglaries say they are linked.
Policeman injured trying to stop carjacker
Woman also suffers injuries after man pulls her out of car in Whangārei and drives away.
Man in custody after carjacking incident in Whangārei
Man assaults driver of a car in Whangārei and drives away in a carjacking incident.
More success for Taipa Area School band Pig Hunters
Two regional wins could see band feature in two national music competitions.
Up to 80mm fell in places as stormy weather wreaks havoc
More rain and thunder storm in store for the rest of the week in Northland.
News snippets from Northland
Crash driver had medical event; and eco light bulb giveaway postponed.
DHB says low risk to others as Kiwi North visitor tests positive for Covid-19
Vigilance is key in the fight against Covid-19, according to Hokianga residents.
Chicken Man's favourite chook killed by roaming dogs
Kerikeri's Mitchell Wahl and his chickens became celebrities after X Factor show in 2013.
July's massive Northland storm caused $18m of damage to infrastructure
More than 700 road repair jobs in Whangarei District caused by storm, months to fix.
Kiwi North visitor tests positive for virus
People who visited Kiwi North at the same time and are symptomatic need to be tested.
New priest for Kerikeri Anglican Church
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Kerikeri's long-delayed wastewater treatment plant nearing completion
Kerikeri's long-delayed wastewater treatment plant nearing completion.
FNDC to use Single Transferable Vote system
The decision follows a non-binding survey seeking feedback from residents and ratepayers.
Kaitaia woman happy after stolen generator is replaced
Kaitaia woman happy she can shower after stolen generator is replaced.
Reprieve after hundreds of Kaipara residents couldn't drive to Mangawhai
Police allow Kaipara residents deemed to live in Auckland to travel to Mangawhai.
Rain and howling winds to continue into tomorrow
A power-packed two days of rain and wind to lash Northland today and tomorrow.
Checkpoint stats bloody frightening, says Harawira
Ex-MP says police checkpoints too accommodating, too many Aucklanders allowed through.
Two suspicious fires in 48 hours
Four home fires in Far North since Friday, two suspected arsons in Ōmanaia since Saturday.
'Vile' misinformation about Covid family slammed
Northlanders urged to fact-check before sharing posts online.
Club for those helped by helicopter
Exclusive club for those saved by Northland rescue helicopter
Nine complaints against Carter Holt Harvey LVL plant
MBIE is reviewing a complaint about wage subsidy payment against Northland sawmill.
Sodden Northland could get more heavy rain, strong winds tonight
Sodden Northland could get more heavy rain, strong winds tonight
Just add water, and the kiwifruit will come...
Kaikohe could be a significant centre for kiwifruit in New Zealand.
Covid-related charge withdrawn in court
Police blunder in laying the wrong Covid-related charge against Whangārei painter.
Lockdown boundary means some Northland kids have to stay home
Pupils at Northland school have to stay home because they live across border in Auckland.
Northlanders waiting extra day to receive Covid test result
A Northland microbiologist puts the day's delay down to the transport of the tests south.
'We are now technically an island ': Concern as lockdown cuts Northland off
A Northland mayor is calling on the government to help after the region was cut off.