Port move expensive and logistically impractical, report asserts
A road transport lobby group advises against moving Ports of Auckland operations north.
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High Court places restraining order on house
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Northland coach profile: Tui Raeli
A strong supporter of Northern Wairoa rugby, Tui Raeli is our latest coach profile.
Social Credit leader to stand in Whangārei
Social Credit leader Chris Leitch chosen to stand in Whangārei
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
Northland farm shed ripped apart by tornado
Tornado adds to trail of destruction with a farm shed shredded.
NDHB committee searching for Māori disability voice
Will we see a greater public presence at NDHB committee meetings in the future?
First peek at $4.5m, 22-metre fishing vessel
The $4.5m, 72-foot (22m) boat is being built in Opua for Northland fishing brothers.
Far North kauri sanctuary, Māori tourism projects get $7.5m funding boost
Takou Bay kauri sanctuary an attempt to safeguard future of species threatened by dieback.
Union suggest use of alternative ways of producing fuel
Hundreds of job at the refinery could be culled as demand for fuel slumps.
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
Charmaine Smith's Northland dream that will never be
A scan revealed Smith was at risk of becoming paralysed from the neck down.
Kawakawa teen charged with murder
18-year-old charged in relation to stabbing death of Krillan Koni Brown, also 18.
V8 Supercars driver Greg Murphy takes Hikurangi locals for a spin on a Polaris
Race driver Greg Murphy was in Hikurangi on Wednesday giving locals the ride of their life
Heavy rain ends water restrictions
Water restrictions end in Whangārei after recent heavy rain filled up dams.
Dementia unit in Maungatūroto tackles region-wide issue
Aged care advocates say there's a shortage of dementia units in Northland.
Maungaturoto pair win on home turf
It was the first centre title for both Malcolm Scott and Keith Youngman on Sunday.
Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
Dave Pennington - A selfless Red Cross volunteer
Dave Pennington helps the Red Cross at home and abroad in a variety of ways.
Northland Regional Council takes timber processor to court over unpaid debt
The council is seeking $860,580 in outstanding principal, costs and interest from REL.
In brief: Shellfish ban extended; water restrictions eased
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Rates burden shifts as Far North land values soar
Sharp rise in land values means east coast will pay a bigger share of Far North rates.
Northlanders shiny happy people, survey says
Northlanders love spending time with their whānau more than the average Kiwi.
Food poisoning hits WBHS 1st XV ahead of grudge match
The food poisoning hit after an after-match function following a game against Wellsford.
Farmers and growers rejoice with decent rain
But soil moisture level in Northland not where it should be, Niwa says.
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.
Increased Covid-19 testing shows no new Northland cases
The DHB is continuing to test for Covid-19 with extended hours at testing centres.
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
Northland news in brief: Man sustains injuries from shotgun
News snippets from across the region.