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Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle
A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.

‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effort
Twenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.

Northland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms
MetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.

Far North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on show
News snippets from the Far North

Do your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal
After almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.

Far North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continent
Far North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.

Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.

Far North flood prevention scheme proves its worth
Flood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding

80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on plan
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.

'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed
Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.

Hūhana Lyndon: Fast-track Act shuts out community voice
Let’s make a noise that can’t be ignored.

News in brief: Twenty-one new citizens honoured at Mangawhai
The latest news bites from around the region.

Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost
News snippets from the Far North.

News in brief: Kerikeri Bowling Club marks 75th jubilee despite Cyclone Tam
The latest newsbites from around the region.

Opinion: The cold snap revives winter traditions in our home
Mrs P likes to chase me with her cold hands late at night.

Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.

'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.

Northland welcomes new rescue helicopters
The air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.

Opinion: Northland a region ready for growth
Vince Cocurullo: There’s a lot of compassion and action up here.

Opinion: Little Boo's big spirit beats Vatican dreams
As with all small dogs, Little Boo doesn’t know he is small.

On The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a van
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.