Northland drought: $80,000 support a good start
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor declared a drought on Tuesday.
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Te Tii Marae connected to broadband thanks to PGF
The marae in Waitangi is one of 17 in Northland connected through PGF funding.
Mental skills key for new north zone rugby academy
The new academy will be the base for 12 representatives of Northland's young rugby talent.
Whangārei artist explores self through portrait
Sally Spicer's self-portrait named finalist for Adam Portraiture Award.
Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Man on trial in Whangārei for murder
Young Northlander died of two stab wounds to his chest during an argument.
Far North mayor admits his council should have done more on water
Government declares drought in Northland with $80,000 in support.
Mayor: Current water situation likely to become normal
Whangārei District Council may impose level 2 water restrictions.
'The Hub' basketball court valuable for all
The courts proved a popular attraction on a good day in Kaikohe on Saturday.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Whangārei water restrictions likely
Whangārei District Council is preparing to help other regions.
Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.
Big changes needed for regional development: Infrastructure NZ
INZ CEO Paul Blair says Northlanders need vision for the future of their region.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
Work starts on new $24 million unit at Whangārei Hospital
Work starts on new $24 million unit at Whangārei Hospital.
Shane Reti: Let's get on with building the infrastructure we need
Too many years talking means the cost of four-laning has gone up, writes Shane Reti.
Croquet's best assemble in Northland
Some of the country's best croquet players from five different regions came to Northland.
Kia Kaha Northland campaign gets huge response
Northland mayors are thrilled with the massive response to the social media campaign.
Listen to your body - Woman's message after ovarian cancer diagnosis
Andrea Cameron is urging women to be aware of the symptoms and see a doctor.
Northland news in brief: Lottery results, Far North scrub fires and Waipū skatepark
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Pio Terei supports literacy campaign in Northland with reading on decline
Pio Terei visited The Warehouse in Whangārei on Saturday to read to kids.
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects.
Calls on Govt to declare a drought
Drought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.
Boggy start plagues Onerahi
Someone needs to tell the weather gods to steer the rain elsewhere in Northland.
The Blacks Ferns need to come to Whangārei
Bribery and blackmail are both on the table if it gets the Black Ferns to Whangārei.
Smith's 'heartbreaking' step towards Olympic glory
Saying goodbye to her 'family' of 11 years certainly wasn't easy for swimmer Ciara Smith.
New routines as back to school begins
Back to school happiness is all about the bros.
Northport meets with orca expert about port move
CEO of port meets with orca expert to discuss issues about possible Auckland port shift.
Cooking up kindness: Good Bitches deliver baking to charities
30 Good Bitches bake for Kind Hands, Women's Refuge and Age Concern.