Police take broad view in rehabilitating high-risk drivers
Northland's top 30 high-risk drivers are to be visited by police in a new operation.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromKaipara District
Jury in trial of Whangārei physio still out
Whangārei physiotherapist accused of defrauding ACC expected to learn her fate today.
Council apologises to tenants left in dark over sale of flats
Residents living in the council-owned flats known as Almond Court say they are in limbo.
Northland's local heroes make a change
20 Northland locals received the Kiwibank local hero medals on Friday evening.
Young sportspeople aren't to blame
Luke Brooke-Smith and Nik Kini are prime examples of great talent leaving Northland.
Dog foster and training programme a big hit with Ngāwhā inmates
A dog foster and training programme at Ngawha prison is a win-win for inmates and dogs.
Northland news in brief: New police recruit, more measles cases
News snippets from around the region
Dr Nick Chamberlain: Northland forgotten but not lost
Fix our roads, we don't want to lose any more people to fatal crashes.
Murray Jagger: No port decisions without communities' input
Conversations with all affected communities promised in light of report's recommendations.
What Northlanders think about the port move
Many in the North say it would be good for the region.
Dargaville police station now open 24/7
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Heaps to do in the North this weekend
Summer's here, lots happening in our region...
Three decades of milk processing at Fonterra Kauri site
Fonterra Kauri has been processing milk from Northland farmers for 30 years.
Thunderstorm interrupts stunning day of bowls
The centre men's open singles final went right down to the wire.
Brereton continues Sport Northland chairman tenure
Sport Northland's recent AGM gave a chance to bring some new faces on board.
Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit
95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.
Surge in online Christmas shopping keeps Northland posties busy
NZ Post has deployed extra resources in Northland to cope with online Christmas shopping.
Surfers set down marker ahead of nationals
It was Paul Moretti's first national surfing event win since he was 12 years old.
Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up
Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.
Russell inn named world's best eco-hotel
Originally a home, Donkey Bay Inn is owned by Italian winemaker Antonio Pasquale.
Dance scholarships available in Whangārei
The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.
Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui
The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.
Northland environmentalists say no to port move
The Whangārei harbour is a place where orca gather regularly
Four men involved in Ōtangarei riot sentenced
Dominque Ormsby landed a coward punch to the back of a policeman's head during a riot
Residents call for more police presence to catch speeding drivers
Proposal to reduce speed on a number of high-risk Northland roads.
Chemo pump unhooked but Grayson's fight continues
Grayson was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma when he was eight months old.
Northland news in brief: The Warehouse denies claims
News snippets from around the region
Whiter claims third Summer Bash win
Gaz Whiter, 34, claimed his third title in just four years at Hampton Downs on Saturday.
Clapshaw and Yeates secure singles titles
Clapshaw came back from losing the first set to take the next two and win the title.
New mental health and addictions unit opens in Kaikohe
The service promotes independence and quality of life for people with a mental illness.
Maungakaramea sneak win as rain falls
The Kamo vs City game looked set for a thrilling finish before the game was abandoned.
Northland news in brief: Stunt school visit, seeking gifts
News snippets from around the region.
Photos: Whangārei A&P Show's largest crowd in three years
Photographer Tania Whyte captured these awesome photos.
Northland riders shine at the show
Riders competed in many different competitions, such as the cowboy challenge demonstration