Labour weekend beckons beachgoers as surf clubs start patrolling
Northland surf clubs undertook a total of 34 rescues and 86 assisted rescues last season.
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Crash as Labour Weekend traffic flows north
Three car pile up south of Whangārei as traffic flows north for Labour weekend.
Kaipara District Council holds first meeting after election
Re-elected Kaipara mayor and councillors sworn in and declare they are back in business.
Lawson: Whangārei and Kensington win fours titles
The men's and women's division finals provided some great drama.
NorthTec student makes discovery on the fly
Student makes surprise find in Northland pond.
Northland news in brief: Māori Language Awards, open gardens and new police officers
Beachgoers are also asked to take care with rare dotterels starting to breed.
Newly discovered shipwreck found at Pouto
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Sport awards: Williams and Vette-Blomquist star
The who's who of secondary school sport in Northland gathered at ASB Stadium last night.
Road police: Abide by speed limit or expect a ticket
Drive 4kmh over the posted speed limit and a speeding ticket will arrive after your break.
Sports award season hitting its stride
Sport Northland's chief executive previews the upcoming awards nights for the region.
Kerbside recycling in Whangārei speeds up with new glass bins
From November 4, blue bins for glass recycling will be delivered to every household.
Q/A with NFF's Dave Alabaster
This feature is the first of many which will show the amazing work of our local coaches.
Man sentenced to jail after assault on two Whangārei police officers
Officer seriously injured, in hospital for eight days, 10 stitches to a wound on cheek
Whangārei engineering firm gutted at SkyCity fire
Whangārei engineering firm may be called to disassemble steel frames of SkyCity centre
Northland news in brief: Meet wild kiwi, crash victim named
Catch up on news from around the region.
Taipā bridge to open in time for summer traffic
A viewing platform acknowledges the bridge's place as a summertime resting, diving spot.
NorthTec to pay ex-staffer $45,000 for unjustified redundancy
NorthTec didn't do what a fair and reasonable employer could have done
Mānuka honey definition stinging beekeepers
Northlanders in the honey industry want the definition of mānuka honey changed.
Taniwha woes prompt youth commitment
Building from local youth is the next step forward for the Taniwha.
Forecast milk payout still above $6 per kilo
Paying off debt from milk payout top of the list for Northland dairy farmers.
Stolen dog found by police at Northland property
"It's like taking a family member."
Northland children get visit from Duffy Books in Home team
Kaitaia kids excited by Duffy Books in Homes visit
Boat flips during morning fishing trip off Northland
Boat flips and two people are left clinging to upturned vessel.
Whangārei Speedway: Action-packed weekend opens season
About 20 drivers took to the local track to open up the speedway season for 2019/20.
New Kaipara deputy mayor to bring gender balance in leadership
Cr Curnow is the highest-polling candidate in the Otamatea Ward.
Students buzzing over bees
After a rollercoaster ride, Kawakawa School finally has its beehive.
Pasifika schools' education programme makes a difference
Pasifika schools' education programme makes a difference
Video: Kiwis speak inside Chile riots
Four Northlanders are stuck in the middle of deadly riots in Santiago, Chile.
Farah Palmer Cup: Two boxes left to tick for Kauri
The team have set their goals very high for the next few years in the competition.
Drug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland
10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.
Video: Kiwis caught in Chile riots
A group of Northlanders are stuck in the middle of deadly riots over public transport.
Football festival brings culture and competition
The sun was shining on Tikipunga Sports Park on Saturday for a day of great scenes.