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NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
Great conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this week
Fishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.
Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire
“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."
Kerikeri and Whangārei get gigs from Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson brings his songs to Kerikeri and Whangārei
Measles outbreak in Māori key concern for Health Minister
Reti raises Māori health concerns but providers more concerned by his actions.
Consent wanted for Kaitāia Wastewater Treatment Plant and discharge into Awanui River
Renewed consent sought for Kaitāia Wastewater Treatment Plant.
North cycling fans in for treat with Big Bike Film Night 2024
Big Bike Film Night in Northland with best short films from around the globe.
Kevin Page: 'Young people today just have no manners'
OPINION: Common decency and politeness were very much in short supply that day.
News in brief: Top gastropubs in Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty
115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.
Joe Bennett: Toad in the hole makes the ordinary extraordinary
I have loved toad in the hole for as long as I can remember.
Our Treasures: Have you ever felt the skin surface of a sunfish?
OPINION: Marine life exhibition has intriguing local history connection.
Northland news in brief: Conservation on the menu; and help for businesses
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: Cultivating mindfulness helps to reduce stress and mental baggage
Do you find yourself eating when stressed, depressed, angry or hurt?
Women choosing mastectomy over travelling to Auckland for radiation
Prime Minister visits Northland to turn first sod on new cancer facility.
Far North community furious at drivers illegally parking across disabled parks
'Frustrating for our customers who are actually disabled,' a business owner says.
Expect delays: Crash closes another detour route during Brynderwyns closure
Another crash has happened on a Brynderwyns detour route.
Kaitāia's new town square held up by structural design issues
The new town square is now set to open in April with a big celebration.
Why don’t we wear our seatbelts? - John Williamson
The problem is endemic in Northland.
'It gave me the screaming heebies': Northlander nearly pushed off road by truck amid Brynderwyns closure
Trucks versus cars during the Brynderwyns closure - what are officials doing this time?
Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide
Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.
Weather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forward
The slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash
'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.
News in brief: Flu outbreak prompts unfunded flu jab release
The latest news bites from around the region.
Hūhana Lyndon: The Government seems intent on sending us back in time
Opinion: Life expectancy of Māori is, on average, seven years shorter than non-Māori.
Kevin Page: The joys of a new car
Mrs P had to bid farewell to her trusty little runabout of many years.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
News briefs from the Far North - Sola Rosa in Kerikeri, beach safe to swim and guide dogs need support
News snippets from the Far North
Northland's noisiest suburbs: Is yours one of them?
Northland's three district councils revealed the number of complaints in each district.
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'