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Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome
The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.
'The thing with cancer is, it doesn’t discriminate': Young mum's message after shock diagnosis
The 27yo felt at the peak of life when a shock diagnosis turned her world on its head.
Joe Bennett: Dogs, traffic jams and the lessons about life they teach us
Opinion: Dogs are better at seeing only the here and now.
Fuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refinery
Resources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.
News in brief: Waitangi Day traffic, road closures and more
The latest news bites from around the region.
Oops, I did it again - Jonny Wilkinson
Opinion: Falling over comes with the territory when you have cerebral palsy.
Health warning issued as fire burns in Kaipara
Residents woke to ash and soot on their cars.
What's on this Waitangi weekend
Plenty is on offer to cater for people with all interests this weekend.
Rugby league fundraiser for youth attracts major sporting talent
Among the star-studded line up are Kiwi players Ruben Wiki, Duane Mann, and Jerry Suesue.
Northland's median weekly rent revealed
Whangārei had the highest median weekly rental price in Northland according to Trade Me
News in brief: Lifeguards call for common sense at beaches; man charged with firearm offence
The latest news bites from around the region.
New year, but full staffing for Hauora Hokianga midwifery service
Fully staffed Hauora Hokianga midwifery service for 2024
'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen
The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.
'In a pretty bad way': Three pilot whales die in 24 hours on Baylys Beach
A few hundred people attended the stranding on Monday. Refloating attempts were in vain.
News in brief: Retirement village to research inclusion of elderly people; Top Energy plans maintenance work
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North - rescue helicopter donations, scholarships available and walkway work resumes
News snippets from the Far North
Act leader expects Waitangi events will be 'tense'
David Seymour's Treaty proposals have a Māori leader saying anything could happen.
News in brief: Police name man who drowned at Ruakākā Beach; scholarship applications open
The latest news bites from around the region.
Our Treasures: The journey of Whangārei's well-loved miniature trains
The trains have been chugging their way into the hearts of passengers young and old.
Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
Joe Bennett: My burning yet fruitless hatred for flies
They say a nice person wouldn’t hurt a fly. I am not a nice person.
Carolyn Hansen: Sweet tooth might be the missing piece to losing weight
Sugar addiction is nothing to joke about.
A few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitors
There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.
Waste-busters wanted to help clean up at Waitangi Day commemorations
Volunteers are needed to tidy up rubbish at the big day in the Bay of Islands.
Whangārei District Council given $3m for flood relief in problematic suburb
$4m is to go towards four flood resilience projects in Whangārei, Ruawai and Kaipara.
Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp
The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.
Cost of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery in Northland hits $1bn mark
Rebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle last year is the biggest recovery Northland has faced.
Fire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately lit
Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.
NZ's first caulerpa dredging machine to be used in Northland's fight against invasive seaweed
The new mechanical suction dredge is at the centre of a $650,000 trial regarding caulerpa.
Some Northlanders call for deputy PM to step in and help Wikileaks founder
However, a security and intelligence analyst believed support for Assange was unlikely.
News in brief: Fonterra worker's artistic streak; duo arrested following robbery
The latest news bites from around the region.