'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stress
Businesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.
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Joe Bennett: Time flies, and sometimes you can see it on the move
OPINION: Nothing new in any of this, of course.
Forget Me Not adult day centre celebrates 30 years of community dedication
Some dedicated volunteers have been involved for the whole 30 years.
37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditch
The man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.
Far North's Puketi Forest gets helping hand from weedbusters
Puketi Weedbusters are restoring their awa by getting rid of pest plants.
Man dies after vehicle reportedly rolls in Moerewa
The crash was reported to police just before 10pm on Wednesday.
Northland's Cameron Leslie wins Halberg as Para Athlete of the Year
'Not too bad for a boy who trained at the Whangārei Aquatic Centre.'
Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky
'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'
No light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail line
The North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.
News in brief: Fires without permits banned; lifeguards win Rescue of the Month
The latest news bites from around the region.
Awanui even more beautiful with colourful new significant artwork
Significant artwork adds to Awanui's attractions
News briefs from the Far North: Relay for Life back, property prices up, and business growth session
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia accountant Stewart Russell had a passion to make community succeed
Kaitāia accountant Stewart Russell leaves big shoes to fill in Far North community.
Huge Kaitāia solar farm powering retail stores across NZ
First user of Kaitāia solar farm energy is Warehouse Group to power its stores
Mystery continues after dead wallabies found in Northland
Trail cams have only managed to capture a few cheeky possums and a pig.
Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued
Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.
Far North fire risk extreme - restricted fire season across Northland/Auckland
It's hoped the move will prevent Far North wildfires.
Cyclone impact prompts first emergency preparedness workshops for farmers
The workshops aim to help farmers and growers prepare for the next big weather event.
'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes toll
With a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.
Driver says motorist tried to push him off road in early-morning ordeal
The tailgating vehicle was mostly driving with its lights off despite it being dark.
54yo truckie dies after crashing into trees on State Highway 15
The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.
News in brief: Water restrictions in Kaipara; Opera singer returns to grassroots
The latest news bites from around the region.
Youth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing drivers
Youths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.
Dog owners urged to keep pets under control after Northland kiwi deaths from dogs
High number of Northland kiwi killed by dogs sparks call for dogs to be kept in at night.
Kaitāia A&P Show has all the country attractions for 136th edition
136th Kaitāia A&P Show to go off in style.
Top action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournament
Wind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.
Far North iwi leader's win against big polluters significant, law experts say
Court win for Northland leader Mike Smith accepts existential threat of climate change.
News in brief: Sika weaves sound journey, new bus stop opens
The latest news bites from around the region.
Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces
Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.
The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing
The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.
Northlanders both concerned and happy about supermarket facial recognition trial
Is Pak'nSave Whangārei one of the stores trialling the technology?
Fishing club reeling with delight after record number of marlin catches
The last spike in marlin catches was in 2016 during an El Niño climate pattern.
Our Treasures: The Desk of Dreams - help shape Whangārei Museum’s future
"What is at stake is the living links to taonga that never died."