Mangamuka reopening hits speed bump
The long-term closure of the state highway was due to end in May next year.
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Rough sleepers share their concern over growing homelessness
Homeless people talk about their journey during a World Homeless Day event in Whangārei.
News in brief: Purple lights on bridge for baby loss awareness
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
Fights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.
Mayor hits out at Kāinga Ora amid social housing plans
There are more than 200 new Kāinga Ora homes are being built across Whangārei.
Whangārei baker rises above national competition to win Baker of the Year
Bethany Friend says her award-winning skills began at a young age with her grandmother.
News in brief: Northland Chess Championship returns; police investigating Ruakākā burglary
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Pokapu Rd bridge and community board funding
News snippets from the Far North.
Govt gives $5.4 million for Kaitāia Airport work
The National Resilience Plan funding is for urgent maintenance and upgrading.
Vince Cocurullo: Big city problems are small city problems, too
Our communities all need access to the same basic services.
Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns
Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.
Joe Bennett: Is our smokefree crusade just a vanity project?
'What a virtuous little nation we are.'
News in brief: Warning after grass fire; quad biker driver seriously injured
The latest news bites from around the region.
Dismal wellbeing report: Experts reveal why we may be feeling burned out
Wellbeing experts offer tips on how to improve selfcare following few years of challenges.
Brent Eastwood: Exciting new chapter for surf life saving
OPINION: There are opportunities for everyone to get involved.
SH1 cleared after crash in Oakleigh
People are being warned to expect delays after a crash took place this afternoon.
Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles
Northlanders are being asked to monitor for measles symptoms after one confirmed case.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania receives award for being one of world’s top young politicians
Tepania made history last year as the youngest and first Māori Far North mayor elected.
Wyn Drabble: Computer rage a modern necessary evil
Despite the rage they can cause, it would now be hard to imagine life without computers.
Social supermarket running on empty as it fields around 50 calls for help a day
155 Whare Kai manager Samantha Cassidy says the demand for food grows year-on-year.
Kaitāia Airport is vital to the Far North, but CBD safety a concern: business leader
Kaitāia Airport’s future vital for the area, but CBD security and safety needs addressing.
After 2016 fire, Kerikeri Squash Club to finally open new HQ
Kerikeri Squash Club opening new clubrooms after devastating 2016 fire.
Far North news in brief: Black Seeds coming, Hundertwasser safety signs and Te Tai Tokerau debate
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland news in brief: Drop-in sessions over Kamo Rd T2 lane; person assaulted in Dargaville
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei District Council baulks over Govt fluoridation mandate
A council that did not comply risked being fined up to $200,000 under the Health Act 1956.
John Williamson: Parking strategy or war on cars
OPINION: WDC should be factoring more technology into its strategy.
Record temperatures for Far North in warmest September reported
September brought some of the Far North's hottest days for the month.
Whangārei colder than Invercargill overnight: Northland catches a chill
A colder than normal October is on the cards.
'My heart was pounding, I was shaking': Fears women are being targeted on rural roads
More women have come forward to share their alarming encounters with a lone motorist.
General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for the Northland electorate
Northland candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.
Northland news in brief: Out-of-this-world show for kids; NRC's ambitious carbon emission plan
The latest news bites from around the region.
Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.
Lifesaving defibrillator stolen from Paihia
Paihia defibrillator that has already saved one life stolen.
Seeing red: Cause of shocking colour in Bay of Islands estuary revealed
"The damage we do now is going to catch up with future generations.”