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Work progressing on Kaitāia’s new town square
Parts of Kaitāia’s new town square should be open to be public by Christmas.
Ngāpuhi's new rūnanga chair warns Government attacks won't help tribe settle treaty claims
Ngāpuhi rūnanga chair Mane Tahere not happy at plans to remove treaty principles
Red flag from 1990s shows lack of nitrate tests in drinking water
The nitrates are among the highest in the country but involve old data.
'Incredibly rare': Northland man finds two dead sharks on morning walk
A man came across two dead sharks on Uretiti Beach during a walk this morning.
Police seek witnesses to Hūkerenui fatal crash
The November 30 crash claimed the lives of two teenagers.
"Proud to be Māori" was the mantra of one of the youngest protesters among 600 at the Whangārei hīkoi
The Whangārei hikoi was full of passion for mokopuna.
Whangārei hīkoi for mokopuna
About 600 people took part in the march through Whangārei on Tuesday morning, protesting Government policies called anti-Maori.
Hot property: Overseas buyers fly in to view 'highly desirable' Whangārei Heads home
Potential buyers choppered in to the semi-remote area to view the stunning home.
News in brief: What Covid-19 wastewater results reveal; Te Pāti Māori protest in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: A 'hole' lot of hassle in my first impression
I kid you not, my foot looked like something from Outer Space.
Grandmother takes a stand against smokefree repeals to protect future generations
Helen James does not want her young grandchildren to have the choice of smoking.
Far North's world boxing champ Mea Motu wants to inspire next generation
Kāitaia's Mea Motu retains boxing world title and looks to next challenge
Movie plan for Kāitaia author's new book
Ireland was born in New Zealand and raised in the Far North,
Far North, Mangawhai at greatest risk of drought and fire bans as El Niño bites
Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires
A broken highway: Transport Minister's pledge to prioritise Brynderwyns bypass route
Waka Kotahi NZTA is calling for feedback on closure dates of the Brynderwyn Hills.
Kerikeri pupil becomes the country's best speller for his age - again
The 10-year-old also previously won a prestigious spelling bee comp at age seven.
'I got a glimpse of an eyeball': Couple delighted with rare find while fishing off rocks
Graham and Alison Pickering were fishing when they found a rare sea creature.
Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo: The hot topics on the minds of residents
Many of you asked for more information about the proposed 2024 Brynderwyns closure.
Photos: Historic fight night for world titles shines bright in Whangārei
World-class boxing lit up the stage in Whangārei in front of an excited crowd.
History made and world boxing titles stay in Northland hands
Kaitāia’s Mea Motu and Whangārei’s Lani Daniels retained their world boxing titles.
Firefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns home
A Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.
Council's Christmas tree comes with a twist
There are 13,750 mappable outdoor LEDs within the new Christmas tree.
Brent Eastwood: It’s been a labour of love
'I'll be forever grateful for the opportunity to lead such an awesome organisation'.
Mea Motu and Lani Daniels make weight ahead of historic fight night
The boxers weighed in to the sounds of cheers from fans.
Angry Northlanders say incoming Govt has traded children's health for tax cash
Angry Northlanders say the changes will cost lives.
Joe Bennett: Butter can be a slippery slope, but a glorious slippery slope
The modern day Puritans are desperate to interfere with our diets.
Landmark community climate pilot paused by council
The Ruawai pilot was a major feature of Kaipara’s climate adaptation work.
Two teens killed in Northland crash, another critical
Their car crashed into roadworks, lost control and ended up in a paddock.
Charges laid against powerboat skipper after collision with Blue Ferry
The iconic Blue Ferry sank on April 13 after a collision involving the powerboat.
31yo's shock cancer diagnosis months after arriving in NZ
The one question on her mind: “Did I leave this too late?”
News in brief: Three lucky Lotto winners; Council changes to building consent management system
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Search and rescue braced for summer spike; boaties rescued after vessel sinks
A busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.