'The worst is yet to come': Fears Northland's dominant drowning toll set to continue
Water safety top boss fears worst yet to come amid appalling Northland death figures.
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Northland news in brief: Godwits return from Alaska; lucky Lotto winner
The latest news bites from around the region.
Strawberry grower facing shortage of plants turns to vege production
A strawberry grower says fruit's prices will increase.
Unwell passenger evacuated from cruise ship 120km off Northland coast
The ship was 120km offshore when the passenger needed to be airlifted to hospital.
Man fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka property
The burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.
Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury
The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.
How a gifted pair of boots can make a difference: Call for more sporting donations
The small gesture of donating sports kit can make a big difference for someone.
Comment: Social housing is a live issue and Kainga Ora needs to listen to resident concerns
OPINION: The issue in Kensington is not just about what happens next door.
Weedbusters ready to tackle Far North’s pest plants
Free Far North workshops grow new generation of weedbusters
History-making hometown showdown for boxing greats Mea Motu and Lani Daniels
“I’ve always dreamed of coming back home,” Kaitāia's Mea Motu says.
Fire destroys historic old schoolhouse in Far North
Historic villa in Herekino burns down after being engulfed in flames.
'Do the right thing': Man stabbed 17 times, sister issues plea
Offenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.
Aotearoa Social Workers' Day: Chef swaps the kitchen for life as a social worker
“It’s more of a vocation than a job. It’s where I’m supposed to be."
Big increase in kiwi being killed by dogs
Since 2022, just under 90 kiwi deaths have been reported across Northland.
North Shore venue hopes to attract Northlanders to Juicy Fest
Festival organisers remind Northlanders that they never said they wouldn't return.
Busy Highway now reopened after power line snap forced road closure
Temporary road closure and delays on State Highway 14 have now been lifted.
Tonnes of marine sediment to be trucked away as marina development ramps up
The dredgings go into the 1200-tonne shore-side mud bin.
Homeowner forced to make sign after scammer sends unknowing victims to house
“I felt really sorry for them and some of them were really pissed off and upset.”
Business of booze continues to cost Far North whānau
Every September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness month.
For a brief minute or so our lives were filled with the possibility of great trauma
I was busy trying to figure out where any would-be burglar would try to make his escape.
Far North wetland Arethusa Reserve honoured in artwork and poetry
A look at the art project celebrating a Pukenui reserve and its volunteer caretakers.
Kaitāia's KFC property up for sale with 27-year tenancy
Tasty Kaitāia investment property for sale is home to KFC.
News briefs from the Far North - Meet the candidates, Waitangi Day funding and use of force justified
News snippets from the Far North.
News in brief: Free te reo resource, boat incident, email scam
The latest news bites from around the region.
Seal pups most likely died from starvation, conservationists say
DoC says now is a hard time for juvenile seals as they try to make it on their own.
End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished
The boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.
Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze
A memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.
70-year-old Wildlife Act to be replaced, calls for politics to be put aside
The current Wildlife Act is 70 years old and outdated, the DoC says.
Joe Bennett: Eat your heart out Shakespeare!
OPINION: The mangled grammar, the weird ‘take with’: where was this going?
Jonny Wilkinson: Art is a great way to express yourself
Give it go- we all have something powerful to say.
Tsunami siren testing; police watchdog supports findings over allegations against officers
The latest news bites from around the region.
Our Treasures: September Live Day - a celebration of clubs and heritage, of community, family and fun
Clubs in Heritage Park will be opening their doors tomorrow.
Forging a career path in health for rangitahi in rural areas
Hauora Taiwhenua's Rural Health Careers Promotion Programme is inspiring youth.
Election 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the election
Do you have questions for the candidates?