Two more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashed
Court of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.
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‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake Ōmāpere
Northland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".
Excellent time for all at Waipū Easter Carnival
Crowds flock to Waipū Easter Carnival
Strength training exercise vital for strengthening immune system - Carolyn Hansen
Regular strength training exercise provide long-term immune protection - Carolyn Hansen
Well constructed fort earns Whangārei apprentice Elijah McQueen regional title
The 23-year-old building apprentice now has a chance to win big in the national final.
Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum shed a light on the past
Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum hold candle up to historic practices
Fenz in Northland receive chainsaws to aid their work
Stihl Whangārei gives away 15 chainsaws to firefighters in Northland.
A tennis ball stuck in the gutter excites Joe Bennett
Not all balls are created equal, but tennis balls are king, muses columnist Joe Bennett.
'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.
Kerikeri's Turner Centre needs ratepayer ownership to survive
Without change, the centre is likely to close in next few years - manager
News from the Bay of Islands with Sandy Myhre
Sandy Myhre with the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
'A constant issue': Students' safety around school bus stops questioned
The welfare of young pedestrians is one of many safety issues on Whangārei Heads Rd.
Thursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation scheme
FNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.
'A pretty big comeback': Anzac Day dawn service returns to Kerikeri
Anzac Day services diminished in recent years by Covid, sale of Kerikeri RSA clubrooms.
Gumboot Friday gets $14K from Whangārei golf fundraiser
Northland golf tournament raises $12,000 for mental health charity Gumboot Friday.
Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.
Disability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in Whangārei
Out of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options
Comment: Government is giving battlers a helping hand
Emily Henderson says the Government is delivering for hard-up people.
Cape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopens
Firefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.
'They knew nothing could happen to them': Loitering youth assault police officer
Pepper spray had to be used to detain one of youngsters who attacked officer.
News snippets from Northland - news briefs from across the region
News in briefs from Northland
Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealed
Six months from election candidates for Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau lining up
Littering in Northland on the up
Cigarette buts, vaping and plastic most prevalent litter items in Northland.
Plan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024
At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.
Back on her feet: How new app helps Northland woman recover from fall
Recovery from a fall at home means Whangārei woman has more time to spend with grandkids.
Northland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishers
Reductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.
Nine Northland hockey players to play for NZ
Northland hockey players to compete in the World Masters Tournament.
No fooling Jonny Wilkinson when it comes to disability issues
Disabled advocate Jonny Wilkinson wakes to a brave new world - for today only
Our Treasures: The Scottish doctor who gave life to Whangārei's heritage park
The original homestead not only housed the Clarke family but was used as a surgery.
Joe Bennett ponders life, the universe and everything else through dying microwave
Columnist Joe Bennett finds the demise of his microwave sparks deeper thoughts
Whangārei councillor told to apologise for breaching confidentiality
Whangārei district councillor Jayne Golightly breached council confidentiality.