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Weather woes leave Northland with high flight cancellation rate in April
The first regional flight report shows Northland's cancellation rate is among the highest.
'Our first home': Tarlton family mourn loss of beloved historic vessel
Fiona Tarlton, daughter of adventurer Kelly Tarlton, is devastated at the loss of The Tui.
Opinion: Doctor's blunt advice adds humour to medical visit
To have someone of the medical profession lay that one on me was a bit of a surprise.
Tensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four days
Director Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
Twelve champions for Northland celebrated in King's Birthday Honours
From family violence prevention to services to Māori, locals' dedication recognised.
Vince Cocurullo: Matariki a time for joy, remembrance and peace
OPINION: The mayor on four-laning, the port expansion, and dry dock.
'No services': Whangārei pensioners facing $7000-a-year bill protest rising rates
Whangārei District Council is mulling a 10.7% general rates rise, plus extra charges.
Opinion: Budget boosts for disability sector but gaps remain
This Budget isn’t nearly as brutal for the disability sector as announcements last year.
'My health is suffering': Man's housing plea as he lives in tent with dogs
John has lived in a tent since March 30, with no water or power.
'I didn't do it': Convicted rapist's outburst as judge delivers 31 guilty verdicts
Five ex-partners testified he raped, beat, and assaulted them.
Police name 21-year-old man killed in Whangārei crash
Seth Dundass, 21, has been remembered as a 'keen young worker'.
NZTA warns of proactive road closures, Northland seeks clarity
Closures mainly target the South Island due to icy conditions.
New football centre in Tikipunga set to grow Northland's game
The Northland Football Hub has a covered deck which will overlook a new artificial turf.
Opinion: Misjudging petrolhead passion
Let’s celebrate the car as one of the greatest innovations of the modern world.
Northland Regional Council: Ratepayers not providing huge money needed for caulerpa fight
The seaweed now covers about 280 rugby fields around 20 Bay of Islands locations.
On The Up: Trapping efforts are revitalising kiwi habitats
Since 2024, 120,520 pests have been trapped by Kiwi Coast's network.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
Bay of Islands boat anchoring ban unlikely to expand despite caulerpa spread
Biosecurity NZ under pressure as invasive caulerpa expands.
Heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialist
Health NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.
'It's just so serious': Teen set residential home on fire after fight over his phone
Greenway Trust in Dargaville supports individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Name suppressed for man accused in murder of Parakao local
The 26-year-old man charged with murdering Geoffrey Ware appeared in court on Monday.
Over 300 expected for NZ's first major caulerpa webinar
It has been organised by Northland’s Conquer Caulerpa Trust.
'Exceptional care': Whangārei home marks 80 years of aged care
Originally bought in 1945, the home now cares for 55 mixed-gender residents.
What Northlanders need to know as severe weather looms
Stormy conditions are expected tonight for Te Tai Tokerau, warns Civil Defence.
‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identified
Catalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday.
'Visitors go around and around': Patients miss hospital appointments as parking chaos worsens
Construction removed 80 car parks, forcing patients and staff to compete for spots.