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Northland farm a finalist for Māori farming excellence award
Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust is running a thriving enterprise and connecting to the land.
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.
'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old ship
The fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.
Residents left in the dark after car hits power pole, driver taken to hospital
Power was restored to most homes within 30 minutes on Sunday, except for two households.
DoC vows wildlife law changes won't let developers off the hook
DoC says ecological planning and protections are not affected by the Wildlife Act changes.
Worksafe investigating after person suffers critical injuries in workplace incident
A person was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
Northland in for wet and windy Wednesday as weather watches issued
MetService has issued a strong wind watch from 8am tomorrow until midnight.
'Fun and powerful': Students inspired by ocean film event
Attendees wore wetsuits and snorkels for the ocean-themed event at Matakana Cinemas.
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.