400 lightning strikes illuminate Northland overnight
Heavy rain hammered the Far North more than any other district overnight.
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Local govt leaders reject idea of council merger, suggested in review
Possibility of merging councils was recommended as part of a local government overhaul.
SPCA thanks Kaitāia foster families, but no date yet for reopening centre in the town
Three weeks after temporary closure, no date set for reopening Kaitāia SPCA
Far North news in brief: Coastguard needs volunteers; Erosion funding
News snippets from the Far North.
Cheers to the best of brews and finest of foods
Northland food producers team up with local craft breweries at inaugural festival.
Kaitāia MenzShed expanding on new site
MenzShed Kaitāia has doubled its membership, including two women, since moving.
News in brief from Northland: Heavy rain warning, pedestrian critical
The latest news bites from around the region.
Breakthrough tech set to make waves in failing treatment plant
The Taipā sewage facility will trial a small electrocoagulation (EC) technology unit.
Concerns new health policy will disadvantage already underserved elderly
Northlanders undergoing surgery in Auckland may have to wait longer under the new policy.
Whangārei Boys' High School needs more time for review into education outside the classroom
Boys' high had until June 14 to review its education outside the classroom activities.
Caulerpa eradication in Bay of Islands could take decade, regional council says
The NRC push comes despite the lack of international success in caulerpa eradication.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.
Five killings in 10 weeks: Northland deaths stoke fear in the community
The killing of a young father has people concerned Northland has become unsafe.
Northland woman's amazing transformation following life-changing head injury
Sara Hatherell has been determined to get her life back following a severe concussion.
'He loved his children': Uncle pays tribute to doting father of two
The body of a man allegedly stabbed in the neck is to be taken to Te Kao.
50yo man charged with murder after death of young father
Police were called to a block of flats on Anzac Rd around 5.30pm yesterday.
DoC issues warnings as seal silly season hits Far North
Beware: Seal silly season will have fur seals basking on the Far North coastline.
Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
Far North news in brief: Pet desexing, mid-winter swim
News snippets from the Far North.
Famed Northland horse trainer's future in limbo after Singaporean government decision
Horse racing to stop in Singapore from October next year.
70 years of being head over heels: Couple celebrates long-lasting love
The lovebirds say they met the old-fashioned way, "at a dance of course".
Person rushed to Whangārei hospital in serious condition after alleged stabbing
A person allegedly stabbed in the neck is in a critical condition.
'Future-facing' Civic Centre opens
The new $59 million Whangārei Civic Centre building is finally open.
'A bit of a hiccup': DemocracyNZ lose one third of its announced candidates
Matt King maintains his party is still united despite five candidates leaving.
Rugby legend shares tips with Northland club Whangaruru
The once-struggling club is now booming with new facilities and 'huge' player growth.
Photos: Coaching legend Sir Graham Henry visits Whangaruru Rugby Club
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry, who led New Zealand to victory in the 2011 World Cup, visited Northland on Saturday to see for himself the transformation of Whangaruru Rugby Club. After years of struggle and poor facilities, the club now has a brand-new sports complex, soaring player numbers in junior rugby, netball and basketball, and big plans for the future. Photos by Tania Whyte.
Teen overcomes rare health hurdle to clinch spot at squash world champs
'I’ve always had that want to get to worlds', says Freddie Jameson, 17.
'Woeful' roads may never be fixed due to huge backlog of repairs
Northland is facing a backlog of repairs caused by storm damage.
Vince Cocurullo: Planning a future to envy as population booms
OPINION: Whangārei's population could potentially rise to 129,000 by 2031.
'Not my brief': Absence of local ambulance volunteers puts heat on fire brigade
St John volunteers urgently needed in the North
Doing it for her hometown: Whangārei mum vies for beauty pageant crown
The 36yo mum of five is all about female empowerment and showing what women can achieve.
News in brief: Langs Beach bridge to close
The latest news bites from around the region.