'There’s a lot more work to be done' - lack of resources for Road to Zero strategy
Northland's road toll for 2022 was the highest in 22 years.
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No gang warfare: Devastated family, police hit back over Whangārei homicide
Rumours about gang involvement in fatal Whangārei stabbing are circulating online.
Elderly man dies after car crashes into pohutukawa tree
Police say one vehicle was involved in this morning's fatal crash in Kaipara.
Comment: Cost of living continues to hurt Northlanders
Many mortgage holders will be re-fixing their mortgages in the next six months.
Meaningful change can come from public feedback on waste, say experts
Over 55,000 tonnes of rubbish went to Puwera Landfill last year.
'It's not an unsafe town': Man's death outside petrol station puts city on edge
A 25yo man was reportedly killed after trying to help a stranger confronted by thieves.
Racing 3500km across India in a tuk tuk
The uncharted, unsupported adventure to raise funds for Gumboot Friday charity.
Young man's heroic act moments before fatal stabbing
The 25yo was reportedly stabbed after he stepped in to help a woman confronted by thieves.
One person dead following incident involving group in Whangārei
Police were called to the scene at around 9:40pm
Comment: Exercise connects our brains and hearts and helps silence our chattering mind
Numbers don’t lie and neither do scientific results.
New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
Comment: Upgraded patient portal proves a pain with a capital P
Logging online to get his meds leads to saga for Joe Bennett.
Brent Eastwood: Watch kids for symptoms of sport overload
Knowing what good practice looks like for safeguarding young people is important.
'We really need it in the community' - pop up exhibition features Northland talent in small town
Curator Virginia Guy has worked within a tight timeframe to bring the idea to fruition.
Dargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday fun
The Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids
Our Treasures: All aboard for Sunday Funday
The best thing about the day is seeing the joy on everyone’s face.
News briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rally
News snippets from Northland
'Blown away by the support': Young mum-to-be diagnosed with breast cancer
At 26 weeks pregnant, Abi discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer.
Two arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robbery
Incident left workers and witnesses traumatised.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.
Northlander injured while preparing to go through the Panama Canal
Givealittle page set up for builder in ICU in a Panamanian hospital.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
Northland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekend
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
Balance of proceeds from liquidated children's home be donated
Childrten's home liquidated as it was too expensive to run
‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.
'So good of him': Taxi driver returns $500 dropped in cab
Good samaritan taxi driver praised for his honesty
Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.
Whole of Northland benefits from tourism industry
Many Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.
Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone
Attempted robbery at knifepoint in Whangārei
The shop has been robbed three times in just three months.
‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.