Lisa Forester wins award for native plant conservation
Lisa Forester has worked in Northland's backyard for over 40 years
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Young injured whale in Bay of Islands under careful watch, says Department of Conservation
The department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.
Men with hammers allegedly rob Whangārei service station
GAS Tikipunga was robbed, and Vodafone Okara Park ram-raided within 3 hours.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
Glinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks ban
The four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.
Emily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of light
Opinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.
Peanut industry in Northland provides opportunities for our economy
We’re now exploring future opportunities.
‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyed
Police, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.
Another robbery, ram raid in Whangārei
Whangārei’s GAS service station in Tikipunga has been robbed
Kevin Page: Golf bag grabs centre stage during not-so-quiet round
I was happy to help out No.2 Son when he called.
100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden Pt
Ruakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.
Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?
Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.
Whangārei firefighters happy with pay offer
Firefighters will receive a 20-24 per cent pay rise and more psychological support.
Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei
A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.
Northland news snippets: Mobile Bay Barge back; 17,000 to fly north
News in brief from across Northland and surrounds.
Arabic Language Week a success in Whangārei
Whangārei schoolteacher and wife teach public how to write their names in Arabic.
Whangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stress
People who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.
Hit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racers
Boy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.
Mayor puts Three Waters solution at the top of his Christmas Wish
Have a safe and festive holiday break everyone.
Northland dogs on beaches policy in effect from this week
Dog owners are encouraged to know before they go to beaches this summer.
Exiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programme
School “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.
Whangārei’s Christmas on Pohe Island event a success despite rain
Rain didn't deter hundreds from Whangārei’s Christmas on Pohe Island event.
Our Treasures: Letterboxes used to be brimming with Christmas cards
It is sad to see such a beautiful, selfless gesture disappearing.
A Different Light: Time to look back on all we have done this year
The good and bad of 2022.
Whangārei District councillor faces Code of Conduct complaint
Jayne Golightly has apologised to her fellow councillors.
Carolyn Hansen: Try the 'addition' idea for your healthy eating plan
Make a list of foods that can be added to your eating plan.
‘It might just pan out all right’: Risk of a wet Christmas recedes
Risk of heavy rain on Christmas Day drops to just 10%; odds of mostly dry day now 50%.
Top tips for staying healthy during the Christmas holidays
Your training and diet doesn’t have to turn to custard over the Christmas holidays.
Whangārei barber reflects on 66 years of cutting hair
Phil Benfell says he will miss the customers: 'I liked to stir a little bit.'
A good one-liner does its job on Joe Bennett
Columnist Joe Bennett: 'There is almost nothing one can say in reply.'
'What a story': Waipū writer outshines national competition to win story award
Judges say Eddie Williams' story 'Lost on the River' was a "clear winner".
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.