Crash blocks SH1 south of Whangārei
SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, blocked due to crash
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1116 containers destined for Auckland from Northland port
While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.
News snippets from Northland
Pump tracks for two Far North towns; and kiwi released postponed by a day.
Interactive Nukutawhiti voyage story goes online
A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.
Golf: 14 women's masters teams in Whangārei for NZ championship
Northland's team are chasing glory on their Kamo home course after strong recent results.
'I just had no idea': Sister's surprise visit from USA stuns
Fresh from quarantine, a former Whangārei woman reunites with sister.
Singer/songwriter Nadia Reid bringing tour to Whangārei
Nadia Reid is looking forward to playing in Whangārei for the first time next month.
Minister unveils freedom camping clampdown during Northland visit
Bigger fines, tougher certification or even taking vans off the road are among proposals.
Toi Ngāpuhi receives $8500 grant to nurture creative talent
Toi Ngāpuhi gets $8500 from the Grassroots Fund for its Taiohi Taioha wananga toi series.
Jonny Wilkinson: As winter nears so do the aches and pains
Autumn signals the need to start preparing for the winter season.
Tributes pour in for Whangārei supermarket trolley legend Andy Hancox
Death of well-liked 'real character' leaves huge gap at supermarket.
Poetry is alive and well in Northland
It was amazing to find other people serious about writing poetry.
Surf rescue crews vie in NZ IRB showdown at Ruakākā
300 of NZ's top surf lifesavers are at Ruakākā for the IRB National Championships.
Govt to beef up freedom camping rules
'Sub-group' of freedom campers spoiling it for other visitors and locals, Minister says.
Schools expel phones because of rise in antisocial behaviour
Bay of Islands College the latest to ban cellphone use by students.
Far North's biggest retirement village launched in Kerikeri
The $170m complex will house 340 people in 200 villas and townhouses with 80 more in care.
Beauty and the Beast exhibition by Northland printmaker Paora Tiatoa
Paora Tiatoa's exhibition opens tonight at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre.
Arapohue to host Memorial Triples
This weekend all eyes are on the Arapohue Club's annual Ken Bradley Memorial Men's Triples
Huge crowd for world premiere of James & Isey
Isey Cross' last time at the movies was during World War II - but this time she's the star
Feral dog packs keep Te Paki tracks closed at least two more weeks
Four tracks and a campground were closed on April 1 amid fears for public safety.
Whangārei's disabled youngsters to benefit from new training organisation
Academy aims to help disabled youngsters 'live their best lives'.
Nova and Mercury put prices up in Northland
Nova power charges up about $2.30 a week while Mercury's is about $2 a month.
Adventures of Blue bring 3am heavy traffic to a halt
Early morning adventures bring traffic to a standstill, entail joy ride.
Funding needed to help save Kaitaia's town clock
Kaitaia's town clock needs funding to be saved
Telco giant given greenlight to build Whangārei satellite station
Nine satellite antennas to go atop a hill just south of Whangārei.
An $8m problem. That's the cost to move Northland rescue helicopter base, but to where?
It will cost $8 million to move the Northland Rescue Helicopter base.
Nationwide restructure could mix contrasting needs in new Northland/Auckland Three Waters provision
There is concern about the pace of the three waters reform.
Consent request for Kerikeri climate change sculpture
Sculpture plus roundabout revamp to be paid by $550,000 Provincial Growth Fund grant.
Paralympian Emma Foy retires from successful Para cycling career
Northlander Emma Foy is retiring from Para-cycling after a long reign at the top.
Life's work to go under hammer for a cause
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Life's a rollercoaster - building resilience key to dealing with the ride
With our kete full we become resilient, not only for ourselves but our whanau.
Deaf community lobby for more sign language interpreters
Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime has been handed a petition to present to Parliament.