Pothole province: Northland's appalling roads 'not fit for purpose'
Reporter Jenny Ling and the AA's Tracey Rissetto highlight Northland's dire roads.
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Threat of kauri dieback at Cape Brett Peninsula sees some tracks closed
Popular Cape Brett Track from Oke Bay to Cape Brett remains open.
Northland's Easter Weekend what's on guide
Lots of activities for Northland visitors and locals this Easter Weekend.
Age no barrier to stardom for Kawakawa's Isey Cross, 102
Inspiring new film explores the relationship between Isey Cross and her son James.
Brent Eastwood: Kensington Fitness revamp under way
Staged works over next 10 months with aim of minimal disruption to users.
Whangārei Hospital's emergency department at capacity a symptom of distressed healthcare system
Northland's growing and aging population will continue to put pressure on healthcare.
Northland's Matapouri Rd scene of fatal crash
Northland's 2021 road toll rises to 7 after death near Matapouri
Whangārei police and Hits Northland staff give Easter eggs to commuters
Whangārei commuters get sweet road safety messages as the Policester Bunny hits town.
Paihia fire chief recognised for 25 years' service
Rex Wilson awarded Gold Star: ''Helping the community'' his reason for commitment.
Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis visits Pātaua occupation
'We'll block the road if we have to': Occupiers tell Māori-Crown Relations Minister.
Māori health providers to receive funding for vaccine rollout
Health providers to receive funding to help with the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Ruakākā cyclist airlifted to hospital after road accident
Emergency services were busy yesterday morning responding to two major roading incidents.
Bringing back sparkle to Northland women
Empowerment coach delivers free workshop today for Whangārei women.
News snippets from Northland
Where to get your Birdsong poetry book; and no Northern Advocate on Good Friday.
More than 100 Kaipara fire permits put on hold due to fire risk
FENZ to review suspension of fire permits in Kaipara before Easter holidays.
Perfect storm leads to timber shortage, building delays
Carter Holt Harvey is unable to keep up with the demand for structural timber products.
Whangārei driver crashes into cars before fleeing on foot in Woodhill close to Whangārei Hospital
A man is in custody after fleeing the scene of a crash in Whangārei earlier this morning.
Northland bucks the trend with visitor spending
Northland is one of only two regions to see an increase in visitor spending.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Easter Carnival on this Saturday; and campaign against border threats launched.
Northport at Whangārei to take another ship with containers for Auckland
1170 containers to land at Northport at Whangārei for Auckland after Easter.
Fire at Kaitaia's old bowling club the third in five months
Police believe they know who caused suspicious blaze.
Judge tells Northland man his offending was very serious
Northlander jailed for nearly two years over a raft of violent offending.
Police warning after vehicle crime rises in district
Vehicle owners in Kamo, Tikipunga and Morningside are strongly urged to secure their cars.
Crank Up day at Whangārei Museum keeps old and young entertained
Vintage machinery on display at Whangārei Crank Up Day
Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win
Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket
$25M used tyre burner to fire up Whangārei's Golden Bay Cement
Three million used tyres to fire up Golden Bay Cement works in Whangārei
Wordman and birdman unite
Wordsmith compiles more than 100 poems about birds to help recovery centre.
News in brief
Mangamuka Gorge road reopens for light vehicles; downpours predicted; passport expired?.
Marae trustees reject claims power station has their support
Kotokota trustee says another power station will threaten the eels and elvers even more.
Northlanders urged to take action against country's 'silent killer'
Bystander CPR and using a defibrillator can increase the chance of survival 50 per cent.
Northland vaccine rollout right on schedule
Northland's Māori communities are welcoming the opportunity to receive their vaccinations.
Wild West comes to Waimamaku
Once a year a South Hokianga town is invaded by gun-toting horsemen and highway robbers.
Hora Hora forced to field reserve players due to injuries
Kamo run riot over Hora Hora in a opening of the Tyrepower club rugby.