$3k of foil surf gear abandoned in Waipū returned by 'great guy'
A Ruakākā man didn't hesitate to ditch his hydrofoil and surfboard to help people in need.
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Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
'Dead zone': Thousands of dead fish wash up at Waipū estuary
Waipu residents devastated with mass die-off.
Three sites shortlisted but project could take years
Government funding will be needed for new Whangārei Airport to cost up to $150m.
Northland Sallies' food banks receive nearly 2000 food cans
Annual can for test pots exchange fills up the Salvation Army food banks in Northland.
Far North now home to carnivorous Australian flying weta
A carnivorous flying Aussie invader has arrived in the Far North
Protracted legal stoush between landowners and lines company
Case remitted to the Environment Court to finalise easements sought by Top Energy.
Fatal crash in Kaipara takes Northland's road toll to six
Northland's road toll rises to six after yesterday's fatal crash in Maungatūroto.
Ruakākā business hit by Covid-19, tsunami alert, and now a burglary
A Ruakākā business owner says there was enough on her plate before Wednesday's break-in.
Northland bowlers travelling to North Harbour this weekend
Northland's latest bowls news.
'I hope this cop has learnt something': Complaint upheld
Complainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.
News snippets from Northland
Boxer to fight for national title; and pair arrested over burglary.
When strangers become friends during Northland crisis
Generous residents thanked by community after Northland tsunami alert.
Northland gets Lotto first and second division winners in one night
Wednesday's Lotto draw saw first and second division winners sold in Northland
'It's the Wild West here': Locals plead for police presence in Paihia
Locals say crime has surged along with the town's population during the Covid pandemic.
Top coach aims to motivate kids with 'artistic sport'
Cheerleading coach Angela Bradley is keen on bringing the sport to the Far North.
Fitness group to complete Northland walks for children's charity
A Far North fitness group have hit Northland's walking tracks to raise funds for charity.
Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders
2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.
Two shots fired from car being chased in the Far North
Northland driver sped off after seeing police and was pursued through forestry road.
Breakdown + roadworks = gridlock on Northland road
For several hours traffic on SH10 was backed up from Puketona to the top of Bulls Gorge.
Bank closures creating dire situation in rural Northland
Meanwhile, ANZ is closing one branch in Whangārei and moving staff to a nearby bank.
Good-deed feed for evacuated Whangārei schoolkids
A Bidfood boss says using the food in their delivery trucks for the kids was a no-brainer.
Rocked: Kiwi suffers case of mistaken identity in first nesting attempt
When Backyard Kiwi's Todd Hamilton reached into Teina's nest he found the unexpected.
Work begins on controversial State housing development
Soil decontamination work complete, infrastructure work starts on State houses.
Chasing the past at Chases Gorge
Much of the Chases Gorge Camp Club history is unknown.
Road sign vandalism costing ratepayers
Latest spree targets reduced speed limit signs between Kerikeri and Ōkaihau.
Tsunami warning stirs memories of deadly Boxing Day wave for cafe manager
Whangārei much better prepared for natural disaster warnings, say local Sri Lankan.
'Grief-stricken' man jailed after partner dies in fall from car roof
Driver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.
New Caledonia club emphasises power of sport
Gifts from visiting sportspeople can be a bridge between nations and cultures.
Jack Goodhue back raising funds for Northland youth
All Black Goodhue appears on TV quiz show to raise funds for Bald Angels charity
Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks
A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.
Northport says don't panic if you see activity around port tonight, it's emergency services exercise
Emergency services exercise at Northport tonight no cause for alarm