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Property market springing back – but not in Northland
Experts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.
Man in moderate condition after suffering gunshot wound
Residents have been advised to avoid the immediate Ōtangarei area.
Far North Māori ward decision postponed to respect Kiingi Tūheitia's burial
Far North District Council’s Māori ward decision meeting is being postponed
Labour leader talks Northland roads, healthcare and crime in local visit
The Labour leader visited Whangārei to see the progress of projects he signed off.
Bay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boost
World-leading caulerpa eradication trials are taking a major step forward.
Far North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summer
Summer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms
'Something to aspire to': Whangārei cadet forces seeking new venue
Due to Nest moving into the facility, the groups are hoping to find new facilities.
$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia
Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung jury
Taylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.
Kaitāia couple's secret to 70 years of married bliss
Kathy and Ian Macnee celebrate a milestone anniversary with family and friends.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Vince Cocurullo: Effective partnership, shared decisions and practical solutions – our council has committed to these outcomes
OPINION: Our region has been sorely lacking in meaningful Government funding for years.
Northlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better options
Ovarian cancer needs better diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand, says a 34yo mum.
Sick green turtle dies after boatie rescued it in Whangārei Harbour
The turtle has died of pneumonia.
Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
Opinion: The Government are basically saying disabled people are not up for the job
OPINION: Disability support has been grossly underfunded for decades.
Joe Bennett: Birds are the beasts we see the most and fear the least
OPINION: Joe Bennett muses about birds after watching them springing about in a tree.
Owners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homes
Homes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.
Name suppression lifted: man pleads not guilty to Northland murder
The man appeared via audio-visual link from a prison.
Former Mayor Sheryl Mai speaks out against Whangārei’s Māori ward polling move
Whangārei District Council voted to keep its Māori ward.
'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike action
Dargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.
Power fully restored after car hits power pole
A driver sustained minor injuries after hitting a power pole.
Far North wāhine fulfil need for connection through fitness
A look at the new fitness offering uplifting people to connect and thrive.
Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’
Former refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boat
While oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.
Stunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'
Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
Lowest income New Zealanders paying highest power prices, data reveals
The Far North’s high power prices put a squeeze on retirees.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Why 'act now, beg for forgiveness later' is not a good plan when it comes to redundancy - David Grindle
OPINION: Employers need to be clear about why they are doing what they are doing,
Northland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against polling
Northland Regional Council pushes back against polling
Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest
The tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.