Stolen vehicles used in Whangārei dairy robbery
Police have recovered the vehicles associated with the incident for forensic inquiries.
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Up to 70 people collaborate to restore native habitat on Manaia Maunga
The event was underpinned by Māori knowledge, with the mountain regarded as an ancestor.
Lots of solar, but nowhere to store it: What NZ could learn from Australia
When it comes to building solar power, Australia is ahead.
News in brief: Temporary accommodation help extended, best beach in the world
The latest news bites from around the region.
New-look Whale Tail Park to open on Friday
Students at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.
Kaipara Harbour’s newest wharf expected to boost tourism
New $2.9 million facility at Pouto has officially been opened.
Music to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boost
Northland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.
Unborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Police are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.
Year 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknown
An investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity
Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent
Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final
'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worry
The current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.
Northland train line is now expected to reopen to freight trains in late July
Northland train line was expected to reopen to freight trains in late July.
Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia
Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.
News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor
News snippets from the Far North.
Doctor hopes to use her fellowship to address disparities faced by Māori and Pasifika women
A Whangārei surgeon is looking to close the breast cancer gap with a financial boost.
Woman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failures
The post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.
'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidated
One customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
News in brief: Record kiwifruit harvest for NZ, One person killed in jet ski accident
The latest news bites from around the region.
Mayor Vince Cocurullo: The difference between central and local government
OPINION: Our community spirit in Northland is strong.
'It was like herding cats': Dad accused of abuse describes challenges of raising five boys
The father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
Unlicensed, speeding and high: Young driver kills two, gets home detention
Victim's family question sentence imposed by court.
Northland news in brief: Planned bridge closure, Covid on rise in Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.
Pensioner living in car waiting for state house
Increasing numbers of Northlanders sleeping rough in tents and cars
Northland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normal
Whangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.
Joe Bennett: There are those who enjoy shopping and those who do not
OPINION: Shopping is not for everyone
Jonny Wilkinson: The Budget could have been much worse
OPINION: I know there are people who are very unhappy.
Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing
A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.
'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest solo
Ethan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!
Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone
Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up
Steady roll growth sees Portland School placed under enrolment scheme
The school says it's the only way to manage roll growth which grew 140 per cent since 2022