'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whale
The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.
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Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
Police checkpoint saves three from alleged kidnapping in Northland
A well-placed police roadside checkpoint led to a dramatic police operation.
Shane Reti: Economy is moving in right direction, creating more scope for business growth
OPINION: The OCR cut shows inflation is easing and the Govt’s economic plan is working.
'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices
Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?
State of the art cancer facility under construction
Whangārei will soon be home to a state-of-the-art oncology facility
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
Tropical fruit tree seedlings in high demand as climate changes
'The range of the country now that doesn’t get hard frost is really huge.'
No fairy-tale ending for Taniwha and Northland Kauri rugby teams
Northland showed plenty of fire in the belly and good execution.
Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
Could Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?
Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.
Carolyn Hansen: Can we have our cake and eat it too when it comes to being healthy
OPINION: Denial does not work nor does extreme dieting.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Opinion: The (eventual) new road is great news for Northland but so much more is needed
OPINION: Across the region's three electorates it boasts eight MPs. What are they doing?
Double awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough times
Homes in Russell and Langs Beach won awards for Oliver Tuck Construction.
Our Treasures: Tintype Central comes to town
OPINION: Tintype photographs aren't particularly valuable apart from their subject matter.
Joe Bennett: The foot - an undervalued, uncomplaining beast
OPINION: Like most parts of the body, feet are taken for granted.
Police make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatality
Further charges are possible against the man.
Have weddings been a victim of the economic downturn?
A local wedding planner has noticed weddings have become less frequent and smaller
Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
Whānau get warm, dry, secure homes with Whangārei charity development
The 22-home development is Habitat for Humanity's largest in New Zealand.
Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch
New Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.
Funding cut? Let’s focus on projects and outcomes we can measure - John Williamson
OPINION: The need to have a legal driver's licence is clear from recent announcements.
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England
Kaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.
'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposal
One council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.
Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā
The service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Councils challenge new Māori ward polling law
Over 80% of councils at today's meeting opposed being forced to hold a poll on the wards.
Kawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to toxic mould
Kawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to the discovery of toxic mould
Police arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff member
A number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted
'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalition
Pita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.
Tintype photographs
Tintype Central is a portrait studio specialising in the wet plate colloidion process, a 19th century method of development that predates film photography.
'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers
The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.
Patient faces 14 hour round trip to doctor as Kaitāia’s GP shortage bites
The Far North town's clinics stopped enrolling new patients years ago.
