'Unsettling time': Police seek info in Northland homicide case
Police have launched a homicide inquiry and are calling on the public for information.
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Bird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees
Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.
Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project
FNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project
Smooth recovery: Emergency services stood down after Whangārei plane crash
The light plane took a nose dive on landing, but the pilot was not seriously hurt.
'Life and death': Northland road safety plea as toll hits eight
Road Safety Week 2025 starts today, urging motorists to drive safely.
Opinion: Observing drama between two girls on the street
'How quick we are to take such things in, to read physical cues.'
'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealth
Sharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.
'Trying to survive': Woman alleges years of daily sexual violence by 'sadistic' ex
The man is defending physical and sexual violence allegations made by five exes.
$10k compensation awarded after rosters changed to separate couple
The organisation argued that it was a health and safety risk.
Stunning art on show at Whangārei's Sculpture Northland this weekend
Sculpture Northland brings 45 artists and 125 works to Whangārei Quarry Gardens.
Sweet success: Northland gelato chain's national expansion
Bocky Boo Gelato opened in Whangārei in 2019 and quickly became a local favourite.
Social media a 'lethal' tool in young people's hands, principal says
Cyber-bullying has led to students avoiding school due to anxiety.
Sculpture Northland images
Images from this year's Sculpture Northland event at Whangārei Quarry Gardens
German tourist stabbed by drunk man who couldn't find his car keys
Kenneth Green swung a knife 35 times, stabbing the victim he had been drinking with twice.
'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed
She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.
Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle
A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.
‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effort
Twenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.
Northland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms
MetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.
Far North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continent
Far North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.
Far North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on show
News snippets from the Far North
Do your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal
After almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.
Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.
80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on plan
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.
Far North flood prevention scheme proves its worth
Flood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding
Bay News: Kerikeri couple celebrate 60-year journey together
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
New Whangārei cafe offers support and services for rough sleepers
Whare Āwhina's community cafe is on Cameron St in the former police station.
News in brief: Library visits in Whangārei rise, with 66,000 items borrowed monthly
The latest news bites from around the region.
The $9.4b seaweed threat: Unchecked caulerpa risks economic havoc
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has challenged the $9.4b economic impact figure.
'I felt trapped': Woman says partner raped her three weeks after childbirth
Four ex-partners have alleged they were raped and physically abused by the man.
'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changes
Leaders say the Govt move is 'a step backwards' and will have a 'huge impact' on workers.
Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ
Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.
'We see it in our town every day:' Inside the ongoing battle against meth use in Northland
No two journeys to healing are the same.
'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed
Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.
'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop ban
Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.