Latest news from The Northland Age
Far North news in brief: Waitangi show on display, Cyclone compensation
News snippets from the Far North.
The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day
Police are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
Heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialist
Health NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Northland social workers under strain amid high caseloads
The PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.
Council to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stalls
The council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.
‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identified
Catalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday.
'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
The consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Far North property
A man was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Horeke.
Investigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girl
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.
'Nothing short of inspiring': Air NZ boosts Northland nature projects
Eight Northland nature projects by schools, hapū and landcare groups share $50,000.
News in brief: New way of recycling for Kerikeri, firefighters win in challenge
News snippets from the Far North.
'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.
'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.
'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market
New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.
Far North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talks
News snippets from the Far North.
On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ
Pink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullying
Northlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of July
Quarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.
Kerikeri forum for Northland armed forces veterans
Veterans’ Affairs invites Northland's veterans to Kerikeri information forum
Kerikeri High netballers back from Queensland trip
Twenty-three netballers travelled to Australia for a development tour.
Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.
Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project
FNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project
'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.
Stunning art on show at Whangārei's Sculpture Northland this weekend
Sculpture Northland brings 45 artists and 125 works to Whangārei Quarry Gardens.
Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle
A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.
Charities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations
'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'
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.
Far North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continent
Far North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.