Latest news from The Northland Age
PM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refinery
The Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.
New Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverage
Better coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower
News briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battle
News snippets from the Far North.
Turtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoC
Ten of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean
Sweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17m
After 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer
‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crash
At first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.
Far North news briefs - Friday food market, gala day and duo on tour
News snippets from the Far North
Far North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime history
Chucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.
Isolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projects
Far North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.
$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects
$300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.
Far North council promises Sweetwater into taps from Tuesday
After several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps
Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex, in Awanui, has big plans
New managers and new look for Far North's Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex.
News briefs from the Far North - library bus' new services and kickboxing event
News snippets from the Far North
Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū
Ngāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.
Locals fear sand mining will turn pristine beaches into mud
Locals fear dredging Bream Bay will damage beaches and marine life.
Watch: 'Right behind me' – Large great white shark chases solo kayak fisher
Matt Wells, 19, recorded a video of his encounter. Wells is helpless as he paddles away.
Whangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off mining
Whangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised
News in brief from the Far North - No arrests at Waitangi, seal work on SH10 and earthworks feedback
News snippets from the Far North.
'Something special': 50 manta rays surround sightseeing boat in stunning display
Manta ray and orca sightings captivated locals.
Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this week
Kaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.
Pesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields
Pesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.
Farmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestock
Wayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.
Watch: PM faces continued questions about his Waitangi Treaty Grounds absence
The Prime Minister's opted for Akaroa over Northland this year.
Watch: Dramatic cruise ship rescue by Northland helicopter crew
A cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.
Kaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy building
Kaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation
News snippets from the Far North
News briefs from the Far North - edible gardens, highway work and faulty lifejackets
‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust
It came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.
Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved
How quick-thinking police rescued two teens at Waitangi celebrations
Police said the teens were fully clothed, wearing Crocs and struggling to swim.
Seymour's mic taken away, protesters turn their backs during Waitangi speech
The atmosphere was intense as David Seymour bent down to pick up the wero.
Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.
Mexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' ‘xenophobic’ comments
The comments from Shane Jones have been deemed 'xenophobic' by the Greens.
Kaikohe home building helped by council $39m water infrastructure spend
Upgrade will permit the construction of new homes.