New scheme aims to reduce impact of possums, mustelids and rats
Project aims to eradicate predators from the three main peninsulas in Bay of Islands
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Bay of Islands brewers tap into recipe for success
Family-owned brewery thirsty for success.
Ngāpuhi Northland Age editor excited about homecoming and new role
Myjanne Jensen is looking forward to her new role as editor of the Northland Age.
Queen's birthday honour a community effort, says Noma
Kawakawa resident Noma Shepherd has been made ONZM for services to the community.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Northlanders honoured for their service to the community
Northlanders recognised for service to the community in Queen's Birthday Honours.
Whānau of late Kaitaia man poorly treated by police receive apology
Northland's top cop acknowledged the distress police shortcomings created for the family.
Kaitaia CBD revamp starts next week
The $7m PGF-funded project includes upgrades in Ahipara and Awanui.
Joint effort to fix Taipā wastewater problems
Agreement to work together for best sewage solution ends long-running court action.
High-flying experience for Bay College students
The kids of form 9R had a memorable start to their week.
Bach destroyed in another arson at Ahipara
High tide meant firefighters had to use a 4WD ute to reach the blaze.
Photos: Ōhaeawai celebrates Taiamai Day
Ōhaeawai, just east of Kaikohe, has been celebrating Taiamai Day for more than a decade.
No let-up in water restrictions for Kaitaia - yet
Water restrictions lifted in Kawakawa-Moerewa and Kaikohe-Ngāwhā thanks to February rain.
Tough conditions no match for $30,000 winner
Winner Dickson Hohaia says he'll display his fish in his hallway for the rest of his life.
Topic of FNDC 'mega-consultation': Just about everything
Far North council consulting on four big plans, looking ahead up to 80 years, all at once.
Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui
Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.
Cup win a boost for Northland's future sailing champions - sailing veterans
Sailing veterans say sport needs to seize chance to get more youth, girls, Māori on board.
'We're very proud': Elation in Tuke's home town as Team NZ wins America's Cup
Fan zones across Northland erupt as Kiwi boat crushes Italian rival 7-3.
Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon
Project aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
Watch: Car rolls on Kerikeri's main street
Firefighters left wondering how driver managed to roll the car onto its side in CBD.
Creativity shines through the pain
Everyone experiences pain at some time in their lives.
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Red Knights mark club's 20th anniversary
Since starting in Hikurangi this firefighters' bike club has spread to every corner of NZ.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
New-look Waitangi dawn ceremony celebrations a hit
Hundreds turned out for the morning ceremony
Shane Jones takes the 'bongo van' around the roundabout
Ex-minister Jones says the roundabout will improve daily lives but baulks at $24.5m cost.
Marae backs plan for lower speed limits on SH10
Proposal would drop100km/h limit to 80km/h or 60km/h as cars enter or exit marae.
Massive fire started by faulty lighter on bed
The fire was so big it took 15 firefighters almost eight hours to put out.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
'Unbelievable' heat as huge fire razes buildings
Heat, lack of water and flammable gas cylinders posed headaches for firefighters.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Portia Woodman backs initiative to tackle Northland's period poverty problem
Portia Woodman is backing a new initiative to tackle period poverty in Northland.