Thefts hurting Northland oyster farmers
Thieves putting health at risk by stealing while farms closed due to contamination.
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$1.28m Russell wharf upgrade completed
The PGF contributed almost $6m to wharf upgrades in Russell, Paihia and Opua.
Latest Waitangi dumping cleaned up within days
Employer takes responsibility, cleans up mess at dumping hot spot.
Campaigner wins first round against controversial spray
EPA to re-assess use of Hi-Cane spray, a move which could lead to a ban.
Kaitaia and Kaikohe are the places to invest in rental properties
Latest figures show Kaitaia and Kaikohe are the best places to invest in rental properties
Far North District Council defends dog pound secrecy
Original plans for new pounds at Ngāwhā and Kaitaia shelved after budget blowout.
Four of Northland's five MPs vote for Abortion Bill
Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.
Flood of would-be mayors, drought of councillors
In the Far North it seems everyone wants to be mayor but no one wants to be a councillor.
Russell campground top predator-free spot
Holiday park home to more than 50 native bird species including kiwi and weka.
Bay News: Love story sparks botanical photo journey
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Picking up rubbish begins to pall for Paihia residents
Paihia asks for a political solution to roadside littering.
Baby Neve's goody bag: A year in gifts for the first baby
The gifts for the country's first baby have come from every corner of the globe.
Feijoa growers devastated by 'double whammy'
Some growers are losing 95 per cent of their crop and may have to quit their orchards.
Bay Of Islands' Upsurge Festival a huge success
In the final act of the Bay of Islands' Upsurge Festival, Nadia Reid was superb.
In Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journey
Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.
Fruit growing family win big at Northland farm awards
Whangārei family win Northland Ballance Farm Environment Award winners
Sentencing of men who attacked Kerikeri 82-year-old deferred again
Victim was beaten by 17yo hitchhikers who dumped him by the roadside and stole his car.
Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.
Weight loss app created by 'accidental entrepreneurs'
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Backpacker's 'amazing' car stolen from Paihia hostel, torched
Traveller, 19, heartened by community's offers of help.
Day of fires keeps North's emergency services busy
A day of fires Northland saw three houses gutted, as well as a garage and a bakery fire.
Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.
Power outage brings First World problems
A power outage leaves our columnist held hostage by an automatic garage door.
Floss the dog confirms life after death
I'm writing from what we dogs call 'the other side'.
Homicide investigation: Four-week-old girl suffered brain injury
Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia
$8.2m from Provincial Growth Fund for projects in Kaitaia
Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.
NZ Order of Merit for Sir Hekenukumai Busby
Hekenukumai Puhipi (Busby) has been knighted at Waitangi.
DoC appeals for consideration of a dolphin mother in mourning
A grieving dolphin in the Bay of Islands should be left alone, says Doc.
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Bad start to Summer for tourists in Bay of Islands
Police warning: There have been a series of robberies in the Far North so be vigilant.
Leave pets baking in cars and risk a fine
SPCA advises Northlanders against leaving their animals baking in cars.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.