Meet the candidates: Brad Flutey - Northland Electorate
Social Credit's Northland candidate opposed to amalgamation of councils and GMOs.
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Assault at Kaikohe Mobil petrol station
Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.
Ngāwhā hot pools weeks away from re-opening
Both pool complexes have been closed for upgrades but one is about to throw open doors.
Volunteers needed for Waitangi River tree planting
The planting event is hosted by a new trust which is aiming to restore life to the awa.
Mum wants to start conversation about the danger of meth
Mum of meth-addicted Northlander calls for help with long-term treatment and rehab.
Women rescued after five hours in flooded river
The women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
Woman in pre-term labour airlifted from storm-ravaged Northland
Flooding and slips closed the roads surrounding the woman, who's just 29 weeks' pregnant.
Northlanders urged to report whale sightings
Scientists want reports of any southern right whales especially.
Northland volunteer groups recognised for brave rescue missions
Four people owe their lives to rescuers' skill, bravery.
Union calls for safer aged care staffing
Covid-19 has placed staff under even more pressure.
Cheap power drawcard for industrial park
Park hopes to draw tenants with cheap power, secure water supply and ready infrastructure.
Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.
Rawene's 'Puzzleman' opens Northland's first puzzle museum
Bearded giant Louis Toorenburg is one of New Zealand's top puzzlers.
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
The Waipapa man whose house was destroyed by fire is grateful for community support.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Northland health advocates welcome damning review
The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.
Go Local! Travel business given helping hand by website designer
Shannell Christmas found opening a travel business a month before lockdown challenging.
Northland breast cancer screening clinics busy clearing backlog
And Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are back - now in July.
North truck driver's 30-year, no-crash record ends
'I knew it wasn't good when I looked back in the mirrors and saw the wheels in the air.'
Teens tried in vain to save 18yo stabbed at party - fifth homicide in NZ in a week
Neighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.
Go Local! Waipū brewery makes top 30 with two of its beers
A Northland brewery has made the top 30 in this year's New World Beer and Cider Awards.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised
Seven Northlanders have been recognised for their service to the community.
Northland awakes from lockdown hibernation as NZ moves into level 2
Family reunions, haircuts and a caffeine fix – it was a big day for Northland in level 2.
Oh, the places we go: Northlanders welcome level 2
Northlanders out and about as country goes into level 2.
One active Covid-19 case left in Northland
The latest update on Northland's fight against Covid-19.
Level 2 a lifeline for Northland businesses
Hairdressers and bars are making sure to tick every box ahead of a move to level 2.
Northland 20 days without a case
The latest information regarding Northland and New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.
DHB expects increase in Covid-19 testing in winter
We may see a rise in the number of people 'under investigation' for Covid-19 in hospitals.
NZ goes two days without new Covid-19 case
The number of Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19 in hospital has decreased.
Seventeen Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19
The 17 Northlanders had either not been tested or they were waiting on a test result.
No new Covid-19 cases for NZ, four active in Northland
The latest update on Covid-19 in Northland.