News in brief: Surf lifesavers back; Māori Battalion medals; five injured in crash
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Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
Whangārei's Wiremu Neho named community golf coach of the year
Several of his prodigies have reached high performance levels nationally.
From water to wine: The story of Dancing Petrel
A lifestyle change led to couple producing award-winning wines.
'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for region
There are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.
'It was really fun': School funds trip for students who show positive attitude to learning
School trip a reward for school attendance and positive attitude.
'Scary': Calls for more police after Ruakākā homicide investigation launched
Ruakākā homicide inquiry: Locals from small community want increased police presence
Election night with Winston Peters - a plea for a truce and a pathway for our nation
OPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.
Climate change exhibition to be opened by UK envoy
Trouble in Paradise – Climate Change in the Pacific exhibition on show in Kerikeri.
Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
Fights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.
Ngāpuhi and Far North Holdings combine for unique Kaikohe housing project
Sixty new homes in Kaikohe from first-of-its-kind development.
Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.
Far North waka ama paddlers put Te Hiku on the world stage
The paddlers represented Waka Ama NZ who came out on top at this year's event
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
No major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awards
Ten Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards
Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmers
No big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout
Northland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgrade
News snippets from across Northland.
A friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with Northlanders
The Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei
You know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo sings
The Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.
Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for parole
Man who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole
Cruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of Plenty
The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.
Just in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watch
Keep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.
Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury
The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.
Sharp increase in number of kiwi killed by dogs in Bay of Islands, data shows
Last month, six birds were killed by wandering dogs near Paihia.
End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished
The boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.
Election 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the election
Do you have questions for the candidates?
Unwanted dogs could become drug sniffing superstars
Detector dog trainers reckon Northland's pooches are the best
Council navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adopted
There are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.
Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
Tiki Taane to head Bay of Islands it! Festival
The it! Festival has been a popular stop in Paihia for over a decade.
Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.