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Ninety Mile Beach Management Plan launches
Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.
Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Body in burning car near Kerikeri 'unexplained'
Too early to know whether death by Wharau Rd beach is suspicious, police say.
Police investigate body in burning car near Kerikeri
Emergency services were called to the car fire at the end of Wharau Rd at 7pm on Tuesday.
Northland printmaker's exhibition launch a success
Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.
Teen battling rare kidney disorder completes 50 TRYathlons
Sam was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disorder, at a young age.
Whānau 'heartbroken' over coroner's finding of preventable death
'Magoo served his country, his community and in his last, he served his whānau'.
Mana whenua seeking Kamo name change
A local hapū are seeking a name change for the township of Kamo.
1116 containers destined for Auckland from Northland port
While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.
Interactive Nukutawhiti voyage story goes online
A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.
Young jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earrings
Mentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.
Bay of Islands tourist town 'not safe for locals': Govt lobbied for more police
Meeting organiser plans to put heat on government for more funding for Northland police.
Big whale takes '3 months' to decompose
Intricate ecosystem and rescue attempts outlined as whale rescues capture attention.
Lack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coroner
Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach
Dob in a drug smuggler: Kiwis urged to help protect NZ borders
In 2016 a tip-off about odd behaviour at Ahipara led to NZ's biggest methamphetamine bust.
Tracks, campground near Cape Reinga closed amid fears of feral dog attacks
Up to four packs of dogs seen in area near Cape Reinga; walkers, wildlife at risk.
Five more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attack
People urged to be vigilant about wandering dogs after latest deaths on Purerua Peninsula.
Council and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiers
Members of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.
Junior-preneur series: Why children can be taught entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.
Rescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighbours
The lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.
Northland's Matapouri Rd scene of fatal crash
Northland's 2021 road toll rises to 7 after death near Matapouri
Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis visits Pātaua occupation
'We'll block the road if we have to': Occupiers tell Māori-Crown Relations Minister.
Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win
Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket
Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'
Whangārei early childhood centre's pataka kai teaching valuable lessons
Whangārei's Geckos Early Learning Centre builds pataka kai to help feed community
Car gutted by fire in Kerikeri
Blaze is thought to have been started by a battery resting on the back seat.
Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.
'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'
Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.
Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters
To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.
Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station
The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.
Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka
A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.
'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.
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake