Carrington Estate golf resort selling off four luxury homes with $1 reserves
'We’re finding the Auckland-creep is heading up this way coming that bit further north.'
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Chef of the Year finalist credits Northland collaboration for success
Schnappa Rock's Dean Thompson is a finalist in Hospitality NZ's Chef of the Year award.
Join the breakfast club or reach new heights at the circus: Something for everyone these school holidays
The winter school holidays run from July 6-21 - so what is there to do?
Circus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilities
The community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensation
The power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.
Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal
A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.
Police speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati
The four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
'Waste of ratepayer money': Council 'seeking advice' after forging ahead with speed limit reductions
Far North District Council reduced speeds on 300 roads. Now it might have to reverse them.
Northland businesses feeling the pinch offered workshops, mentoring
ASB economists warn about Northland’s outlook but help is on hand for businesses.
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
News snippets from the Far North
Four-time blood cancer survivor Frankie's family vital to her survival
It's a cause close to their heart as their daughter beat cancer for the fourth time.
Whangārei dips below 4 degrees in icy start to the day
Winter is well and truly here in Northland after a frosty morning
Police investigating unexplained death of young child from nine years ago
Kaikohe police are investigating a 9 year old historical child death.
Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'
Got New Year plans? First Northern Bass lineup dropped
Wet and muddy weather last time hasn't dampened future plans
Controversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs
119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
More opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up
$153m was put aside in the Budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
Hūhana Lyndon: By giving Māori the voice we were promised, there is hope for the future we all deserve
Opinion: Here, in the Far North, support for Māori wards has been strong.
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.
Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
Customers owed thousands from Flaming Fires offered warmth from rival
Liquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.
'There’s just nothing': Family eyeing homeschooling due to lack of learning support
The 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.
'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armyworm
Fall armyworm was first detected in Northland in 2023 - so what's being done now?
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
After year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infants
Northland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.
'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuries
Sandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.
Northland businesses cautiously optimistic after busy Matariki weekend
This weekend was the first after the opening - so how did Northland fare?
Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support
Far North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.