Separate tickets for Hundertwasser rooftop garden and art gallery introduced
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Truck catches fire; State Highway reopens
A truck fire has closed part of the main highway.
'I thought they were going to pour petrol on me and burn me': Pensioner attacked at home
The 69yo believed the attack was targeted - although he says the motive is "misguided".
A time to reflect: Matariki celebrations more than just a public holiday
Matariki is celebrated over more than just one weekend for many Northlanders.
Whangārei Hospital emergency department needs more friends
More volunteers are needed to help put people at ease in the emergency department.
Youth homelessness will have 'got worse, not better' - researcher
A petition of nearly 8000 signatures calls for an end to youth homelessness.
Lifetime consequences: Counting the cost of wandering stock on Northland roads and highways
Taxpayers are forking out millions in ACC claims due to accidents involving roaming stock.
Poisoned port: Reward turns up new clues in hunt for Dave Davan's killer
Family and friends pooled together a $42,000 reward to help find Dave Davan's killer.
Full steam ahead for historic train's celebrated return
A massive restoration effort has seen the popular train return after gap of seven years.
Govt unveils new measures to protect native biodiversity
The associate minister chose Kerikeri for the announcement after a 2021 hīkoi in Kaikohe.
The weird and wonderful natural gems exclusively found in Northland
Meet the variety of plants and animals that are unique to Tai Tokerau.
Meet the Lion King cast 'smashing the glass ceiling' for disabled youngsters
Performers with and without disabilities have come together to create a memorable show.
Te Hiku revitalisation head fires parting shot at North’s ‘keyboard warriors’
The three-year project has given Kaitāia, Awanui, Ahipara 80 new assets and attractions.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
'Our lives have been turned upside down': Wife speaks of ‘horrific’ impact of street attack
The family have moved from Whangārei home and are renting an Auckland house near Rob.
Is $5 million dollars a life-changing amount of money?
What would you do if you won the big bucks during Wednesday night's Lotto draw?
Residents tell Fenz to 'get off your jacksie' as frustrations fire
Around 20 protestors gathered outside the local fire station to send a message to Fenz.
'I don’t want you driving': Daughter told to fly home rather than risk potholed roads
In the past 18 months, 26,350 potholes were reported across the region.
Lease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continue
An independent group of Te Hiku locals say they have what it takes to run the airport.
FNDC to adopt tikanga-based approach to move occupiers of land near Te Tii Marae
FNDC successfully seeks High Court order to move occupiers of reserve and accessway.
Dinosaur, gorilla land Kerikeri man in court
The identity of the accused thief has been revealed during a court appearance.
'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collision
Te Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.
One seriously injured, two arrested after Far North incident
Vehicle crashed into gate of residential property before an assault occurred, police say.
Celebrating Matariki with the Maramataka Queen
Maramataka’s revival, she believes, is due to people’s feelings of disconnect.
Joe Bennett: The plumber’s mission, to defy water, to hold it in check, to enable a world
OPINION: Plumbers are the true water gods of the world.
World Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson
'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'
Mad rush for discounts at the pump: Fuel prices hike as Govt ends tax cut
Fuel costs rose by 29c a litre at midnight on Friday when the Govt's tax discount ended.
Mayor ice cool as he surprises skaters at pop-up rink
The mayor donned his formal garb to skate some loops at the ice rink.
Light shows, tree planting, crafts and more: Your guide to what's on these holidays
Your guide to what's on in Northland these winter holidays
$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai couple
Northland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.
End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga
Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.
Celebrated squash icon Shelley Kitchen returns home to drive sport further
The New Zealand sporting star wants to give back to her home region.
Homegrown lawyer's free legal clinics to help those in need prove popular
Junior lawyer Keegan Jones said the demand for legal advice has been eye-opening.
'Hurting Kiwis big time': National leader Christopher Luxon talks cost of living at packed public meeting
The cost of living and crime were hot topics during Christopher Luxon's visit to Kerikeri.