Far North District mayor recognised internationally
Moko Tepania presented with an award as one of the world's top young politicians of 2023.
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Whangārei colder than Invercargill overnight: Northland catches a chill
A colder than normal October is on the cards.
'My heart was pounding, I was shaking': Fears women are being targeted on rural roads
More women have come forward to share their alarming encounters with a lone motorist.
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.
Seeing red: Cause of shocking colour in Bay of Islands estuary revealed
"The damage we do now is going to catch up with future generations.”
General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for Te Tai Tōkerau
Tai Tōkerau candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.
'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakes
A new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.
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
Tree-mendous adventure comes to an end as popular spot closes
Glenverbie's Adventure Forest has been a hub for adrenaline junkies since 2007.
General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for the Whangārei electorate
Whangārei candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.
Auckland close the door on Taniwha's hopes for NPC win
Northland has not won at Eden Park since October 2008.
'Huge flash and loud bang' as lightning strikes gas bottle and sets home alight
Phone chargers were blown apart and plugs were sent flying from the walls.
Summer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth it
The work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
Hipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.
What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition
A labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.
Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way
What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding
The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.
Gun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leader
Gone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.
SPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstep
Usually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".
Northland's Erin Smith tight-lipped on upcoming appearance on dating show
Northland Te Whatu Ora staffer to appear on new dating show Down for Love.
'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night
"Who knows what their intention was.”
'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businesses
A group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.
Hundreds gather to farewell Māori leader Sir Patu Hohepa
Hohepa’s legacy extended far beyond Aotearoa.
No major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awards
Ten Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards
Helping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kg
A Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?
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
A win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents
"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".
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.
A parent's guide to entertaining the kids these school holidays
Circus workshops to wood working and other arty crafts: A list your kids are sure to love.