‘It’s pretty s***ty’: Warriors star calls for return of stolen boots
The items were meant to help raise funds for a Labour Weekend tournament.
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Celebrate Northland talent with fun, music and markets this weekend
Don't be stuck for something to do this long weekend, there are activities for everyone.
Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back
"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."
Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day
Maitai Bay rāhui sees sealife return to the Far North bay.
Kawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awards
Far North's famous loos only Northland finalist in national competition.
Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre hailed a success after first six months
Around 9000 a month using Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre.
Staff member assaulted during petrol station robbery in Whangārei
Police are seeking sightings of a white Toyota Aqua and a silver Nissan Bluebird.
Live weather updates: Motorists urged to take care amid wild weather
The heavy rain warning for Northland is expected to finish by 2pm.
Far North councillor and waka ama champ leads Northland challenge
District councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira leads Northland's waka ama champs assault.
Far North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chop
Privet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.
World-champ kiteboarder saves swimmer struggling in estuary
The young man got lucky when Marc Jacobs spotted him struggling to keep afloat.
Shane Reti says health portfolio in good shape for Simeon Brown
While he has lost health, Reti says he is still representing Whangārei at the top table.
Beloved mum’s death not suspicious, police say
The woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property on Saturday afternoon.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
The 'heartland for Māori culture and enterprise' to celebrate Māori business
Applications and nominations for the 2025 awards are open until February 14.
Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke
The crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.
Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.
Vehicle found damaged after reports of shots fired in Raumanga
Gunshots were reportedly heard at a Hedley Place property on Thursday night.
Taheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% contained
On Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire.
What's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?
Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?
News briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hit
News snippets from the Far North
Far North public toilets hit by vandalism
The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.
Help keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers needed
Volunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands
Fire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictions
Far North under fire and water restrictions
Investigators uncover the cause of Whangārei’s 20ha blaze
Northland's fire permits have been suspended until further notice due to risky conditions.
'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayaker
Oliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.
Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake
Top Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.
Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff
JR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers
'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary school
A private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.
News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say
Far North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title bout
Northland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.