Peria School prizegiving awards student excellence
Students at Peria School in Far North lauded at prizegiving
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'Postcode lottery': Northland's battle against cancer care inequities
Northland had the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses and the second-highest death rate.
'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornado
Tina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.
Plans for Whangārei four-star hotel kept under wraps – for now
An international hotel chain is staying mum on its Whangārei hotel plans – it has to.
Final curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crash
Michael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
Man appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclist
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.
‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghy
The injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.
Delays expected following serious crash in Northland
Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.
Rāhui in place following Northland motorcyclist death
Police are investigating after the motorcyclist was found dead in a creek yesterday.
Charges laid over fatal hit-and-run in Ōkaihau
A 19-year-old man died from his injuries late on Tuesday night.
Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns
Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.
No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title
Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary
The 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.
Cyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in Northland
An investigation team is hunting for the person responsible.
Motorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigating
The road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.
Mangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopening
Despite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm
Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.
‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornado
Residents praised the community's strong support and spirit.
'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand mining
Protesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.
Thermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fund
Far North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.
Tornado’s trail of destruction leaves 35 Mangawhai buildings damaged, 200 homes still without power
The Mangawhai tornado seriously injured two people were and damaged 35 homes.
Mangawhai tornado: Family say it was a ‘miracle’ injured woman survived
The woman has had surgery on her broken arm and cuts, with more to come.
Trust providing support for disabled robbed of more than $2000
Money raised for the Special Olympics was taken.
Veteran firefighter says Mangawhai tornado worst he’s seen
Mangawhai residents are rallying to help one another after the tornado.
Civil Defence Controller sends a message to the public following Mangawhai disaster
John Burt, Kaipara Civil Defence management local controller warns people of the danger in Mangawhai and urges them to stay home, stay away if possible. Video / NZ Herald
Cracking success for Northland peanut trials
The three-year trial means Northland is one step closer to establishing an industry.
‘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.
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."
Kawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awards
Far North's famous loos only Northland finalist in national competition.
Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day
Maitai Bay rāhui sees sealife return to the Far North bay.
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.