Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.
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Pipes fixed but silt in town's water source means treatment plant struggling to keep up.
Social housing concerns spark record public meeting in Kerikeri
Kāinga Ora a no-show as almost 800 people crowd into venue and another 375 follow online.
Northland business making emergency homes for cyclone-hit families in Tairāwhiti
Site Scope has delivered four transportable homes so far with eight more to come.
Northland house prices plummet but still ‘significantly up’ from pre-Covid levels
Property values are still well above levels recorded in March 2020.
Kāinga Ora won't come to public meeting about Kerikeri social housing plans
The housing agency says it has to be neutral so can’t take part in the 'political' event.
Double-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his system
The judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.
‘Don’t be an idiot’: Man’s plea after losing mum, little brother in head-on crash
Grieving family wants tougher penalties for fatal crash drivers under influence of drugs.
Northland club rugby: Bone-crunching tackles in Hora Hora v Sharks Prems clash
Hora Hora hand the Sharks their first defeat in Premier rugby.
Classic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto event
Big crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.
Joe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challenges
We were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.
Kerikeri road closure plan tweaked after outcry over GP access
Road closure would have also stopped some Kerikeri residents driving home.
Northland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s Counsel
Kaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.
'Are you a real mermaid?': Competitive swimmer floats art of mermaiding
Caitlin Ahlers is used to youngsters asking her if she's a real mermaid.
‘A chance to celebrate something everyone loves’: Craft beer festival coming to Kerikeri
Inaugural Brew of Islands to be held at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre from July 21 - 22.
Whangārei records lowest ever March temperature with dry, cool start to autumn - but more rain and higher temps expected
Northland's record wet summer gives way to drier and cooler autumn.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
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Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Win tickets: Big Bike Film Night’s celebration of cycling returns to Northland
One-night festival features 10 bike-themed short films from NZ and around the world.
Kerikeri kiwifruit company's rehearing bid declined
Conversation at a party not considered new evidence for rehearing.
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.
New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
Whangaroa hapū call for Govt to ban mining on conservation land
A Northland kauri reserve is among areas where an Oz billionaire has prospecting permits.
‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.
Whole of Northland benefits from tourism industry
Many Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.
Kerikeri land sold to Australian company; pets to appear on postage stamps
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Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
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Compact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchase
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Bay of Islands cat rescue fundraiser provides Easter fun
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'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.