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Kerikeri social housing plans on hold, community group says
A redesign could be on the way for a controversial high-density social housing complex.
World-leading robot plane venture takes off in Kerikeri
Venture fulfils a dream of bringing tech opportunities home for Northland youth.
Sharks climb atop the points ladder in Premier rugby
Kerikeri turn on the screws to beat Hora Hora at home.
Police investigating four serious Northland crashes need help from the public
Witnesses to four serious crashes in Northland wanted by police
Art project blends biology and tech
Artists from Northland, Scotland and Brazil taking part in online art gallery.
Teen jailed for five years for killing Good Samaritan who gave him a lift
Northlander Michael Biggins was giving two youths a lift when he was stabbed to death.
‘Cluster of potholes’ causes airbags to deploy, leaves mum with huge repair bill
A Northland mum is in shock after she hit several potholes causing an airbag to deploy.
'Something utterly ridiculous': Business owner begins hunt for Northland's ugliest car
Melanie Kinghan has hatched another plan to liven up her Kerikeri Rd business.
'Terrible' dog pound euthanasia rates under fire
Animal group raises concerns but experts urge caution when rehoming.
70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trials
Northland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools
Far North residents choosing not to get cancer treatment because of travel stress
Funding to support isolated Northland communities get access to hospital services.
Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding
Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.
Pro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to Northland
Michel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.
Sea rescue: Skipper operates on crewmate, guided by surgeon via FaceTime
Northland rescue chopper crew praised for skill, professionalism.
Noisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylaw
Animal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.
Explosive and dynamic: Theatre company thrilled to bring coming-of-age show to the North
A punk-style theatre production will be performed in Whangārei and Kerikeri soon.
'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRT
Northland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.
Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive
New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.
Missing in action: One life-sized gorilla and a three-metre triceratops stolen from quirky Kerikeri business
A Kerikeri business owner is appealing for the return of her dinosaur and gorilla statues.
Northlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours down
SH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.
Far North mum organises bike-packing adventure during private battle
A Far North mum has helped create a bike-packing adventure despite her cancer battle.
Kamo win to climb to second position on the points ladder
Defensive lapses cost Hikurangi as Kamo turned the screws.
Sign reveals Kāinga Ora’s plans for six-storey building in Kerikeri — except it’s a hoax
Resource consent sign added fuel to fire of social housing debate until truth came out.
Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.
Kerikeri residents urged to cut water use after pipe break
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.
‘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.
Double-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his system
The judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.
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.