Sawmill failed after banking on projected low log price
Feasibility study identified concerns before loan approval by Northland Regional Council.
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Berry shortage, rat plague behind starving kūkupa
Whangārei's Bird Recovery Centre is feeding an influx of hungry wood pigeons.
New residents wax lyrical about the beauty of Northland
Newcomers to Northland talk about what the region offers.
Shane Jones: I got you cash, now show me the votes
Forestry minister Shane Jones says: 'This is reciprocity. If you want it, back it.'
Commissioner to be appointed at Kamo High
Conflict with principal leads to Kamo High School board's resignation.
Principals happy to see school deciles scrapped
Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.
Oral submissions on Puriri Park Rd housing plan completed
Independent commissioners to rule on state housing development in Whangārei.
Mum's plea that her son serve his jail time in France
A Frenchman accepted $50,000 to help smuggle cocaine from a cruise ship into Northland.
Superette fills with fog, alleged robber flees with nothing
Incident took 31 seconds; police say fog cannon prevented another crime from happening.
Frenchman jailed 15 years for smuggling 24kg of cocaine
Man who imported 24kg of cocaine into Northland jailed
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid
"I'm picking this wasn't a highly thought out plan," said Judge Greg Davis.
Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds
The Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.
Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.
Top cop retires after sex assault acquittal
Detective Inspector Kevin Burke had been suspended since April 2017.
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
Northlanders off to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Hordes of Northlanders are off to Japan for a "familiar" event.
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die, fears for others
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die.
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon
Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
Photos: Te Tai Tokerau proves te reo alive and well in the region
Parade in Whangārei about showing "that te reo is here to stay" organisers say.
Horses injured, put down after massive electrical storm
Dozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.
Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Dogs threatening Whangārei kiwi reserve efforts
Dogs threatening Whangārei kiwi reserve efforts
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Man wins major Lotto prize twice in two weeks
Whangārei man celebrates back-to-back Lotto wins just one week apart.
Arrest after armed police, dogs descend on Whangārei
'It looks like every police car in Whangārei is here.'
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
Whangārei school in lockdown after suspected explosive device found
Whangārei school in lockdown after suspected explosive device found
Charge on Whangārei man upgraded to murder
Police upgrade a Whangārei man's charge from assault on a child to murder.
Reports on sagging land expected early this week
Stan Semenoff to do remedial work to prevent future damage to land he's developing.