Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day
The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.
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Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
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'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi
The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.
Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour
The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.
History-making Māori land marches woven into defence at Harawira child sex-abuse trial
The complainant acknowledged disliking the defendant's high-profile activist family.
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Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
One dead after water-related incident in Northland
Police are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome
The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.
Far North council changes Māori name ahead of Waitangi Day
The refresh did not alter the council’s legal name.
'The thing with cancer is, it doesn’t discriminate': Young mum's message after shock diagnosis
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Fuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refinery
Resources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.
Celebrity Treasure Island winner and comedian opens up about his friends, mum and his show
He is keen to spend more time in the region.
Health warning issued as fire burns in Kaipara
Residents woke to ash and soot on their cars.
'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’
The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.
'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plans
A meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.
What's on this Waitangi weekend
Plenty is on offer to cater for people with all interests this weekend.
Far North Mayor hosts first-time Waitangi local government sector presence
'It’s taken a lot of work to get as far as this.'
'I was s*** scared': Court hears police interview with woman telling of childhood sex abuse
The defendant belongs to one of NZ's most prominent families of Māori rights activists.
'I'm effectively cured': Gene-editing trial proves promising for treating rare disorder
Judy Knox no longer takes drugs for her potentially fatal disorder, hereditary angioedema.
Rugby league fundraiser for youth attracts major sporting talent
Among the star-studded line up are Kiwi players Ruben Wiki, Duane Mann, and Jerry Suesue.
Northland's median weekly rent revealed
Whangārei had the highest median weekly rental price in Northland according to Trade Me
Former Blues rugby player mourns loss of two family members and dog in crash
Their car smashed into a tree, bursting into flames.
Undersized, over the limit and prohibited: Scallop divers break all the rules
The two men were caught in the Whangārei Harbour late last year.
Head Hunters-linked duo appear in Auckland court together for first time on murder charge
Samuel Curle died weeks after he was found on the Kaipara Coast Highway in November.
Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable
Want to start a food forest but don't know how? Join the Northland Edible Garden Trail.
'We’ll get remarkably quiet': Businesses face tough decisions ahead of Brynderwyns closure
Transport companies will “have to pass costs on”.
‘Your fella better sleep with one eye open:’ Man allegedly attacked ex's new love with a hammer
The assault is alleged to have occurred at Jaggers Camp near Ocean Beach.
'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen
The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.
'All-round good guy' killed alongside mother in fiery crash
Gerald Mannion has been described as an 'all-round good guy' by his Lions friends.
Former WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday: 'It’s just a big adventure'
Whangārei resident Ross Maclaren turns 100 on Monday.
Thunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
Taking it day by day: Ultra-marathon runner aims for world record
Want to run an ultra-marathon a day? Shannon-Leigh Litt explains how it's done.