Iwi leader hits back at PM's promise: The North has been 'forgotten for decades'
Northland's state post-cyclone highlights decades of under-investment, says iwi leader.
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Closed detour through Waipū and Mangawhai should reopen on Friday
Blocked Waipū and Mangawhai detour round SH1 Brynderwyns closure cleared on Friday
Dog stolen along with van returned but man's livelihood remains in tatters
Rodney Murray was getting water for CatDog when his van - and the dog - were stolen.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Whangārei, Kaipara
Severe thunderstorms are not what sodden Northland needs.
Famous ventriloquist David Strassman's kind gesture in wake of cyclone
The comedian is giving away tickets to his Whangārei show.
It's the right thing to do: SPCA urges doggy daycare centres to get certified to improve animal welfare
A Whangārei doggy daycare is urging other daycare centres to get certified with the SPCA.
Photos: Northlanders turnout in droves for popular fun run in the sun
Many Northlanders donned their running shoes to take part in the much-loved event.
NZ Herald and Northern Advocate papers unable to be delivered
Flooding and slips made delivery conditions too difficult.
Drug dealing trio plead guilty to 40-plus charges ahead of trial
Three drug dealers including two women admit to over 40 charges of offending.
'Northland is absolutely not forgotten': PM Hipkins on cyclone rebuild
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Northland mayors and leaders over roading.
Happy birthday Hundertwasser: Iconic art centre celebrates its first year
More than 80,000 visitors have stepped through the doors of the famous art centre.
Sport Thought: Conbrio Northland Sports Awards finalists named
The awards are a reflection of the sporting talent we have in Northland.
Negative thoughts and mental decline
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Elon Musk cold-shoulders National MP Shane Reti's appeal for help
The Whangārei-based list MP told Musk we need bulk shipment of several hundred terminals.
PM meets with Te Tai Tokerau cyclone relief teams
The Prime Minister met with the food and essentials delivery team Tai Timu Tai Pari.
Ukrainian woman begs Northlanders to not forget home country as war surpasses a year
It's been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and Olesya Gan checks in on her family daily
Evacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone
"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."
Brynderwyns detour via Mangawhai closed due to flooding, slips
Flooding is reportedly deep on the road at Hakaru.
200th kiwi released on Tūtūkākā Coast
A Whakawātea marked an important day for the ongoing conservation project.
Parihaka off limits after spate of slips
Many of the slips are still moving, Whangārei District Council has warned.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Northland
Thunderstorms are expected in southern Northland this afternoon.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 6 Summerset villages lost power, communications
"Ran essential services on generator power, fully supplied with food and medication."
Our weathered roads: Is it time to turn to rail?
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Efforts to tackle truancy in Te Tai Tokerau need to be 'grassroots'
Where does the funding need to go for it to make a difference?
Opinion: Why Cyclone Gabrielle warnings went unheeded
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Northland tamariki measles immunisation rates 'too low'
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Single-parent families to mostly occupy new low-cost houses
Affordable living and long-term tenures bring security for families in need.
First hint of timeline for possible Brynderwyns reopening revealed
There is now a timeline for the reopening of SH1 from Brynderwyn to Waipū.
Septuagenarian goes to court over sexual offending
Court sentences Northland sexual offender to prison
'A good soul lost at sea': Whānau fundraise to help search for missing kayaker
Johnny Latimer has been missing since he headed out for a kayak on Thursday night.
'Really caring' nurses provide medical clinic for Pouto residents
The iwi provider visits rural areas in the Kaipara on a monthly basis.
Do you know your numbers? Heart health awareness campaign hits Whangārei
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer.