Law change strips red tape from sheds, sleepouts
From August sheds and cabins up to 30sq m won't need a council building consent.
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Coach profile: Kaitaia netball's Gloria Harrison
Despite the effect of Covid-19, netball is on its way back to Northland's courts.
300 touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools
Sport has the ability to unite and cut across all layers of society - Duane Dalton.
Northland news in brief: Carjacker appears in court; blaze at Waipapa timber mill
News snippets from across the region.
Services to resume for religious groups
Practising your faith becomes a little bit easier from today as gathering limits relaxed.
Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust
Police search Northland properties and arrest gang members.
Labour chooses local lawyer to contest Whangārei seat
The 47-year-old mother of four will look to unseat National's Dr Shane Reti.
Lake Ōmāpere water cleared for use in drought-hit Kaikohe
But it will be used only in an emergency.
Cancer treatment centre staff and patients make sacrifices during pandemic
Nurses and healthcare assistants have been working at capacity without outside support.
In brief: Reti climbs to 17th place; charity donation box thief in court
New snippets from across the region.
Northland women's rugby hanging in the balance
It would be a great loss to New Zealand women's rugby if the Kauri were omitted this year.
Rash of crashes highlight need for care
Police will be patrolling Northland's highways over the long weekend.
Critically injured rider 'not wearing helmet'
Rider flown to Auckland City Hospital from Te Tii with head and leg injuries.
Iwi say more time needed for Dome Valley landfill feedback
The iwi say the submission period should be extended due to the impacts of Covid-19.
Whangārei police opt for pedal power on patrol
Offciers on bikes ride shared pathway and city to ensure it's a safe place for everyone.
Kaumātua Hohepa Rudolph will be 'sorely missed'
Kaumātua Hohepa Rudolph died on Sunday.
Infant allegedly assaulted; motorcyclist was critically injured
News snippets from across the region.
'Don't feed drunken pigeons' warns bird recovery centre
Don't give drunken kūkupa water or food, Bird Recovery Centre manager said.
Northland churches, sports given green light up to 100
Gatherings increase is much higher than previously expected.
Crash corner: Family fear someone will die
Family lives in fear someone will be seriously injured or killed on corner.
From Paihia and Pacific Ocean to Egypt and the Red Sea
Northland woman in military police team during deployment in Egypt.
Northland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with baby
Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.
Substantial discounts on offer for insulation and heating retrofits
Govt urges Northlanders to take advantage of subsidy on insulation and heating retrofits.
Northland winter codes outline possible return dates
Find out when your sport is expecting to return to play in Northland.
Final pieces for big project: Hundertwasser ceramic tiles to be laid soon
The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori is set to open for Christmas 2021.
Fees-free sports programme can be studied from anywhere in Northland
Much of the programme's delivery is online.
New member welcomed to Kerikeri village's burgeoning '100 Club'
Gwen Webb's 100th birthday one of the best ever, despite Covid-19 restrictions.
NRU CEO hits out at Taniwha rumours
NRU chief executive Cameron Bell said such rumours would be unsettling for players.
Northland news in brief: Coastguard search unsuccessful; 165 jobs for Northland
New snippets from across the region.
Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
Speed limits to be slashed in Far North
Most unsealed rural roads will be cut from 100km/h to 60km/h, sealed roads to 80km/h.
Steam engine find brings ferry restoration a step closer
The 110-year-old ferry will be part of a Bay of Islands train and boat steam excursion.
Northland news in brief: New Te Tai Tokerau candidate named; Kiwi sign stolen
News snippets from across the region.
Kaumātua, mentor, waka leader farewelled as iwi navigate Covid-19
Wiremu Wiremu, 80, was laid to rest near his marae at Rahiri on Monday.