Opponents heartbroken as Paihia breakwater proposal refloated by Shane Jones
The Paihia breakwater divided the town but is needed for road protection, minister says.
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Ōmāpere bach could fulfil dreams of waterfront living
Ōmāpere bach expecting strong interest from Auckland buyers.
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statistics
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.
'It was so painful' - Family of Kaitāia toddler killed in driveway recall efforts to save her
Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.
Northland weather outlook: Warm, wet this month
The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.
Govt's axing of planned road safety upgrades 'devastating' - councillor
The improvements were vital in a town which had no public transport.
Classic sailing boats return to Northland waters this weekend
"Going around the course you see all kinds of boats and rigs."
Dotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to beware
It was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.
National champs first priority for Northland bowlers ahead of club comps
Seven Northland bowlers in NZ singles and pairs nationals.
'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone Store
The man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.
Here come the sunflowers - Waitangi Kindergarten's blooms outshine all others
Giant sunflowers grown by Waitangi Kindergarten kids earn them regional honours.
Kaitāia police missing out on community interaction
OPINION: Peter Jackson bemoans the changes in officialdom that alter NYE celebrations.
Far North duo to head Northland Inc board
Far North's Suzanne Duncan and Mark Osborne to head regional development agency board.
News briefs from the Far North: Treaty Grounds bomb threat; baby among road deaths; and shellfish warning
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North woman has growing business 18 years after being unable to find eco-friendly coffin for dad
It hasn't been an easy journey for the company.
'Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins die
After deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.
Rain stays away, but Northland's Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular a happy wet event
Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular draws crowds to Far North coastal settlement.
6-month-old baby dies in hospital following crash in Waima, Far North
The recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
Golfer could make international final at famous Scottish course
Whangārei's Neil Davidson has shot at world nine-hole golf final in Scotland.
'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks
Tourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.
Agreement to help save Northland’s largest lake
Agreement should help restore Lake Ōmāpere's life force.
Holiday deaths in Far North sees police issue plea for more care
Far North holiday road and water deaths spark safety plea from police.
Peria School students rebury time capsule to be opened again in 2048
Time capsule opened at Peria School's 150th celebration, reburied it for future discovery
News briefs from the Far North: Quirky tractor spectacular, Lotto luck; and new boat race
News snippets from the Far North.
Innovative product earns construction company 30k development grant
Northland's Rockstead Construction wins $30k development grant for eco building product.
News briefs: R. Tucker Thompson success, Lake Ōmāpere agreement and Lotto luck
News snippets from Northland
Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.
Northland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/evening
Thunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon
Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.
Toxic shellfish warning for Northland's west coast - don't eat them
Very high levels of toxin-producing phytoplankton have been found in seawater tests.