Sand excavation at Matapōuri to restart despite stark opposition
From 30 submissions the resource consent application received, 17 opposed the plans.
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Sports award season hitting its stride
Sport Northland's chief executive previews the upcoming awards nights for the region.
Q/A with NFF's Dave Alabaster
This feature is the first of many which will show the amazing work of our local coaches.
Man sentenced to jail after assault on two Whangārei police officers
Officer seriously injured, in hospital for eight days, 10 stitches to a wound on cheek
Community efforts bring back birdsong
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Taipā bridge to open in time for summer traffic
A viewing platform acknowledges the bridge's place as a summertime resting, diving spot.
Mānuka honey definition stinging beekeepers
Northlanders in the honey industry want the definition of mānuka honey changed.
Taniwha woes prompt youth commitment
Building from local youth is the next step forward for the Taniwha.
Stolen dog found by police at Northland property
"It's like taking a family member."
Northland children get visit from Duffy Books in Home team
Kaitaia kids excited by Duffy Books in Homes visit
Boat flips during morning fishing trip off Northland
Boat flips and two people are left clinging to upturned vessel.
Whangārei Speedway: Action-packed weekend opens season
About 20 drivers took to the local track to open up the speedway season for 2019/20.
Students buzzing over bees
After a rollercoaster ride, Kawakawa School finally has its beehive.
Video: Kiwis speak inside Chile riots
Four Northlanders are stuck in the middle of deadly riots in Santiago, Chile.
Farah Palmer Cup: Two boxes left to tick for Kauri
The team have set their goals very high for the next few years in the competition.
Drug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland
10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.
Video: Kiwis caught in Chile riots
A group of Northlanders are stuck in the middle of deadly riots over public transport.
Football festival brings culture and competition
The sun was shining on Tikipunga Sports Park on Saturday for a day of great scenes.
Peck heroics guides Northern to debut win
The game seemed all but lost for FMG Northern, then Brandon Peck came to the crease.
Men charged with rioting in Otangārei appear in court
Men charged with rioting in Otangarei make court appearance.
Northland karate kids set to impress
Might we be seeing another two medals added to the local karate club's tally.
Staff evacuate Fonterra Kauri site when alarms sound
One person was taken to hospital and four others checked by St John ambulance staff.
Book captures memories of Kaurihohore and Vinegar Hill
Descendants of many of the early settlers still live in Kaurihohore and Vinegar Hill area.
Vintage railway stalwart 'lived his passion'
Johnson Davis leaves a space in Kawakawa that will be hard to fill.
Stadium numbers speaks volumes
Did Northland rugby fans continue to turn up for the Taniwha? Read the numbers here.
Numbers booming in secondary schools volleyball
Will volleyball become one of the strong sporting codes in Northland in the near future?
Commissioner ramps up fight against child poverty
Commissioner: Neo-liberal economic policies force 100,000 NZ children into deeper poverty.
Kaipara result confirmed, wait for rest of Northland results
Results for all Northland local body elections still pending, apart from Kaipara.
Northland Rescue Helicopter appeal kicks off
"We receive tremendous support around Northland there is such a strong community spirit"
What's on: Spectacular walks in the Bay
If you love a good walk and spectacular views, Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is for you.
Markets on the move in Whangārei by about 300m
Market-goers will also have easy access to explore the ever-changing exhibitions of art.
Budding Northland neurosurgeon wins $20k scholarship
Whiti Hoori, from Waikare, spends three hours a day travelling to and from school.