The Big Check-in for Northland rural community needing help after cyclone damage
Rural Northlanders hit hard by cyclone to get online support event.
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Kayak lessons; veterans photo exhibition and police want reports of burnouts
News snippets from Northland.
Whangārei records lowest ever March temperature with dry, cool start to autumn - but more rain and higher temps expected
Northland's record wet summer gives way to drier and cooler autumn.
Fresh fruit and vege off the menu for many Northlanders feeling cost of living effects
Stats NZ figures show a 14pc annual increase in grocery food prices.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.
Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
Paihia200 unity a model for celebrating Treaty bicentennial
'We felt humbled to be so warmly welcomed back to this beautiful and spiritual place'
News briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up day
Catch up on what's happening.
Russell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie training
Opponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.
Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’
Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos
One of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.
Northland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injury
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.
Injured ferry skipper stable; investigation continuing
Both vessels now on dry land as hunt for evidence continues.
WorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accident
Workplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.
Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
Historic ferry makes last, sad journey across Bay of Islands after collision
Two-day effort needed to recover wrecked Blue Ferry from bottom of the Bay.
New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
‘An iconic character’: Community devastated by skipper’s injuries, loss of historic ferry
Ferry skipper Bill Elliott recovering from spinal surgery; outlook still unknown.
News briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rally
News snippets from Northland
Russell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footage
Police, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
Northland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekend
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
‘Hell of a bang’: Passenger ferry sinks in Bay of Islands after collision with launch
Skipper ‘not in a good way’, flown to hospital with spinal, head injuries.
Paihia history and legacy brought to life virtually
Ātea Nuku Timewalk Paihia celebrates 200 years.
Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.
Bay News: New theatre production; Paihia celebrates 200 years
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.