New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour
Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.
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William Wright, man behind Kaipara Harbour's revitalisation since 1996
Kaipara Harbour Settlement Treaty negotiator recognised for his services to conservation.
'I'm just one of many who want to help': Road safety driving force John Williamson honoured
Community stalwart John Williamson has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
English teacher says her curious mind to thank for 30 years of service
Northland Astronomical Society star has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
Tunes to be put outside the Caledonia Park for all to enjoy
Pipe band to entertain all outside Caledonia Park in Waipu on New Year's Day.
'Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured
Alex Nathan has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the natural world.
It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira
Northland principal achieves high Māori student progress by working with the community.
Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy
Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.
Over $3m to clean up Ruakākā site of hazardous waste
Taxpayers and ratepayers stumped up large in clean-up cost of Northland waste site.
Gunshots callout in Whangarei; 3 new Covid cases in Hokianga
News in briefs from Northland.
Police report no issues at Northland beaches so far
New Year's Eve promises nice weather for Northlanders and holidaymakers.
Waipū skateboarders and supporters are ready for a summer of skating
Skateboarders are thrilled with the new Waipū skate park.
Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder
12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining
Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.
Meet the Town Basin marina residents
A glimpse inside the lives of the Whangārei Town Basin marina residents.
Island summer library open; and Police looking for missing man
News in brief from Northland
Small earthquake off Whangārei, but nobody seems to have felt it
Magnitude 2.5 earthquake happened off Whangārei on Monday
Bleak festive season for unvaxxed DHB staff made redundant
Forty-six Northland DHB staff have had their jobs terminated.
Four Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driver
Police have been notified about the incident at roadworks in Towai.
Northland's Christmas Day was hottest of the summer
Thought Christmas Day in Northland was hot? Correct. It was the hottest summer day so far.
Vehicles hitting power poles prompt safety plea
At least 62 vehicles have crashed into power poles in Northland in 2021
Christmas Eve chaos leaves Kevin Page frazzled
Forgotten roll, cold drink and power drill combine for Christmas Eve chaos
Kaiwaka has Northland's first hyper-rapid electric vehicle charging station
Kaiwaka home to Northland's first hyper-rapid electric vehicle charger
Waipū serious crash claims one more life, man dies in Auckland Hospital
Waipū serious crash two days before Christmas kills both husband and wife.
Young Kaipara family's home left in ruins after Christmas Eve fire
A fire tore through a young family's home and garage on the Pouto Peninsula in Kaipara.
Whangārei's Donna Logan expands horse training operation in Singapore
Northland horse trainer Donna Logan has boosted her stable's firepower in Singapore
School absenteeism and hospital waiting times soar during Covid - Reti
Shane Reti: The focus on public wellbeing and the economy must continue amid Covid.
Drowning fatalities almost half with scuba diving the most common cause
Northland lifeguards are preparing for an influx of beachgoers over the holiday period.
Debarking expanded at Northport
New rules around the use of methyl bromide will take effect in the New Year.
How vaxxed is Northland's police force?
Police Association president Chris Cahill says vaccination data only tells half the tale.
Christmas miracle: Owhiwa kiwi first to successfully nest in decades
Whangārei Heads was lucky to have two new kiwi chicks hatch this festive season.
Whangārei's e-scooter trial - how's it travelling?
The bright purple Beam e-scooters have their supporters ... and critics.