Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
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Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod
The dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.
Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.
Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say
Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.
Spectators unhurt after race car crashes into safety barriers during Northland event
The only injury is to a woman who grazed an elbow after falling backwards from the impact.
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
Iwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school
'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'
'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival
'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'
Teen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke
"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."
Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power
The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.
There's plenty to do in Northland for the Easter holiday weekend
Here are the top nine things to do in Northland this Easter weekend.
Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap
Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.
Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive
We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.
Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says
The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.
Poor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at Easter
Mangawhai Heads car park behaviour sees Easter parking officer patrols
More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry
Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste
Hot hot hot - Far North has one of hottest summers on record
Kaitāia and Kerikeri had third hottest summer on record.
‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters
More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.
'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two days
Families and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.
Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure
“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"
NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
Brynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so far
Kiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.
Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire
“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."
North cycling fans in for treat with Big Bike Film Night 2024
Big Bike Film Night in Northland with best short films from around the globe.
I've got my smile back: Five Northlanders share their journey from benefit to business ownership
'I look at my...kids, and I know I’m going to create a platform for them in the future.'
Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide
Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.
'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash
'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days
The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.
People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police
Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.