High costs to take up most of the record milk payout
Fonterra to pay a record $9.50 per kg/MS to Northland dairy farmers.
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Comment: Wrestling with the demons that torment us at night
Joe Bennett explores the world of dreams.
Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?
Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.
Ready to book your summer holiday? We've got all you need to know
A travel guide to your summer holiday.
Top 10 things to do between watching Women's Rugby World Cup matches
How to spend quality time in Northland in between Rugby World Cup games
It says to New Zealand and the rest of the world that disabled people are not wanted and are a burden
The policy essentially bars disabled people from other countries from moving here.
News in brief: Reduced speed limit on Brynderwyn Hill; Loop Rd road works restart
News snippets from across the region.
New venture brings pride, jobs and strawberries
Iwi-council venture aims to get strawberries into shops weeks ahead of the competition.
Motorists to feel pinch of rising petrol prices again
Supply and demand issues will likely lead to higher fuel prices.
Rugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World Cup
The duo had to stop strangers from blowing the precious Rugby World Cup match whistle.
Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight
For the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.
US rugby stars 'hijack' Northland cafe, devour 90 pies in two hours
A local cafe owner is ecstatic after US women rugby players spent more than $1000 on pies.
News in brief: Far North kina population surveyed; child recovering after incident in pools
News snippets from across the region.
Local election day looms: What to expect
Progressive election results are expected by late Saturday afternoon.
Boy recovering after Whangārei pool incident
The boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition late yesterday afternoon.
Whangārei clubs chalk up NZ masters snooker and billiards tournament
Snooker fans are encouraged to catch some top quality players in action this weekend.
Renowned artist excited to sing at global sporting showpiece games in Whangārei
Ladi6 urges Northlanders to get involved and have fun during RWC2021 games in Whangārei.
Bay News: Paihia to show its true colours; firefighter recognised for 50 years' service
News from the Bay of Islands community.
Taniwha quietly confident of a good outing against Canterbury
Northland to field a strong squad for NPC quarter-final in Christchurch.
Artisan sea salt producer savours simplicity after ditching the grind
Taipa Salt Pig's artisan products already winning awards.
Descendants of 'Papa Hek' thrilled to be captaining waka hourua
Joelene Busby and Terissa Busby will be the first wāhine Māori to captain the waka hourua.
News in brief: Child in hospital after incident at Whangārei pools; missing man found
News snippets from across the region.
Northland house prices continuing to fall
The biggest price drops were in Whangārei suburbs Woodhill, Regent and the Avenues.
The big chill: Kerikeri to boast coldest night on record since 1994
Northlanders should wrap up warm as Antarctic chill heads our way.
Man charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalised
A 61-year-old man is set to appear in a Kaitāia court today in relation to the incident.
Six women's rugby teams ready to play in Whangārei and explore region
Financial benefit from RWC2021 in Whangārei to run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
News in brief: Head-on crash near Kerikeri; search for missing Whangārei man
News snippets from across the region.
NZTA under fire: Motorist crashes on closed highway, trapped for 15 hours
Police are investigating after a woman crashed her car in a sealed-off section of highway.
National deputy Nicola Willis reaffirms pledge to shift tax brackets, cut top rate
Party's finance spokesperson in Kerikeri to meet supporters and hear local concerns.
'Peace' carving vandalism condemned by Far North leaders
Vandalism at Kaitāia cultural gateway is now under police investigation.
Aquaman star Jason Momoa welcomed to Rāwhiti
Bay of Islands to stand in for Hawaii in new series starring, and co-written by, Momoa.
Whangārei Hospital's $711m rebuild $200m short of what's needed
Health bosses wanted $944m for a new Whangārei Hospital but got $200m less.
Mayoral candidates' answers disappoint disability community
Tiaho Trust asked mayoral candidates about accessibility, housing and employment.