Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champ
Kaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.
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Staff illness closes two Whangārei Boys' High year groups
Staff illness has Whangārei Boys' High shutting out two year groups from going to school.
Excited and optimistic: Northland tourism operators get ready for booming summer
Northland businesses are positive about summer after two years of domestic-only tourism.
Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door
It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.
NZ's first EV ute excites at Whangārei electric vehicle expo
Whangārei electric vehicle expo highlights first EV ute.
Sandra Guest wins Northland's designer of the year award
About 500 turned up for the popular Northland fashion show after a two-year hiatus.
250,000 hospital procedures cancelled due to Covid - Shane Reti
250,000 cancelled health procedures due to Covid - Shane Reti
Big clean-up in Far North after last week's devastating storm
Far North residents were still mopping up after last week's storm.
Staunch defence gets Northland over the line against Wellington
Northland Taniwha register second win from three games in the NPC.
Firefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrent
Mopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.
Northland bus sector veteran calls on Govt to buy 10,000 electric, hydrogen buses
Its buying power could help keep costs down.
High supermarket prices prompt more Northlanders to grow their own tropical fruit
More Northlanders are trying their hands at growing tropical fruit as the climate warms.
Ahipara mouth painter Kevin Griffiths' love of the beach behind artwork sold around the world
Northland mouth painter Kevin Griffiths features in new gift card range
OPINION: The sacred can still be found in the world - Vaughan Gunson
Vaughan Gunson finds sacred still exists, in two Whangārei art exhibitions
Opinion: What can't freeze time but we can slow down ageing
Wellness is never about surviving, but about thriving.
Joe Bennett: Joe Bennett: Few better ways to spend a day than reading Evelyn Waugh
Reading Evelyn Waugh is one of life's pleasures.
Amateur swimming pioneer Douglas Bruce Haigh in focus at Whangārei Museum
Illustrated certificate highlight's Haigh's impact and legacy in Whangārei.
Channel Infrastructure's Marsden Pt site's new power supply could include huge solar farm
Massive solar farm could be part of Channel Infrastructure's Marsden Pt power supply
Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding
Kaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power
News briefs: Upgrade to Kaikohe playground, professional firefighters strike
The latest news bites from around the region.
Muslim group from Hamilton coming to Northland to talk about Islam
Roadshows in Northland this weekend to educate people on the teachings of Islam.
Inmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklers
When asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.
'It's tough': NZ Rugby board member speaks out on Ian Foster decision
Northlander talks about the pressure associated with deciding All Blacks coach's future.
Person seriously hurt in Tikipunga crash
Paramount Parade in Tikipunga is closed while police attend the scene of a serious crash.
Live: Storm's fury - hundreds evacuated in Nelson; 'boulders rolling down the street'
A storm continues to create havoc across New Zealand with more rain to fall.
'Disturbing' sex ed handout given to young students: innocence stolen, says mum
A discussion has been sparked about the country's sexuality education curriculum.
Northland weather blocks roads, causes slips and flooding - and more is on the way
Northland battered by heavy rain and strong winds
Wilding pines could be gone in 10 years
New funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem
John Williamson: The psychology behind buying a car
Williamson explores the psychology behind car choice, colour, and even the salesperson.
Councillors refuse to back Rangitane maritime project
Future now unclear for PGF-funded trailer parking, boat ramp and jetty in Kerikeri Inlet.
'Let's Get to School' campaign to target Northland's absentee students
The "Let's Get to School" campaign aims to get Northland's truants back into class.
'Why are people choosing crime?': Locals feel plagued by thieves
Burglaries and car thefts have risen since last year.