Northland Rescue Helicopter base likely to move from Kensington to Onerahi
Meeting to discuss moving Northland rescue helicopter base from Kensington to Onerahi
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Public meeting over Oruku conference centre in Whangārei leaves many unhappy
A report from Tuesday night's Oruku Conference Centre public meeting in Whangārei
NRC ratepayers face rates rise for Whangārei's Oruku conference centre
NRC rates to rise if Whangārei's Oruku conference centre gets WDC backing
Emerging athletes win Kauri Club grants
Nine young Northland athletes given financial help from the Kauri Club
Visiting 'battalion' helps lift Northland's vax rate
Music, megaphones, kai and spot prizes create interest at Kaikohe pop-up vax clinic.
Protester bites police officer at Northland checkpoint while others march peacefully through Whangārei
Protesters cause havoc at the Auckland border and march "peacefully" through Whangārei.
Traffic in downtown Whangārei hampered as protestors take stand
Whangārei motorists warned of delays to journey as protest moves about the city.
Vaccination rates key to Northland opening up by Christmas
Northland opening for Christmas depends on vaccination rates, says Hipkins.
Wilding pines target of $1.3m funding
$1.3 million cash boost will help Northland rid itself of wilding pines
ECE teachers push for pay equity funding
ECE teachers say government funding not enough to ensure pay parity with kindergartens
News snippets from Northland
Liberty swing for park; Ruapekapeka road upgrade; A Christmas Carol proving popular.
'We are here, we are queer and we are proud', says Whangārei Proud co-founder
Whangārei Proud will celebrate a Pride Festival month in March 2022.
Northland baby hospitalised with Covid now isolating at home
Six-week baby with Covid kept in Whangārei Hospital for observation overnight.
Ratepayer contribution to Whangārei's Oruku conference centre likely to rise
Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre may cost more than first thought
5 new cases in Northland, 1 in hospital
One Covid-19 patient is currently at Whangārei Hospital.
Kerikeri teen lands top science prize
School project shows persimmon leaves could be used in hand sanitiser, acne cream.
Celebrated artist's designs can soon be worn on Northland feet
Hundertwasser odd sock trend gains traction over 20 years later
Dame Whina's family slam 'trampling' of mana
Groups such as the Sovereign Hīkoi of Truth misrepresent legendary protester, family says.
'Mountain luge' Northland's newest tourist attraction
Best time to invest in tourism is when others are getting out of the industry, owner says.
Jacob Urlich, from Huanui College, wins Whangārei A&P Society's $9000 agricultural scholarship
Jacob Urlich wins Whangārei A&P Society's $9000 agricultural scholarship.
Waitangi honeymoon for the PM?
The annual visit to Waitangi could be the closest Ardern and Gayford get to a honeymoon.
Ads for and against ratepayers funding Oruku Landing conference centre
The battle over whether Whangārei ratepayers should fund the project is under way.
Nitro Circus' daredevils to perform in Whangārei again
Nitro Circus stars to wow in Whangārei next February
Pass system at Kāeo Bridge border for locals needing food, fuel
Confusion remains, however, over the alert level boundary's actual location.
Shining a light on brain tumours
Brain Tumour Awareness Week sheds light on the biggest cancer killer among young people.
Northland police bitten as they stopped Whangārei man hurting others
The man was taken into custody and will face charges related to Friday's incident.
Northland in line for thunder, lightning and hail with thunderstorms likely
Thunder, lightning, surface flooding and hail possible in Northland today
Northland school principals say schools are missing out on a multicultural experience as international borders remain closed
Northland schools see a reduction of $1.1M in international students' income last year.
Free GP appointments available for Northlanders uneasy about the Covid-19 vaccine
Free appointments are available at all general practices in Northland until November 15.
Gwen Lawson's bowls column: Time to play cancelled championship games
Northland bowls clubs to play championship tournaments earlier cancelled due to weather
News snippets from Northland
Flipped car keeps firefighters busy; and work to start on new Poutō wharf.
Whangārei artist shortlisted for influence award
Whangārei artist and business owner Jessie Rose is humbled to be a finalist
First day of Far North lockdown a mix of good vax rates and border confusion
Concern drove people to vaccination sites while confusion reigned at the boundary.
Growers aim to bring tropics to supermarkets
Northland subtropical fruitgrowers team up to make their produce more widely available