Photos: Huge SNA protest in Kaikohe
About 2000 people took part in the hīkoi protesting council plans to expand SNA zoning.
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Hīkoi organiser urges govt to 'listen to the people', ditch SNAs
The hīkoi had over 1000 people and marched on Far North District Council headquarters.
''For the love of the community'': Kerikeri fire chief explains what keeps him going
Fire chief lauded for 'extraordinary time and effort' dedicated to the people of Kerikeri.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
Photos: Nurses on strike in Northland
Images from the nurses' strike in Whangārei, Kawakawa and Kaitaia.
A guide to the big issue of Significant Natural Areas
What you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.
Northland hockey talent named in Games squad
Stacey Michelsen and Ella Gunson will again represent New Zealand at the Olympics.
Northland volunteer firefighters turn up the heat on 'unfair' ACC legislation
Only paid firefighters are currently able to make work-related cancer claims.
St John Whangārei and Whāngarei RSA help struggling families cope this winter
Food, warm clothes, and blankets are destined for Whangārei families facing tough times.
Far North halts SNAs as plans for protest hikoi intensify
There are calls to stop SNAs altogether.
From scrubbing bedpans to managerial roles
Old nursing habits die hard for nursing manager retiree.
Why do we need Northland speed limit review?
What's lacking in most reviews is the case for and against any speed limit reduction.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
New police commissioner welcomed to Waitangi
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Berry venture takes shape at Ngawha
Maungatapere Berries' expansion in Far North provides more employment opportunities.
Anglers awed by humpbacks breaching in Bay of Islands
Friends out fishing in the Bay came home with much more than a feed.
Northland news in brief: Vaccination hui; and robbery attempt probed
Catch up with news snippets from around the region.
Northland weather to bring four seasons in a day
Northlanders have a mixed reaction as heavy downpours ease and more sunshine is expected.
Cycle trail terror: Riders on Twin Coast route chased by dog pack
Local businesses' good work to promote Northland is undone by a few, the cycle group say.
News in brief: Pōhutukawa programme back, women's club celebrates centenary
News snippets from around the region.
Doggone it: Wandering pet rehomed while family away at funeral
A family want their dog back after it went missing and was rehomed while they were away.
SNA work facing Far North pause after huge public backlash
Far North Mayor says opposition to SNAs biggest on any issue in decades.
High winds continue battering Northland as heavy rain passes
Wind gusts up to 120km/h are expected to continue hitting Northland's east coast.
Whangārei's Almond Court flats not saved from demolition, despite hotel chain pulling out of development
Iconic Whangārei flats still facing demolition
Northland Land Search and Rescue veteran clocks 50 years reuniting families
Grant Conaghan received a nod from the Queen on Monday for his work in search and rescue.
Diagnosis: a severe case of quackery
Northland's Kerikeri Mission Station hosting con man's quack cure-all
North dodges major storm damage despite battering
Parts of the North recorded a massive 110-plus mm of rain yesterday.
Fire destroys newly built home at Motatau
Newly built home was almost finished when it burned to the ground.
Wild weather in Northland: drivers asked to take care as roads remain open
Northland's roads were quiet this morning with traffic expected to pick up around midday.
Let's celebrate Māori new year, says mayor
Sheryl Mai offers her thoughts, in English and in Māori, on the arrival of Matariki.
Queen's birthday honour a community effort, says Noma
Kawakawa resident Noma Shepherd has been made ONZM for services to the community.
Northland's Adam Blair made Member of New Zealand Order of Merit with message for young sport players
'Stay true to yourself and work hard' - Adam Blair, MNZM's, advice for young players
Award for museum that honours Māori military sacrifice
Te Rau Aroha is dedicated to Māori who served New Zealand in times of war.