$20m-plus in rates arrears on Māori land to be wiped
Millions of dollars in rates arrears are set to be wiped under new legislation.
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ACC spent $196m in Northland on accident recovery in 2020
ACC had 79,971 new claims in Northland last year.
Hard decision for judges choosing Shakespeare winners
Twenty-two Northland students off to Wellington after Shakespeare performances impress.
New roof for Riverbank Centre
Creative scaffolding required for iconic Riverbank theatre's odd-shaped roof.
Kerikeri car fire death not suspicious, police confirm
Deceased well known in Kerikeri for her shop, her community spirit and concern for others.
'Record numbers' of domestic tourists flock to Northland
Domestic visitors to Northland have been praised for supporting the region.
Cancer-hit Paihia couple's kindness returned
Robyn Schrafft's best advice is to get out and do what you want so it's not too late.
Photos: Two festivals in one day at Russell
Bay of Islands town buzzing with a Tamariki Carnival and an Italian Festival on Saturday.
Kerikeri man lands 'fish of a lifetime'
'Locky' Waugh was fishing off North Cape when he hooked the 83.4kg yellowfin tuna.
'Call to arms' over cancer medicines rule
Reti sets his sights on the offending sentence in Pharmac medicine-administering rules.
Jobs, jobs, jobs...but where are the workers?
Northland companies are stretched in the hunt for suitable candidates to fill vacant jobs.
Top New Zealand sculptor sets up new studio in Northland
Top sculptor Lucy Bucknall describes what's behind her work and what's next for Northland.
School holiday programmes for kids
Here's a list of activities for your young ones these holidays.
First sports exchange start of annual event
First sports day a resounding success despite out-of-towners taking home cup.
Northland faces more cuts in highway speed limits
Northlanders' views wanted about the right speed for each part of the highway network.
Sir John Kirwan arrives in town — on a Vespa
3000km scooter rally aims to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation.
How the fight against Covid-19 conspiracies is changing
The rise of conspiracy has led to shift from the 'single source of truth'.
Jansen: No Māori age vaccine priority a 'complete failure'
Jansen, Ngāti Raukawa, predicted Māori were at more risk of dying if the virus mutated.
Fourth motorcyclist killed in less than two weeks
Police are encouraging motorists to take extra care on and around motorbikes in Northland.
World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.
Rise in aggression from wild dogs behind Far North track closures
Feral dogs aren't new in Te Paki Reserve - but aggression towards people is.
Future bright for forestry, says minister
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash shared his forestry manifesto during a visit to Northland.
Ninety Mile Beach Management Plan launches
Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.
Northland news briefs: Free Tamariki Day, Funky Fish is back
News snippets from around the region.
Lease agreement heralds new era for education in Rawene
Community group will bring learning back to campus abandoned by NorthTec in 2018.
Whangārei girls return home with stash of awards
Whangārei Young Mariners return home New Zealand's top young mariners.
Northlanders encouraged to be a part of the climate change discussion
The two-day conference starts on April 22 following regional climate change focused events
Major search for yacht in distress cost more than $40k
The costs of rescues should not deter people from seeking help, Maritime NZ says.
Sea Eagle II captain goes full circle
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Photos: Chemical spill exercise tests firefighters' skills
A dozen dead and injured store workers had to be rescued. Luckily it was just an exercise.
Body in burning car near Kerikeri 'unexplained'
Too early to know whether death by Wharau Rd beach is suspicious, police say.