10,000 free eco-light bulbs to help Kaitaia households save money
This month every household in urban Kaitaia will receive a letter with a voucher.
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Northland news briefs: Lotto jackpots, rain warning for region
News snippets from around the region.
Poison suspected in Kerikeri Basin poultry deaths
About 15 dead and dying roosters and hens found near Stone Store on Wednesday morning.
Meet the man helping Far North kids find their superpower through theatre
Youth theatre in Northland has a special touch under the direction of Willi Henley.
Taipa Area School band Pig Hunters win Te Tai Tokerau Smokefree Tangata Beats
Six-piece go into the national selection pool for event's live national final.
Beware pirates when R. Tucker Thompson ties up next month
The 'Kiddies Pirate Sail Day' is sure to once again be a highlight in the three-day visit.
Police call for witnesses to fatal involving pedestrian on SH1
Two crashes involving trucks within two hours; and hitchhiker killed north of Hikurangi.
Keen eye on PGF: Auditor-General urges more transparency
Northland is reaping the benefits of PGF with $556m so far, more than any other region.
Man killed on SH1 in Northland while walking at night
Police want to speak to anyone who saw couple walking along SH1 before fatality.
Northland news in brief: Meet the candidates, roads all open
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Burglar fuels drug addiction by stealing cigarettes and cash
Guilty pleas to charges of burglaries of service stations and theft of cash and tobacco.
Northland councils don't want Auckland in their three waters restructure mix
Northlanders fear their water needs would get lost among those of Auckland's residents.
Northland band Alien Weaponry to play in Europe's first virtual metalfest
Thirteen metal festivals have clubbed together to deliver the three-day event.
Circus performer puts joy in Northlanders' lives
Gary Brophy plays clown on stage but off it he thinks about his siblings back home in Oz.
Go Local! Northland travel agencies plea to help 'haemorrhaging' industry
Hundreds of staff have already been made redundant throughout New Zealand.
Northlanders wanted to work on September's general election
Roles vary from the day itself to longer-term.
New funding a godsend for sports clubs
All organisations will be able to apply for up to $25,000 each.
Northland youth advocate team to get those 18-24 voting
Team's message is that having a say is 'cool'.
Work on Whangārei's new $48m civic centre could disturb neighbours for months
Eight months of demolition and foundation work is set to begin in September.
Scheme to boost NZ's largest gecko population shows early signs of success
A scheme to reintroduce NZ's largest lizard into the Bay of Islands is proving successful.
Kiwi killed on Whangārei road sparks warning for motorists
Kiwi killed on Whangārei road sparks warning for motorists
Two people critically injured in crash involving truck on SH10 Kaeo
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH10 in Kaeo early this morning.
Controversial online site has no control over ticket prices
Viagogo says it has made changes to improve customer experience.
Whangārei Camera Obscura 'ghost ship' cruises up misty harbour to new site
Art installation is based on optical phenomenon called camera obscura or pinhole image.
Police rescue couple left clinging to tinnie in Northland
Policeman dives in to help couple clinging to side of sinking tinnie.
Northland food charities brace for surge in demand as wage subsidies end
Food banks continue to experience soaring demand to help feed struggling Northlanders.
Six Northland buildings win at architecture awards
Two public buildings and four homes have won honours in the 2020 Auckland awards.
Close encounters of the dolphin kind in Bay of Islands
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the mid-north.
30 new Northland nurses ready for work after NorthTec course graduation
30 new Northland nurses ready for work after NorthTec course graduation.
Brothers try to extinguish flames but rural Northland house destroyed
Brothers try to extinguish fire with buckets of water and garden hose.
2000 cannabis plants found in police operation
Two men have been charged after a growing operation was discovered near Kerikeri.
Youth gang violence spurs patrollers to wear stab-proof vests
Rates of anti-social conduct have fallen in the last 5 years but its severity has risen.