Teen's death amplifies community anxiety for safety on Northland beach
The situation has become so bad local residents have taken matters into their own hands.
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Not just roads: Ratepayers association says other essential infrastructure needs addressing in Far North
Government proposal to allow two Northland councils to adopt 3-year plans draws criticism.
Three winning Lotto tickets sold in Northland
Could you be one of the three lucky Lotto winners in Northland?
How to save on your power bill
More Northlanders need to switch to better power plans, says Powerswitch
No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage
The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.
Schoolkids clean up Kaitāia stream
Far North children cleaned up a Kaitāia stream after finding 'tonnes of trash'.
News briefs from the Far North - hospital health app, enrol to vote and native tree wananga
News snippets from the Far North.
News in brief: Better access to hospital documents; citrus collection a success
The latest news bites from around the region.
Tautoro School celebrates increased roll with new playground
New playground at Tautoro School delights children
Police say fire that destroyed Far North home was arson
Two Far North fires keep FENZ busy, with one suspected arson.
Two people dead after car crashes into tree overnight
The crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.
Green Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of election
Rick Bazeley is on the Green Party candidates list after first appearing in 2011.
Thousands of truck trips across busy Whangārei route during marina dredging
Dredging could take up to one year
Racehorses of the sky: Inside the curious world of pigeon racing in Northland
Keeping the sport of pigeon racing alive.
Six fire crews fight blaze at The Baker Man in Coopers Beach
The Baker Man in Coopers Beach gutted by fire
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
From ultra-luxury to simple roast chicken: Award-winning chef reveals what diners want at Northland luxury lodge
Paul Froggatt from Kauri Cliffs Matauri Bay won Cuisine's Luxury Lodge Chef of the Year.
News briefs from the Far North - Kawakawa concert, SME workshop and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Government cans $59m funding for Whangārei conference centre
An urgent meeting with the Finance Minister is sought over the Ōruku funding.
Couple living in mouldy, run down home call out Māori Development Ministry
'It's like the help has been ripped out from underneath our feet'.
‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
A Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.
Vince Cocurullo: Fighting for fair when it comes to our water assets
OPINION: The Affordable Waters Reform is changing the landscape for local governments.
Great music again at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Plenty of great music at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.
Enchanter tragedy report a wake-up call for Far North
Commission calls for better application of existing maritime rules, access to lifejackets.
Why do people poison trees?
From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?
Kāinga Ora plans to build apartment buildings angers Whangārei residents
Opposition is mounting against triple and double-storey Kāinga Ora homes in Kensington.
Joe Bennett: At the age of 66 I feel like a child again
The railway tracks we run along are laid down young and very hard to leave.
Carolyn Hansen: How to choose a gym
The reasons for picking a certain gym are personal.
Brent Eastwood: ‘Just do it, it’s so good’
A Green Prescription participant gets healthy lifestyle support for up to four months.
Our Treasures: The many faces of the Windsor Hotel remembered
It is a testament to resilience, transformation and regeneration.
Major airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei Harbour
Passersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.