Successful sea trial for Sea Eagle II
World's largest aluminium yacht back on Whangārei Harbour.
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Rural butchery adapts through changing times
The tourists are gone but have been replaced with campervans filled with travelling Kiwis.
Early demand for winter firewood in Whangārei
Rainfall in Northland this winter is most likely to be near normal, says Niwa.
News briefs: Music trio in town, library evacuation
News snippets from around the region.
Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.
Judge's love for cars and music attracts fits of laughter
Retired Northland judge accepts two-year temporary appointment.
Man feared armed sparks AOS callout in Maungatūroto
The man was eventually arrested by armed police around 15km away in Kaiwaka.
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.
Top tourist town deeply divided over breakwater plans
'Messing with mother nature' or a once-in-a-lifetime chance to protect the waterfront?
People, not cars: Kerikeri group calls for bypass action
Most drivers just want to get across town but they're forced through a clogged CBD instead
News snippets from Northland
Internationally acclaimed pianist to play; another Lotto win; and fleeing youths caught.
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
Marine mammal sanctuary attracts plenty of submissions
Marine Mammal Sanctuary in Bay of Islands attracts 640 submissions
Sky's the limit for Northland's fundraising firefighters
The Onerahi Volunteer Fire Brigade raised a staggering $16,000-plus in six months.
Artists' depiction of Whangārei heritage buildings on display
Kiwi North's latest exhibition brings Whangarei's heritage buildings to life with a twist.
Whānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fire
A Northland family are grateful to be alive after a blaze took hold as they slept.
Median house price in Northland rises to $667,000
Otangarei community leader worried low-income whānau are moving out as investors pounce.
Chief Justice okays wearing of taonga during court proceedings
Northland Māori lawyer prefers neckties to taonga as standard dress code in court.
Northland marae aiming to capitalise on tourists' hunger
A new initiative is aimed at enabling Northland marae to sell food commercially.
Old Boys Marist lead points table after another big win
Another loss for Waipu in an otherwise competitive game.
Pink Ribbon fundraiser at Whangārei Heads gives $15,000 to Breast Cancer Foundation
Breast Cancer Foundation gets $125,000 from just one Whangārei fundraiser
Northland's red-shade algal bloom turns up at another beach
Red algal bloom turns up 20km away from Waipū Cove.
Snorkelling programme takes out top environmental award
Northland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.
How a new job club is helping Northlanders from all walks of life
Help to brush up on interviewing skills, CVs and available jobs.
Landowners worried about Significant Natural Areas policy
The FNDC policy has been labelled a modern-day 'land grab' by some opponents.
Racists Anonymous show taps deep-seated NZ attitudes
Brace yourself for laughs, tears and discomfort as the daring production comes to North.
Family's world turned upside-down with cystic fibrosis diagnosis
Dargaville family's new norm adapting to life with cystic fibrosis.
News snippets from Northland
Northland police get a new make of patrol car; and fog disrupts the rescue of an ill man.
Ditching the kinship of cigarettes - 'got a light cuz?'
Half a million New Zealanders still smoke daily. About 13 die every day as a result.
Whānau of late Kaitaia man poorly treated by police receive apology
Northland's top cop acknowledged the distress police shortcomings created for the family.
Talented young Northlanders going for success with Smokefreerockquest
Smokefreerockquest Northland heats see talented youngsters chosen for regional final
'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policy
FNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.
'Kids are getting punished for the disability they have'
Hui hears accounts of how mainstream education has let down young disabled Kiwis.
Gwen Lawson: Northland's champion bowlers found
Northland bowls' Champion of Champions will now compete on national stage