Plan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024
At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.
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Open roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealed
Easter travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.
‘So blessed’: Families move into new homes after living in cars, emergency housing
Five-home complex on Rankin St first new social housing built in Kaikohe in decades.
Northland Sports Awards winners - another big win for Black Fern Krystal Murray
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins supreme award at Northland Sports Awards.
'Predatory, grooming' caregiver gets 8.5 years' jail for child sex abuse
The kaumātua, now 77, took into his care two young girls then sexually abused them.
Elderly Northland man jailed for historic child sex abuse crimes
‘Abhorrent’ historical child sex offences see Northland man jailed.
Pretty wild: Rock’n’roll couple excited to play Northland gigs
Pat and Lety Beers of the Schizophonics are bringing a bit of lunacy to Northland.
'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery
She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’
Teachers' strike: Hundreds of Northland teachers strike over pay and conditions
Northland teachers among 50,000 nationally on strike today
Meth capital of New Zealand revealed in wastewater tests
Drop in overall meth use NZ-wide put down to reduced supply.
‘At their wits’ end’: Art show highlights families’ struggle with meth
Exhibition aims to raise awareness and explore answers to region’s meth epidemic.
'This is my family now': Community hub helps addicts reclaim lives
Clients share harrowing tales of how they ended up on drugs — and their hopes for future.
Bay of Islands news with Sandy Myhre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
Far North news in brief: Census Day; triboard fire
News snippets from across the Far North and surrounds.
Black Fern Krystal Murray Supreme Winner at Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Awards; special honour for Sid Going
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins top Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Award
Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.
'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.
Field Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoff
Roarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions
Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.
Marae keeps remote Northland community safe during Cyclone Gabrielle response
Far North marae keeps community connected, fed and entertained during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kaikohe teen lands rugby contract in Melbourne
Kaikohe teenager signs with Melbourne Rebels W.
‘Bizarrely expensive’: Council's dog pound project spirals in cost from $200k to $2.4m
Far North dog advocate puzzled why council pound costs $2.4m and can only house 10 dogs
‘You just have to do things differently’: Kaikohe artist recognised for contribution to arts, disability
After the crash Anaru Ruka had to ‘think out of the box’ about how to keep making murals.
Rescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches
Emergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.
Pākinga Pā site near Kaikohe with links to Ngāpuhi chief Hongi Hika given back to iwi
Waitangi Weekend a fitting time for historic Northland pā to be given back.
Ōhaeawai ceremony honours acts of compassion a world apart
What links a hapū that honoured its enemies & a woman who helped stranded Māori get home?
Northlander's world title bout lands Sky TV slot
Northland fighter's world boxing title bout to be shown on Sky.
Dalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-making
Dalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.
Gabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekend
Huge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.
Four Northlanders among finalists for Halberg Awards
Northland athletes are among the finalists at the 60th prestigious Halberg Awards.
Army calls for families of 28th Māori Battalion soldiers to claim medals
Many members of the battalion did not receive their medals for their legendary efforts.
A school-leaver's guide to future options outside of the classroom
School's out: So what do you want to do with the rest of your life? This guide may help.
End of the line for appeals against Far North power line extension over private land
The Supreme Court's decision has ended a five-year stoush.