300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closes
Shareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.
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Top four teams slug it out in Northland rugby semis
Western Sharks host Kamo and OBM travel to Mid Northern for knockout rugby.
Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions
The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.
Turkish businessman says he has confidence in Whangārei's economy
Hospitality Northland praises kebab owner for having confidence in the local economy.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
Firefighters blocked from water by car parked over hydrant
Drivers parking over fire hydrants frustrating firefighters in Northland.
Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called
A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.
'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach
While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.
NRC Councillors meeting next week to discuss funding for conference centre
Discussions ongoing about funding for new conference centre in Whangārei.
Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
Covid-19 vaccine: Are older Northlanders being left behind?
Poor communication is being blamed for preventing older people being vaccinated.
Facilitator sought to make positive impact in community
Facilitator sought for community project to educate inmates.
PM gets NZ's biggest solar farm under way
The first panel of the 16MW solar farm was bolted on by PM Jacinda Ardern today.
Family home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'
Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.
Smoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.
Parked cars to be pinged for expired WOF, rego
The FNDC has long had the right to issue WOF, rego fines - but hasn't done it until now.
News in brief: Bling Bling Toi Marama lights up Kaikohe
News snippets from around the region.
Menacing cycle trail dogs may be returned to owner
Dogs desexed, classed as menacing - but must be given back if fees paid, council says.
Ōkaihau's 'footpath to nowhere' explained
Footpath-building boom will see Waitangi-Haruru footpath completed.
Lives 'may be lost' as Far North road funding fails to keep up with costs, Court says
Waka Kotahi says the $88m allocated is well up on the $73m from the previous three years.
Western Sharks the real deal with final round to play
Mid Northern overpower OBM at home to climb to second position.
Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match
This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Slain Northland woman's family: 'There will never be closure'
The murdered woman's final words to her mum were 'Don't forget my headstone.'
Ambulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central Whangārei
Emergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.
News in brief: Oromahoe School's Matariki Light Festival to go ahead
News snippets from around the region.
Jury to decide if Pou murdered Whangārei's Bridget Simmonds
Jurors retired at 5pm last night and were set to return to Whangārei High Court at 10am.
Restoration begins at church on battlefield site
Church restoration part of a wider project to remember the 1845 Battle of Ōhaeawai.
Puppy owner says a rise in dog registration fee unfair
Whangārei grandma to present online petition against a rise in dog rego fee next week.
Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges
Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.
You're more likely to die on Northland's roads because of drugs and booze
A lack of police staff when we need them makes catching Northland's drink-drivers harder.