Third Conaghan brother to reach 50-year achievement
Brothers achievements in motorsport, Conservation and search and rescue recognised.
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Dinosaur man beats meth, declares war on litter
Travis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.
Book fair has tens of thousands of books for sale
Two new features of Whangārei's Zonta Great New Zealand Book Fair.
The survival instincts of Northland youngsters boosted against accidental deaths
Accidents put Kiwi kids at risk, with home drownings responsible for three deaths a year
Far North family buoyed by support after stock killed by feral dogs
Family plans a cull this weekend helped by volunteers from as far away as Waikato.
News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South Island wanted; and Blood Service coming.
Woman blames Far North footpaths after breaking leg
Woman calls for footpath improvements in the Far North after breaking leg.
Slugger has eyes set on Australian belt
Kaitaia boxer Mea "The Nightmea" Motu has won her second national title
Kerikeri animal charity hit by burglars; month's food supply stolen
Burglars take a month's food supply from the Bay of Islands Animal Rescue in Kerikeri.
News snippets from Northland
News briefs: Kiwi numbers grow; crash victim named; and nurses vote for three more strikes
More feral dogs seen on under-siege Far North farm
Farmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.
Nalinee Giri's memory lives on in Kerikeri community pantry
'Nalinee's Pantry' remembers woman who gave food, clothes and toys to families in need.
Jail term for man who burned down ex-partner's home
William Pashley is likely to be deported as soon as he is released
Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief: Prison officer to reappear in court; and covid vaccinations available.
Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North
Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.
Whangārei public have a go at creative fibre crafts
Northland artists displayed their work at Forum North in Whangārei.
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'.
The vaping battle: 'It's really hard to get on top of it'
One school now monitors students' toilet breaks and has security cameras to curb vaping.
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.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
Rising costs bring rates rises for Northlanders
The region's four councils' rates will rise by up to 21.7 per cent.
Paihia breakwater plans changed after public opposition
The original breakwater height was labelled an eyesore by opponents.
'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.
Power firm, iwi to work together on solar farm expansion
Te Aupōuri land could double the size of the 12ha Pukenui solar farm.
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.
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.
Looking forward to 2022 winter interclub event
This weekend sees the NZ Champion of Champion singles being held in Wellington.
Smoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
Three waters: Government's Northland restructuring plans in disarray
Whangārei District Council is the first to reject the Government's plan.