90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland
Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland
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Man appears in court on Kawakawa murder charge
Police say the man's body was found in a vehicle at a carpark in Kawakawa on Sunday.
Weather warning: Heavy rain, strong winds set to hit Northland
Heavy rain is expected from 3am Wednesday to 8pm Thursday in Northland.
Far North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play area
News snippets from the Far North.
PHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years
Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration
Prestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalists
Five Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Kevin Page: Hospital gowns, undies and a thwarted car thief
OPINION: I scared off a car thief while standing on crutches in my new undies.
'In the firing line': Northland braces for severe gales and heavy rain
Heavy rain and easterly gales are expected for the upper North Island this week.
Food Hub part of network feeding 500,000 a month, but more support needed
Northland Food Hub reports an upsurge of low-income families needing food to survive.
Homicide investigation launched after man's body found in vehicle
Police believe the man was the victim of a violent assault.
Vince Cocurullo: Have your say on key Whangārei initiatives
OPINION: Consultations close May 2; details on the council's Have Your Say page.
Carnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat events
The events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.
Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.
Jonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New Zealanders
OPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.
Joe Bennett: Navigating the challenges of getting older
OPINION: 'Don't be 80,' my mother advised; she was 80 herself at the time.
What's on: Your guide to arts and culture events this school break
There's markets, craft days and more to look forward to for these holidays.
'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis
Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.
Three stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limits
Stick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again
Teen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national final
Talk on significance of equity wins Northland Race Unity Speech Awards
Northland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under ban
Most of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply
14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses
Northland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastation
Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.
Country’s top environmental watchdog takes Far North District Council to court
Environmental Protection Authority prosecutes FNDC over Sweetwater Aquifer discharges.
Advocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracks
Gun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.
Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply
A 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.
News briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap trees
News snippets from the Far North
Kaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trash
Kaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters
News in brief: Northland junior tennis champions crowned at annual tournament
The latest news bites from around the region.
Police inquiring after person found with firearm in Ōakura
Police received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.
18-year-old arrested after LSD, cannabis found in vehicle
The 18-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court today.
Person arrested in Mata, south of Whangārei, after dispute
Police were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.
News in brief: Film featuring late Eddie Hemara wins at Māoriland Film Festival
The latest news bites from around the region.
Police Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in North
Ngāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.
Opinion: Modern cars and petrol stations test our patience
I explained to the woman at the till that I couldn’t open the flap on my car.