Lower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given back
Northland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.
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Slow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thief
The not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.
News in brief: Bird hunting season kicks off, Whangārei author up for award
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei missing fishermen described as fathers 'deeply loved' by family
The body of one victim was located on Friday, while the search continues for his friend.
Northland human milk bank to provide breast milk to most vulnerable babies
The human milk bank still needs $12,000 to get up and running.
News in brief: Body of fishermen found; fatal crash in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Possums are eating my apples
OPINION: It’s years since I ate a home-grown apple, because of the possums.
Northland mental health nurse takes on 10 hour ocean swim to help charity
Kristy Fisher says the 22km swim is a step out of her comfort zone.
Car crashes into a tree, one dead in Whangārei overnight
Emergency services responded around 12.45am.
News in brief: Stroppy Tarts put art on display; review into disability support system
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Teens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away
"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."
Tikipunga housefire: Police name Hoani Reupena-Tuoro as fire victim
Emergency services were called to an address on Thomas St around 2.40am.
Search continues for fishermen missing in Whangārei Heads
Two fishermen have gone missing in Taiharuru, search efforts underway.
News in brief: Russell hotel named top 20 in NZ; celebrate NZ music month
The latest news bites from around the region.
OPINION: Slow pace on speed warning signage – John Williamson
More than a decade on there's finally some action on empty government promises.
June opening likely for Kaitāia’s $11.5 million Te Hiku Sports Hub
$11.5 million sports hub valued at $20 million.
Far North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sew
News snippets from the Far North.
Groundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious award
Kerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.
Northlanders rally for Brynderwyns bypass after latest slip
A Brynderwyn bypass needs to be the biggest roading priority in the nation, mayor says.
Dolphin encounter a reminder to engage with nature, Matt Watson says
Watson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.
US space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought risk
US space agency helps research into Far North drought risk
Fast-track consenting gives Northport another door to expansion
Northport wants to ensure its plans to expand will be approved one way or another.
Brynderwyns reopening delayed: 'Prolongs the hurt' for Northland businesses
Motorists have to wait another 'number of weeks' before using SH1 over the Brynderwyns.
Police continue investigation into the unexplained death of Tikipunga man
A fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.
Views of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategy
A Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.
Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
New boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closer
Visitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.
Vince Cocurullo: Honouring Anzac Day and next steps with the Long-Term Plan
OPINION: Many go to war knowing that they may not come back.
Principal on tenterhooks awaiting news on Education Ministry cuts
There is concern that our most vulnerable learners will be those who feel the impact.
News in brief: Wildlife care amid Mangamuka repairs; popular walking tracks closed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: The fundamentals of writing a song
Opinion: Joe Bennett found four fundamentals to writing a song.
Jonny Wilkinson: I think I’ve still got some good conkers in my marble collection
Opinion: Turning a calendar mishap into a mini-vacation