Supersized civic centre could blow budget out to $48m
"It's a matter of pain now for future gain": Whangarei District Council CEO Rob Forlong.
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Goodbye to Bream Bay Ballet teacher Kristin Orr
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.
Calling Northland's environmental champions
The hunt is on to find Northland's environmental champions for 2020.
Gary Hayes: From Cape Reinga to Bluff for Blue Light
Whangārei officer Gary Hayes has nearly reached Bluff after staring at Cape Reinga.
Students' studies not impacted during industrial action
NorthTec tutors knock back $1000 pay bump and part-time proposals.
Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says
Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.
Navy a family thing for the Georges of Russell
Three siblings from a Russell family have all embraced a life at sea.
Unique Northland eco-village gets council consent
Unique Northland eco-village gets council consent
Haere mai: International students get traditional welcome at Waitangi
The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.
Boarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'
Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.
Police dog tracks man into sand dunes following pursuit
Police pursuit ends up on beach and then dog track though sand dunes for fleeing man.
Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.
Northland UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader wants voting age lowered
Lowering the voting age would increase participation, Youth Leader says.
Cape Reinga to Bluff: 3000km on two wheels
Six Northlanders raise funds for Northland Rescue Helicopters as part of Tour Aotearoa.
Murder-accused expected to learn his fate today
Jury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.
Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies
Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.
Ruakākā Community Summer Festival success
Fun in the sun at Ruakākā Community Summer Festival.
Spectacular Six60 show in Whangārei
There was a great vibe at the Six60 concert in Whangārei.
A century of heritage at iconic Northland baches
A century of heritage at iconic Northland baches.
News briefs: Waka rescue, winning lotto ticket from Northland
Waka breaks up but paddlers all wearing life jackets and activate locator beacon.
'Enjoy your love' - couple celebrating 65th wedding anniversary
Ngunguru couple Ruby and Barry McKay are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.
Fast-moving grass fire sparks warning
About 10 fire appliances and 35 to 40 firefighters attended the blaze.
Harold the Giraffe needs your help
Harold's Far North classroom is the only one in the country yet to be upgraded.
Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.
Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks
Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks
Foster Hope among three finalists for community awards
Charity gives out backpacks full of essentials to kids in foster care.
Far North fights 100 fires so far this year - despite total fire ban
"Some in our communities are choosing to blatantly ignore the risks."
Six60 in Whangārei: What you need to know
The Kiwi band will be supported by LAB, Sons of Zion and Vayne.
News snippets from Northland
SH1 closed over Mangamukas for resurfacing, more Lotto Luck.