New Kaipara mayor's promise: Looking at every possible way to cut council costs
Mayor Craig Jepson wants to simplify council processes and focus on expenditure.
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High-voltage transmission lines for above tourist rail trail
Concern over the overhead power lines buzzing and swinging in the wind above trail users.
Kaipara deputy mayor wants voters to have their say in the local elections
The final current-term council meeting ended with politicians' valedictory speeches.
'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.
Full field for Northland's Ruakākā Races today
Trainer Tony Pike hopes Ruakākā will kickstart his bid for a second Group 1 title.
Delays crossing Brynderwyns south of Whangārei next week while slip repaired
Slip on south side of Brynderwyn Hill, south of Whangārei, was caused by recent weather.
Grate trial uncovers true scale of Northland's litter to sea problem
Full scale of litter to ocean problem in Northland revealed
Northland Freshwater Improvement Fund Dune Lakes project educates children
Northland dune lake project focuses on region's rare ecosystems.
Kaipara's six mayoral candidates on their plans for the district
Kaipara District Council mayoral candidates on their plans for the district.
Voting starts in local body elections - what you need to know
It's time to consider who you would vote for local council.
Northlanders share memories and aroha with royal family
Condolence books available at libraries and council offices until Memorial Day on Sept 26.
Cost of camping at Kaipara's Taharoa Domain to increase
A new fee system is being introduced to replace off-peak and peak visitor time fees.
Pukenui records the largest growth in Northland on the housing front
More re-financing and fewer sales at auctions impacting Northland's housing market.
A cut above the rest: Heller Sharp Blacks take bronze at world champs
A pair of Northland butchers have made their mark on the profession's world stage.
Kaipara council looking at $5.9m piece of Mangawhai land for sport and recreation
Community feedback wanted on proposed purchase before final decision made.
Airport sign advertising Northland's McLeod's Brewery doesn't breach advertising rules
No action after complaint over billboard at airport for Waipū brewery.
Channel Infrastructure's Marsden Pt site's new power supply could include huge solar farm
Massive solar farm could be part of Channel Infrastructure's Marsden Pt power supply
Mangawhai property owner challenges KDC over land use refusal
Consent for gym granted following discussions and court-assisted mediation.
New Zealand Resident Doctors Association concerned at surgeon and registrar shortage
Emergency medicine specialist in Whangārei question the need to import health staff.
Kerikeri kiwifruit company loses challenge in Employment Court
Trainee orchard manager's dismissal before 90 days wrong, ERA rules.
Faulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girl
Whangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.
'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businesses
Northland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.
Industrial action causes postponement of elective surgeries
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Orange heavy rain warning and strong wind watch for Northland issued
Northlanders advised to take care on the roads this afternoon and to avoid going out.
Cost of living has a dampening effect on Northland house buyers' appetite
Northland's median price remains unchanged from June 2021, sitting at $700,000.
First Union claims Channel Infrastructure won't pay a cent towards site remediation
Expected cost of conversion to import-terminal at Marsden Pt between $200m and $220m.
'It was funny and very lucky to spot humpback whale so close to home'
Visitors in Northland blessed with the rare sight of humpback whales feeding in the water.
Butcher carves his way into Sharp Blacks and world stage
Dan Klink is one of 15 Hellers Sharp Blacks headed to the Olympics of butchery this year.
Maungaturoto Country Club loses another sheep
Country caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.
Save Our Sands protest: 'When every grain of the sand is gone, it will never be replaced'
Around 300 people protest against renewal of sand mining resource consent in Mangawhai.