Rail link to Marsden Pt port finally gets Government funding
Northland leader wants judicial review of decision to can four lane Highway
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Auckland marathon swimmer makes history in Northland waters
The hardest part, Jono Ridler says, was the final 6km when darkness began to set.
Anti-vaxxer calls for occupation of Marsden Point
Anti-mandate protesters are encouraging followers to occupy the former oil refinery.
Offending too serious for lesser order sentence, says judge
Former Northland prison officer sentenced on firearm and threat charges.
SH1 blocked by crash at Puwera turnoff
SH1 is at least partially blocked by a single-vehicle crash at Puwera
First ever pre-season tournament ahead of the football season
Men's and women's football competition in Tikipunga this weekend.
Households on low-user plan in Northland the hardest hit
Meridian doubles overall fixed charge for its low-user residential customers in Northland.
Plans submitted to build four-storey apartment block in Paihia
If approved, complex will include 21 apartments, two shops, basement parking and a pool.
Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze
'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'
Whangārei adult literacy classes in high demand
Free programmes in literacy and numeracy are highlighting education gaps in Northland.
Northland news: Govt petitioned over Russian oligarch; woman accused of arson
News snippets from Northland.
Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer
Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.
Kerikeri teen Kaia Derbyshire comes out tops in ocean swimming champs
Kaia Derbyshire beat her nearest rival in the 1.25km ocean swim by almost two minutes.
Tributes for mother and son killed in Kāeo crash
Tributes are coming in for Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert
Northland passes 21,000 Covid cases
The Northland District Health Board has released today's number of new Covid cases.
Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped
Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.
Northland Shakespeare Regional Festival goes outdoors
Northland has a high calibre of Shakespeare performers.
News in brief: Police called after firearms incident
News snippets from around the region.
Traffic delays on SH1 after roadworks, logging truck crash
Busy morning on the roads with roadworks delays and a logging truck crash.
'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist
The best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.
Our Treasures: Vintage radio reveals history of transmission technology
The Bell Skymaster Colt 5 valve radio was manufactured in 1953.
Surge of vape shops upsets Dargaville but authorities say their hands are tied
A new amendment bill to regulate vape retailers might be introduced later this year.
Pallisade wall for Kotātā Heights recommended by geotech engineers to prevent land slips
WDC grants easements over an esplanade reserve for a wall to be built.
Whangārei's newest football team aim big
New football side playing warm up games to hone their skills.
Two killed in Kāeo crash named
The two people killed in the crash near Kāeo were Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert.
Northland DHB reports 406 new cases of Covid-19
There are 406 new Covid cases in Northland today
Logging truck rolls in Otaika
A logging truck rolled near Loop Road roundabout in Otaika this morning.
Delays on SH1 over Brynderwyns
Long delays on Brynderwyns this morning due to roadworks
News in brief: Ramadan begins, New Marsden Pt receives first ship
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Treating UV rays like smoking could help Northland reduce high melanoma rates - expert
Northland's high melanoma rates under the spotlight.
Shane Reti: Northland's 11-day lockdown cost the region $20m GDP
Two people and their failure to cooperate meant the region's alert level was raised.
Onerahi win Stafford Choat men's cup final
Northern Region Football finals completed after last year's Covid disruption.
'Disgusted': Two anglers caught with 138 snapper, boat seized
The pair's catch was nearly seven times the daily limit.