Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
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Opinion: The Government are basically saying disabled people are not up for the job
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Joe Bennett: Birds are the beasts we see the most and fear the least
OPINION: Joe Bennett muses about birds after watching them springing about in a tree.
Owners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homes
Homes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.
Name suppression lifted: man pleads not guilty to Northland murder
The man appeared via audio-visual link from a prison.
Former Mayor Sheryl Mai speaks out against Whangārei’s Māori ward polling move
Whangārei District Council voted to keep its Māori ward.
'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike action
Dargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.
Power fully restored after car hits power pole
A driver sustained minor injuries after hitting a power pole.
Far North wāhine fulfil need for connection through fitness
A look at the new fitness offering uplifting people to connect and thrive.
Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’
Former refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boat
While oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.
Stunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'
Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
Lowest income New Zealanders paying highest power prices, data reveals
The Far North’s high power prices put a squeeze on retirees.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Why 'act now, beg for forgiveness later' is not a good plan when it comes to redundancy - David Grindle
OPINION: Employers need to be clear about why they are doing what they are doing,
Northland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against polling
Northland Regional Council pushes back against polling
Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest
The tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.
Arrest made after spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries
A 16-year-old teenager was charged after eight Northland businesses were targeted.
Friday's Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Society accommodation
This Friday's Daffodil Day includes plenty of Northland events for the Cancer Society.
Final stage of Far North’s biggest social housing project opens
Te Kohekohe is the brainchild of Māori health provider Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi.
Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’
"It’s something that no mother should go through."
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team
Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
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‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray
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Police searching for vehicle of interest in relation to Dargaville woman’s death
'Anyone who saw this vehicle or has dashcam footage ... is urged to come forward.'
'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whale
The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
Police checkpoint saves three from alleged kidnapping in Northland
A well-placed police roadside checkpoint led to a dramatic police operation.
Shane Reti: Economy is moving in right direction, creating more scope for business growth
OPINION: The OCR cut shows inflation is easing and the Govt’s economic plan is working.
'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices
Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?
State of the art cancer facility under construction
Whangārei will soon be home to a state-of-the-art oncology facility