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Country’s largest solar farm at Kaitāia switches on
More than 7700 homes can be powered by the new Kaitāia solar farm.
Kaitāia woman Lauren Ashby overcame doubts to go through Police College
Newly-graduated constable ready to reel in the big fish, and crims.
After $40 million and three years, Kāeo Bridge opens
The journey to the Far North on State Highway 10 is now much easier.
News briefs from the Far North - Injury when car hits shop, grim future for snails and fundraiser
News snippets from the Far North
The biggest and best Northland Field Days yet, organiser says
More than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in farming and lifestyle.
Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa
Kaitāia woman building neighbourly connections for Neighbours Aotearoa
'Yeah, nah': Whangārei Lotto winners shell-shocked by $1m win
The couple won the 'life-changing' prize off a bonus ticket.
75yo Ironman Brian Barach gearing up for milestone event
The addiction continues for long-running Ironman Brian Barach despite highs and lows.
Retire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanised
A neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".
David Grindle: Embracing the evolution of work
Opinion: A truly collaborative culture is not just top-down.
Opinion: Farmers encouraged to have a say on proposed freshwater plan change
Opinion: Farmers in Northland are feeling exhausted after the challenges of 2023.
High school student reportedly assaulted with homemade taser
A parent has said the video reflects an ongoing fighting culture at the school.
Man in serious condition after crashing into Kerikeri clothing store
A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a shop window.
'I was ruined for anything else': NZ photographer reveals her inspiration for career
Humanitarian photographer Helen Manson brings her exhibition to Northland.
ReSport golfing fundraiser to tee off in the name of helping others
The carnival style day is about giving back to the community, organiser says.
Northland Sports Awards finalists named
Notable names such as Lani Daniels, Krystal Murray, and Blair Tuke are all in the mix.
$10k Top Energy scholarship for student with love of design, geology, creating models
Inquisitive mind sees Ōhaeawai student earn Top energy Engineering Scholarship
Kerikeri's Jane Molloy-Wolt has two artworks in Molly Morpeth Canaday awards
Kerikeri's Jane Molloy-Wolt finalist in National Molly Morpeth Canady Art Awards
Latest augmented and virtual reality technology taking Far North youth on journey to their past
Augmented reality and virtual reality to tell story of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach
NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour
'It’s too narrow and windy to sustain trucks that size.'
Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
One dead in crash south of Whangārei
Third fatal crash in Northland in two days claims fourth life.
Logging truck crash blocks main Brynderwyns detour less than 24 hours after closure
A truck has crashed on day one of the Brynderwyns detour routes.
Fight against invasive seaweed caulerpa boosted by $5m Govt funding
Northlanders have been urging the Government to step up its investment to fight caulerpa.
Northland news in brief: Shearer Toa Henderson smashes record; person injured in downtown assault
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei Heads' lower speed limits to be reviewed amid backlash
Local councillor reminding people not everybody can have what they want.
Window into the world before Christianity restored after lost taonga found 200 years later
There are more than 16,000 taonga Māori in overseas museums.
One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101
Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.
ArtBeat 2024 at the Whangārei Town Basin
Northland's biggest free interactive art festival drew in a huge crowd keen to get creative.
Whangārei Lotto player wins big in Saturday night draw
However, Powerball wasn't won, meaning $10m is up for grabs on Wednesday.
Blues claim strong win over Fijian Drua
The Blues have started the season with a convincing victory.
Joe Bennett: Technology is always changing and change is daunting
Opinion: People feel powerless before it and threatened by it.