Coastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel
A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody after appearing in the Kaikohe District Court.
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Tourism in Far North to benefit from $880,000 Tourism Infrastructure Funding
Tourism Infrastructure Fund has $880K for six Far North projects
From interim to permanent - new Far North council CEO is Guy Holroyd
Interim Far North District Council CEO Guy Holroyd gets the job full time.
'Shame and embarrassment': High-end resort unlawfully fired housekeeper
The resort manager then trespassed the woman, who held mana whenua status.
Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.
Leaders intensify Brynderwyns action call as $112 million cyclone hit revealed
A new economic impact report details the effects of repeated closures.
Woman with known allergy dies from anaphlyaxis after being given penicillin
Five checks for an allergy before prescribing and administering antibiotics were missed.
Brynderwyns Hills viaduct proposed by transport leaders
The viaduct would be a local solution to an issue that needed fixing.
Health and wellbeing important this month - Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo urges people to focus on health and wellbeing
News in brief from Northland - Pet drop-in centres, Awanui crash and police issue scam warning
News snippets from Northland.
Concerns spread over size and scale of Whangārei social housing projects
Opponents of the size and scale of the Whangārei social housing plans step up lobbying.
'All I want is closure': Dog attack victim's family still searching for answers
A year after her father's death, Nataria Moore still doesn't know what happened.
Maungatapere irrigation company angry with council over water consent
The high-flow consent was not for the year-round take that was traditionally more common.
Joe Bennett: A burger lawsuit - what could be more American?
There are probably as many personal injury lawyers in the US as there are burger joints.
Brent Eastwood: Leaving a lasting legacy to your passion
Giving back to active recreation and sport can make a huge difference.
Discovering the world of waka ama
Taking a closer look into the increasingly popular sport
Comment: Be good to yourself
Place positive, uplifting messages, around the home and even workplace.
Waipū local's turtley awesome discovery at popular beach
A marine expert says the green turtle is an uncommon sight in Northland.
'Sexual plaything': Crown alleges teenager used by uncle at whim
The jury heard closing arguments and will return on Monday to deliberate.
Teens arrested after their alleged involvement in series of robberies and burglaries.
A trio of offenders were arrested after a string of offending against Northland businesses
AIMS Games: Meet the boy representing a whole Northland school
Miller and his mum made the five-hour trip down together.
Man posed as licensed plumber, wreaks havoc with shoddy bathroom renovation
The homeowner tried to take her life from the emotional stress caused by the poor work.
Social housing fears: Public meeting to hear residents' concerns
Kāinga Ora has applied for resource consent despite concerns from residents.
Big cat park plans open day six months after closing
More open days are planned for the park which has been closed since March.
Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code
A driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.
Three police cars rammed, officer injured in dramatic chase across Whangārei
Police have said it was 'incredibly lucky' no one was hurt in the chase.
Awanui could be next far North town to take out a Keep New Zealand Beautiful award
Locals think the nomination is more than justified.
'Can’t afford a basic plot': Families make tough decisions as funeral grant falls short
"More people are in the position where they can’t afford a basic plot at the cemetery."
Riding for the Disabled is mahi that gives “great reward”
Lessons are the "best day of the week" for attendees and whānau.
Ōpua artist James Ormsby’s Matawai artwork features in Wellington exhibition
Bay of Islands artist James Ormsby's work in Strange Friends exhibition
John Williamson: Frustrating time trying to plan for future transport
OPINION: Significantly-enhanced road maintenance, greater resilience are priorities.
From a coal mining building to a flourishing school: Kawakawa Primary turns 150
A wide variety of fun festivities will take place this Friday and Saturday.
Northland news in brief: Trifecta development in next stage; Butchers make NZ team
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North: Candidates front up, IRBs on 90 Mile, and honours awarded
News snippets from the Far North.