Kerikeri artist a finalist for coveted award
Kerikeri artist Jane Molloy-Wolt up for Parkin Drawing Prize.
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Change to residential status means Kaitāia’s Hike and Bike hostel can't have tenants
End of the road for Kaitāia’s Hike and Bike hostel
Aussie summer ahead for 17 Far North dancers
A pride-inspiring group of Far North dancers have returned home triumphant.
Fundraiser launched to help 'cherished' Paihia woman assaulted inside her own store
Alleged serious assault and break-in lands 27yo man in Kaikohe District Court.
All sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to Bunnings
Staff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.
Not just dance: Devised physical theatre production makes its way to Northland
Northlander Molly Curnow is looking forward to playing her part in a theatre production.
Zonta book fair in Whangārei raised $43,000 for charities
Zonta book fair popular as ever despite chilly starts to weekend in Whangārei.
'AI will never be an adequate replacement for culture': AI experts on mayor’s admission
The method has come under fire for being “highly disrespectful” to Māori.
New mobile desexing clinic for Northland on the way
The SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.
Vince Cocurullo: Infrastructure pressures are mounting - where is our Central Govt to help?
Opinion: Council has been trying to address some of the concerns via its Annual Plan.
Northland news in brief: Lotto win; Matariki fest and hāngī in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei District Councillor Gavin Benney is NZ First's Whangārei candidate
Gavin Benney pledges to wage war on crime in Whangārei.
Overtaking driver dies, father and son 'so lucky' to be alive after crash
NRC deputy chair Jack Craw is grateful his family survived a head-on crash.
North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei
Whangārei could host Lani Daniels and Mea Motu in a world boxing title double-header.
Whangārei's bridge Te Matau ā Pohe turns 10
Te Matau ā Pohe has been a catalyst for further development in the area.
What's the worst day of the week to fuel up?
Knowing when to fill your fuel tank may help save money at the pump.
Our Treasures: Kiwi North welcomes new kiwi
Both new kiwi are North Island brown kiwi .
$3m-plus for the Whangārei chateau
Keen first-buyers have been picking up bargains this winter.
Groundbreaking all-Māori health clinic takes on GP waitlists
Kaitāia's new clinic will help fill the gap for the thousands without a GP.
Carolyn Hansen: The anti-aging lifestyle, what is it and are you living it?
In the minds of some, old age itself has become a disease to be cured.
Joe Bennett: The question's meaning was unmistakable - something catastrophic had happened
It was clear he was pleased to be speaking truthfully about the hardest subject.
Whangārei Hospital clears the air on rescue chopper rumours
Whispered concerns about broken lifts and abandoned helipads have gained momentum.
Books galore at annual Zonta sale
More than 18,000 books up for grabs at this weekend's hotly anticipated book sale.
Motorists taken to hospital after van crashes into parked cars
Resident upset over car damage after van causes crash and sends two to hospital.
News in brief: Zonta book sale returns; police find pipe bomb during fraud investigation
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei return: Spirit of NZ setting new environmental standards
“You should be thinking about what you throw into the ocean ... it all has an impact."
Hospice's financial woes mean tough decisions to be made about charity's future
Govt funding isn't going far enough to cover costs of vital elements within the service.
Beyond disheartening: Whangārei couple's compensation claim declined
Couple without a car after compensation claim was declined despite severe pothole damage.
Bay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship season
Bay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.
Suspicious fire at former Wainui Bay School devastates local community and former students
Student of former Wainui Bay School devastated to see the iconic building destroyed.
News in brief: Neighbours dispute over pūkeko leads to firearms callout; bones found on beach
The latest news bites from around the region.
OPINION: Is our confidence we won’t get caught behind our bad driving?
A lot of societal issues these days, are laid at the door of mental health.
Farmers stressed more than ever before as maize woes add to 'financially terrible' time
A nightmare wet season has left the industry little choice but to import expensive grain
Far North news in brief: Event funding available, Māori roll closes and speed reductions
News snippets from the Far North.