Queen's birthday honour a community effort, says Noma
Kawakawa resident Noma Shepherd has been made ONZM for services to the community.
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Queen's Birthday Honours: Northlanders honoured for their service to the community
Northlanders recognised for service to the community in Queen's Birthday Honours.
Whānau of late Kaitaia man poorly treated by police receive apology
Northland's top cop acknowledged the distress police shortcomings created for the family.
Opinion, Ann Court: Infrastructure wins and challenges
It is time to have a conversation about how we support our communities as they grow.
Joint effort to fix Taipā wastewater problems
Agreement to work together for best sewage solution ends long-running court action.
Bach destroyed in another arson at Ahipara
High tide meant firefighters had to use a 4WD ute to reach the blaze.
Photos: Ōhaeawai celebrates Taiamai Day
Ōhaeawai, just east of Kaikohe, has been celebrating Taiamai Day for more than a decade.
No let-up in water restrictions for Kaitaia - yet
Water restrictions lifted in Kawakawa-Moerewa and Kaikohe-Ngāwhā thanks to February rain.
Tough conditions no match for $30,000 winner
Winner Dickson Hohaia says he'll display his fish in his hallway for the rest of his life.
Topic of FNDC 'mega-consultation': Just about everything
Far North council consulting on four big plans, looking ahead up to 80 years, all at once.
Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui
Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.
Cup win a boost for Northland's future sailing champions - sailing veterans
Sailing veterans say sport needs to seize chance to get more youth, girls, Māori on board.
Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon
Project aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
Massive fire started by faulty lighter on bed
The fire was so big it took 15 firefighters almost eight hours to put out.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
'Unbelievable' heat as huge fire razes buildings
Heat, lack of water and flammable gas cylinders posed headaches for firefighters.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
Election 2020 coverage - Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates
We'll keep you up to date on what's happening in the region.
Portia Woodman backs initiative to tackle Northland's period poverty problem
Portia Woodman is backing a new initiative to tackle period poverty in Northland.
Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire
A mini-tour of Kawakawa with Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
The Green's Northland candidate Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen gives a mini-tour of Kawakawa.
Meet the candidates: New Conservative's Trevor Barfoote Northland
New Conservative's Northland candidate's push to bring housing costs down.
Meet the candidates: Brad Flutey - Northland Electorate
Social Credit's Northland candidate opposed to amalgamation of councils and GMOs.
Assault at Kaikohe Mobil petrol station
Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.
Ngāwhā hot pools weeks away from re-opening
Both pool complexes have been closed for upgrades but one is about to throw open doors.
Volunteers needed for Waitangi River tree planting
The planting event is hosted by a new trust which is aiming to restore life to the awa.
Mum wants to start conversation about the danger of meth
Mum of meth-addicted Northlander calls for help with long-term treatment and rehab.
Women rescued after five hours in flooded river
The women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
Woman in pre-term labour airlifted from storm-ravaged Northland
Flooding and slips closed the roads surrounding the woman, who's just 29 weeks' pregnant.
Northlanders urged to report whale sightings
Scientists want reports of any southern right whales especially.