Northlanders Jane Molloy-Wolt, Jay Allen and Melanie Badenhorst finalists in prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize
Northland artists up for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize award
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Ahipara pensioner flats' wild cat problems continue for occupants
Long-running Ahipara wild cat issue yet to be resolved, to pensioner's chagrin.
Mangamukas still on track to open before Christmas
Works are going on around the clock to get the job finished.
Country's top GP award for Hokianga doctor Mark Lankshear
Hokiang Health's Mark Lankshear earns country's top GP award
'Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community
"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.
Hannah Wilkinson's Kamo FC scores Fifa development cash
The club was delighted to receive the funding.
News briefs from the Far North - Demo reno, top Far Northerners wanted and car hits house
News snippets from the Far North.
Ninety Mile mussel spat on mission to save Hauraki Gulf marine environment
Ninety Mile Beach mussels helping to save Hauraki Gulf marine system.
Northland staff training for Heritage NZ emergency
Training success for Northland Heritage NZ staff.
Northland sci-fi and fantasy festival a grand success second year in a row
The Festival is a huge community spirit booster.
From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs
Far North dartist's world youth champs appearance could lead to career.
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
Far North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warns
Staff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.
Doctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatment
Doctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.
Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part
Four Northland athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
Northlanders flock to be part of record-high bird count
Annual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.
'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shaken
The dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.
Police break up tensions between developers and locals
Developers and locals clash over building site.
Egg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird flu
Experts are monitoring a highly contagious strain of bird flu as it nears New Zealand
News briefs from the Far North: Power pole near-miss; art comp for youth; and 15 artists on display
News snippets from the Far North.
Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies
Tributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.
Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar
A discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.
Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future
The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
Kaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland College
Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow
Holiday on wheels? What you need to know about packing up the family and hitting the road.