Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
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A few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitors
There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.
Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp
The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.
'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Rain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Fire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately lit
Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.
Seven deaths in one month: Road safety messages not sinking in
Experts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.
How a youngster is calling on politicians for safer weed-spraying on school grounds
Not only did Henry Bedell present to council, he also wrote to the Minister of Health.
Locals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier Island
Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.
$6.6m for Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri for vital environmental work
Ngāti Kuri gets $6.6 million for land restoration and save taonga species
'Terrible tragedy': Whangārei roadworker dies after becoming trapped by roller
'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 'terrible tragedy''
Watch: Two boys - aged 11 and 12 - each land their first marlin
William Andrews, 11, and Elliot Mobberley, 12, caught their first marlins on holiday.
Hot weather and rain mean humid nights in Northland this week
Rain is forecast to follow high temperatures - including 28.5C in Dargaville.
Up to 80,000 expected at Waitangi this year
Between 60,000 and 80,000 people are expected at Waitangi this year.
'Really busy and super positive': Paihia businesses shrug off criticism about town
There is pushback after comments about Northland’s top tourist town being run down.
Man dies after his car crashes into tree
The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.
Funds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtie
Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.
Opponents heartbroken as Paihia breakwater proposal refloated by Shane Jones
The Paihia breakwater divided the town but is needed for road protection, minister says.
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statistics
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.
'It was so painful' - Family of Kaitāia toddler killed in driveway recall efforts to save her
Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.
Northland weather outlook: Warm, wet this month
The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.
Member of the public rescue Bay of Island boaties from water after 111 call disconnects
The three people were stranded after their 7m boat sank.
Risk of storms and heavy rain for Auckland, Northland, Bay of Plenty
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northland and the Bay of Islands.
Dotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to beware
It was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.
News briefs from Northland - shellfish warning, Canopy Night Market back and boating disaster averted
News snippets from Northland
'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone Store
The man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.
'Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins die
After deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.
6-month-old baby dies in hospital following crash in Waima, Far North
The recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer
Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.
'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks
Tourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.