$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
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Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.
Rescue team save 18 kiwi from drought-stricken island
Fourteen kiwi died on the Motuora kiwi creche island during the drought.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award
Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.
One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.
Ngāti Hine trust sees golden opportunity
Māori land trust going for gold with kiwifruit investments in Kerikeri area.
Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.
Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail
Woman jailed for assaulting and robbing 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
Choosing childcare: From daycare to kindergarten - what are the options?
A guide to a bewildering menu of childcare options.
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
Choosing childcare: A beginner's guide to early childhood education in New Zealand
How to find a way through the myriad daycare options.
Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
Manhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man
19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.
Manhunt for 19yo: School in lockdown
Moerewa School will remain closed until the end of week, principal announced.
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case
Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.
Let the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter days
It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?
Northland MP 'hugely disappointed' coward's punch bill voted down
"One punch" laws were introduced in NSW in 2014 to reduce alcohol-related violence.
Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.
Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating
Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.
$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investors
Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.
S**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New Zealand
Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.
Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.
Police believe missing woman Bridget Simmonds is buried on rural property
Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .
Digger brought in to help in search for clues on missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Simmonds' mother just wants closure for the family.
Suspicious fire destroys community hall at Tutamoe
Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.
Police say missing woman case suspicious as property searched
Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.