Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day
The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.
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Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change
Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.
'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi
The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.
Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour
The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.
‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s moves
Local Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.
Crisis as Northland principals walking away from 'too big' a job
An ageing teaching population, burnout and increased policies have been quoted as issues.
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome
The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.
Two people shot in Northland town in less than 24 hours, police investigating
A man was bleeding heavily from what was believed to be a single gunshot wound to the leg.
Helicopters, trucks attend scrub fire in Far North
The wind is light and flames are spreading slowly.
Far North council changes Māori name ahead of Waitangi Day
The refresh did not alter the council’s legal name.
'The thing with cancer is, it doesn’t discriminate': Young mum's message after shock diagnosis
The 27yo felt at the peak of life when a shock diagnosis turned her world on its head.
Fuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refinery
Resources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.
Celebrity Treasure Island winner and comedian opens up about his friends, mum and his show
He is keen to spend more time in the region.
What's on this Waitangi weekend
Plenty is on offer to cater for people with all interests this weekend.
Far North Mayor hosts first-time Waitangi local government sector presence
'It’s taken a lot of work to get as far as this.'
Kerikeri awarded top status among towns in New Zealand
Kerikeri has made the top-10 most welcoming towns list - what's behind its success?
Police investigating unexplained death in Bay of Islands
The death is not currently considered suspicious, police say.
Rugby league fundraiser for youth attracts major sporting talent
Among the star-studded line up are Kiwi players Ruben Wiki, Duane Mann, and Jerry Suesue.
Northland's median weekly rent revealed
Whangārei had the highest median weekly rental price in Northland according to Trade Me
Tired and run down: Kerikeri Turner Centre to undergo major revamp
The Turner Centre in Kerikeri is to undergo a major revamp.
Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable
Want to start a food forest but don't know how? Join the Northland Edible Garden Trail.
'We’ll get remarkably quiet': Businesses face tough decisions ahead of Brynderwyns closure
Transport companies will “have to pass costs on”.
'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen
The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.
Donors help Kaikohe Tooth Fairy they say helped them: Court fines covered by fundraiser
One person donated $7000 to help pay Claire Wihongi-Matene's court imposed fine.
'Maybe they’ve made their point': Far North fishing competition biggest yet, organisers say
Far North hapū blocked beach access to a popular fishing comp. So how did it all unfold?
Northland MP ‘condemns’ Taipā boat ramp protest ahead of fishing competition
Grant McCallum has called a local iwi's blockade of the boat ramp 'illegal actions'.
Our Treasures: The journey of Whangārei's well-loved miniature trains
The trains have been chugging their way into the hearts of passengers young and old.
Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
Far North fishing competition protesters vow to continue demonstrations
At least 30 members of Ngāti Kahu blocked the access road to a boat ramp in Taipā.
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.
Fight for historic Ruapekapeka Pā battle grounds continues
More hapū management is part of the action plan for the next three years.