Mayor ice cool as he surprises skaters at pop-up rink
The mayor donned his formal garb to skate some loops at the ice rink.
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Mad rush for discounts at the pump: Fuel prices hike as Govt ends tax cut
Fuel costs rose by 29c a litre at midnight on Friday when the Govt's tax discount ended.
Light shows, tree planting, crafts and more: Your guide to what's on these holidays
Your guide to what's on in Northland these winter holidays
$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai couple
Northland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.
End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga
Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.
Celebrated squash icon Shelley Kitchen returns home to drive sport further
The New Zealand sporting star wants to give back to her home region.
Homegrown lawyer's free legal clinics to help those in need prove popular
Junior lawyer Keegan Jones said the demand for legal advice has been eye-opening.
'Hurting Kiwis big time': National leader Christopher Luxon talks cost of living at packed public meeting
The cost of living and crime were hot topics during Christopher Luxon's visit to Kerikeri.
Where's the rest? Principal says'no' to latest pay offer
The first pay increase of 6 per cent would occur on July 3.
Russell or Kororāreka? Historic town on cusp of finding out name fate
A final decision on the fate of Russell's name may be mere weeks away.
Housing biggest cost for Northlanders facing cost-of-living pressures
Median weekly rents are up 5.5 per cent since May 2022.
Fears Northland will become voiceless as first Three Waters entity announced
Northland and Auckland will form the country's first Three Waters inter-regional entity.
Teen kickboxers fight hard to rise to the top of world champs
Two Bay of Islands College students have taken the karate and kickboxing world by storm.
'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bull
Prem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.
Five people injured in serious crash: State Highway 1 reopens
A crash north of Whangārei has blocked both lanes on State Highway 1 near Whakapara.
A bittersweet reunion: Police executing search warrants find statues stolen from Kerikeri business
Police made an interesting discovery while executing three search warrants in the North.
Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage
Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.
Community-built bike path aims to keep riders safe and boost health
Once complete, the shared path will stretch from Russell to the ferry landing at Ōkiato.
Fowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescue
Motatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.
Kerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargo
National freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.
'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothes
The Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.
Dr Shane Reti on National's crime reduction policy
We need to crack down on crime, writes Dr Shane Reti.
Angry residents start petition against community housing development
Far North Holdings wants resource consent to build community houses in Hikurangi.
'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure
'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.
Northland news briefs: Lotto win, charity ball tickets, firefighters called out
News snippets from Northland.
Driver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face court
Whangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted
Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer
Locals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.
Kākā, orca, seals - oh my! What wildlife to look out for this winter
A kayaker was treated to an up-close encounter with orca in Ōakura.
Reopening of Northland's popular walking tracks some time away
Sites around the region are significantly damaged, with opening dates unknown.
Trial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years away
Not guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.
Mum's warning after man allegedly convinces teen to secretly catch flight
The mother was shocked to learn very little could be done legally.
Ōkaihau mums on a mission to reopen abandoned playcentre
Playcentre closed when the town had few kids. Now there are lots with nowhere to go.
400 lightning strikes illuminate Northland overnight
Heavy rain hammered the Far North more than any other district overnight.
Concerns new health policy will disadvantage already underserved elderly
Northlanders undergoing surgery in Auckland may have to wait longer under the new policy.