Humble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honoured
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
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Kaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's service
The life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.
Fatal crash in Pukenui takes Northland’s road toll to five in a week
The deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.
‘So proud’: Hokianga’s stand against harbour sewage praised
Commissioners to return for extra day of hearings before deciding on wastewater consent.
Live like a king this long weekend: Your guide to what's on
Your guide to enjoying what is on offer, from kids' activities to music events.
Couple married for 70 years share the secret to everlasting love
Their comedic to-and-fro is a key ingredient in their timeless love.
Manhunt: Police seek intruder who fled barefoot after elderly woman's death
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania, who lives nearby, describes incident as "incredibly tragic".
'She's just our girl': Boxing champ Lani Daniels welcomed home to Pīpīwai
Lani Daniels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) is home after winning a world heavyweight title.
Truck flips on SH1 north of Whangārei, spilling logs as long weekend traffic ramps up
The truck crash near Towai didn't result in the road being closed.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Samoan Language Week ends in Northland this weekend
‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity.’
'Dark, sad cloud' over community following woman's death - Shane Jones
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight.
'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhood
Far North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.
Kāinga Ora shrinks plans for controversial Kerikeri social housing
New plan will see 3-storey block reduced to 2 storeys with 8, not 12, apartments.
Man charged following stabbing in Moerewa, two dead after crash
The stabbings are reported to have taken place on a back road in Moerewa this afternoon.
Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
Mum's advice pays off as deaf Kerikeri man chosen for World Bowls Championships
Kerikeri bowler Craig McKeogh to play in deaf secton at World Bowls Champs in Scotland
'It rips my heart out': Northland boarding house closure leaves 11 people homeless
Housing trust says it had no warning of closure; FNDC says it gave six days’ notice.
Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens
New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home
Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled
A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.
Fresh produce available to NorthTec students thanks to on-campus harvests
Fresh produce has been grown and placed into pātaka across NorthTec campuses.
Arson suspected as home destroyed near Kaikohe
Owners about to start renovations with building materials, appliances already on site.
Rāwene man in court after alleged assaults at hospital
Rāwene Hospital patient described it as “like a scene out of a horror movie”.
Discovery sparks 190-year-old ‘missing person enquiry’
Writing slate with mystery signature found under floorboards at one of NZ's first schools.
'An accident waiting to happen': Bus driver refuses to drive on 'disintegrating' Far North roads
Far North residents are doing DIY road repairs in a tractor because the roads are so bad.
Two dead after truck crash that closed SH10
Motorists urged to avoid the area; diversions are long and on rough roads.
Social housing projects get funded solar panels
‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'
Kerikeri social housing plans on hold, community group says
A redesign could be on the way for a controversial high-density social housing complex.
World-leading robot plane venture takes off in Kerikeri
Venture fulfils a dream of bringing tech opportunities home for Northland youth.
Man accused of murder of Shayden Perkinson loses name suppression
Man was allegedly stabbed to death when he stepped in to help a woman.
Students set sights on winning national Shakespeare competition
Whangārei students win battle of the bard and spot in Shakespeare Festival finals.
Govt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’
Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.
‘Here I can be myself’: Language Days a boost for deaf and hard-of-hearing children
Deaf get-togethers held fortnightly at Moerewa Scool for kids all over Northland.
From Pipiwai to a world title: Boxer Lani Daniels' historic win
The new IBF world heavyweight champion thinks her next big fight will be with the scales.