Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.
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Funding announcement falls short of long-term solutions to roading woes
A Government funding boost to repair storm-damaged roads falls short of what's needed.
Notorious drug bust features in new TV series with star cast
Robyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama
Armed thieves target jeweller in broad daylight; six arrested after 'brazen' robbery
Smashed display cabinets can be seen through the window of the Cameron St store.
Magnolia fundraiser helps grow the dreams of Whangārei students
Showing off magnolia garden is a way to fundraise for "life-changing" trip.
Warning over lithium-powered batteries after rubbish trucks catch fire
Lithium batteries are catching fire on rubbish trucks in Northland.
Emergency surgery saves dog after swallowing plastic bag
Onyx the Whangārei dog needed emergency surgery to remove plastic bag he swallowed
The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP
People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga
Dolphins dazzle at Far North beach
Several calves could be seen sticking close to their mums as they passed through.
Fragile roading network: Councils allowed to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure
Northland councils to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure.
'AI will never be an adequate replacement for culture': AI experts on mayor’s admission
The method has come under fire for being “highly disrespectful” to Māori.
New mobile desexing clinic for Northland on the way
The SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.
North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei
Whangārei could host Lani Daniels and Mea Motu in a world boxing title double-header.
Whangārei's bridge Te Matau ā Pohe turns 10
Te Matau ā Pohe has been a catalyst for further development in the area.
What's the worst day of the week to fuel up?
Knowing when to fill your fuel tank may help save money at the pump.
Groundbreaking all-Māori health clinic takes on GP waitlists
Kaitāia's new clinic will help fill the gap for the thousands without a GP.
Whangārei Hospital clears the air on rescue chopper rumours
Whispered concerns about broken lifts and abandoned helipads have gained momentum.
Whangārei return: Spirit of NZ setting new environmental standards
“You should be thinking about what you throw into the ocean ... it all has an impact."
Hospice's financial woes mean tough decisions to be made about charity's future
Govt funding isn't going far enough to cover costs of vital elements within the service.
Bay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship season
Bay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.
Suspicious fire at former Wainui Bay School devastates local community and former students
Student of former Wainui Bay School devastated to see the iconic building destroyed.
Northland teen who murdered man in Bay of Islands gets reduced sentence
Teenager who fatally stabbed Bram Willems has life sentence quashed by Court of Appeal.
'Where does it end?': Push back against mayor's te reo shake up in annual plan
The original bilingual annual plan will be accompanied by a second English-only version.
Ban on high school's risky activities lifted months after Abbey Caves death
The move by WorkSafe has no impact on its wider investigation into Karnin Petera's death.
Fire at old school devastates Far North community
A suspicious fire has destroyed an old Far North school that had been a recreation centre.
Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine
Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.
Community comes together at Matariki to honour road death victims
Road safety advocates, community providers honour those who have died from road accidents.
Northland news in brief: Plane issue at airport; two Lotto winners
Catch up with what's happening around the region.
Northlanders sending winter warmth to South Island with citrus from Lions Clubs' campaign
Whangārei Lions clubs again collect tonnes of winter fruit for southern folk.
Community composting programme wins Northland Environmental Awards
CBEC EcoSolutions’ big winner at Northland Environmental Awards
Jonny Wilkinson: Scammers are targeting everybody, including the disabled
Columnist Jonny Wilkinson says scammers are even targeting disabled organisations.
Minister faces persistent calls for action over 'high-risk' wartime ship leaking oil
Government Minister Kiri Allan has agreed to meet with the forum lobbying for a survey.
Ghosts beneath the surface: The ships destroyed in our seas
While the spotlight is on the RMS Niagara, it is not the only ship to meet its doom here.
Region pinned firmly on foodie map in Cuisine Good Food Guide
Seven Northland restaurants have been named in the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide.