Whangārei baker rises above national competition to win Baker of the Year
Bethany Friend says her award-winning skills began at a young age with her grandmother.
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Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns
Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.
Dismal wellbeing report: Experts reveal why we may be feeling burned out
Wellbeing experts offer tips on how to improve selfcare following few years of challenges.
SH1 cleared after crash in Oakleigh
People are being warned to expect delays after a crash took place this afternoon.
Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles
Northlanders are being asked to monitor for measles symptoms after one confirmed case.
Social supermarket running on empty as it fields around 50 calls for help a day
155 Whare Kai manager Samantha Cassidy says the demand for food grows year-on-year.
Whangārei colder than Invercargill overnight: Northland catches a chill
A colder than normal October is on the cards.
'My heart was pounding, I was shaking': Fears women are being targeted on rural roads
More women have come forward to share their alarming encounters with a lone motorist.
Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.
Seeing red: Cause of shocking colour in Bay of Islands estuary revealed
"The damage we do now is going to catch up with future generations.”
'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakes
A new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.
Far North waka ama paddlers put Te Hiku on the world stage
The paddlers represented Waka Ama NZ who came out on top at this year's event
General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for Te Tai Tōkerau
Tai Tōkerau candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.
General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for the Whangārei electorate
Whangārei candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.
Tree-mendous adventure comes to an end as popular spot closes
Glenverbie's Adventure Forest has been a hub for adrenaline junkies since 2007.
Auckland close the door on Taniwha's hopes for NPC win
Northland has not won at Eden Park since October 2008.
'Huge flash and loud bang' as lightning strikes gas bottle and sets home alight
Phone chargers were blown apart and plugs were sent flying from the walls.
Summer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth it
The work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
Hipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.
What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition
A labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.
Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way
What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
SPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstep
Usually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".
Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding
The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.
Gun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leader
Gone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.
'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night
"Who knows what their intention was.”
'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businesses
A group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.
We are developing people who are knowledgeable in history
Students are learning traditional knowledge and practices.
'Exceptional': New gallery in Dargaville gets full support of local community
The Northland carver opened his new gallery on Saturday.
No major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awards
Ten Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards
Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmers
No big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout
Northland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgrade
News snippets from across Northland.