Slight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuilt
State Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.
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Rāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindle
Eight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.
Far North drought could lead to more water retrictions
Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use
Northland uni student one of eight scholarship recipients
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship for Northland uni student
‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concerns
Rainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.
Local knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Two Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.
Commuters face delays in Whangārei after crash
Police were notified of the crash at 8.12am on Wednesday.
Machete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapes
Police were called after machetes were allegedly presented in the Taipa store.
Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around Northland
Fiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy
Teen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull win
Ella Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.
Mangawhai tornado’s $420k cost, recovery ongoing one month on
More than 90 houses were assessed; eight remain yellow-stickered.
Five helicopters, 50 firefighters battling to contain Far North blaze
Early indications suggest the large vegetation fire was caused by sparks from a grinder.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
Local knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Far North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp
‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rules
People fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.
Fritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eats
The festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.
Out-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze cause
Fire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.
Child dies after incident on driveway in Far North
Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.
Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair
NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned
News briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lights
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.
Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury
Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser
Hokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a week
Generous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.
Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues
Half of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.
Hūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse
A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy.
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.
North Hokianga A&P Show in pics
Plenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.
Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
Waipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.
Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.
Iconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism season
A group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction.
Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex
Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.
Waipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from home
As the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.