Sand mining concerns grow as Bream Bay project could be fast-tracked
The fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.
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‘This baby is going to be so loved’: Woman's 'super-selfless deed' for couple
Despite complications, Colthurst plans to deliver a healthy baby to the supportive couple.
'Women make great leaders': Uplifting event boosts women’s leadership skills
The Leading Ladies Northland event encouraged women to push aside self-doubt.
'The world is starting to take notice': Māori sporting champs inspiring next generation
Kaitāia boxing world champ Mea Motu part of nine-strong Māori sports stars panel M9
190-year-old Te Waimate Mission Station hosting creative Sunday
Far North's Te Waimate Mission Station to hold creative day
Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices
The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.
Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style
Thousands expected to let their hair down post-race.
'We're marching to a promised land': Hīkoi attracts thousands in Whangārei
It's only day two but the Government is already nervous, hīkoi organisers say.
'For everyone': Hīkoi organisers promote unity on first day of action
Hīkoi is about standing up for Te Tiriti, which will help everyone thrive, organisers say.
Spring spruce-up for Kaitāia to welcome summer visitors after Mangamuka reopens
Kaitāia gearing up for big town spring clean for state highway reopening.
Bowel cancers detected at early stage in successful Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme
Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme saving lives with 89 cancer cases detected
'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered species
DoC has enlisted the help of a fundraising organisation to back some critical projects.
Trump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?
'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.
New whānau health clinic helps those not enrolled with a GP
The Whangārei CBD nurse-led clinic aims to meet Northland's high health needs.
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive
The Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
'Fight culture:' Teen's fireworks attack filmed and posted online
It was supposed to be a family event - but instead one teen was taken to hospital.
Big turnout to Far North historic site Edmonds Ruins on open day
400 at Edmonds Ruins open day show interest in historic sites still there
Far North pensioner's 'anxious' after council suspends upgrade work, considers selling up
Far North council puts pensioner flat upgrades on hold, considers selling them.
Far North lines team from Top Energy best in the country
Top award for Top Energy lines team
Fallen pylons, seaweed, crime and roads: Northland MP Grant McCallum's busy first year
A year ago, Grant McCallum was elected Northland's new MP. What's he most proud of so far?
News briefs from the Far North - Manu champs, fish auction and SPCA cupcakes
News snippets from the Far North.
Bay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on Saturday
Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.
National hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far North
Anti-Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts at Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua on Monday.
Rāhui over upper Whangārei Harbour lifted
The rāhui was placed over the upper Whangārei Harbour on October 24.
Opinion: 'Death by 1000 cuts to Te Tiriti o Waitangi' - Hūhana Lyndon, Green MP
OPINION: When an apology is at odds with actions, then those words are empty.
Northland beach town to get another 380 houses with The Rise development
Mangawhai's population has doubled in the last 10 years, with more new homes coming.
Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.
Revealed: True value of cruise ship visits to Northland economy
Full value of cruise ship industry to Northland revealed.
In national first, Far North hosting te reo Māori Inspiring the Future course
Te reo Māori Inspiring the Future course held in Kaikohe for first time.
Massive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
The 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.
News briefs from the Far North - student flying high, sign vandalism costs rise, Lotto win and surgery successful
News snippets from the Far North
Scene now cleared following truck and car crash
A truck and car collided on Whangārei Heads Road just before 12pm.
Young baker rising to challenge the best in the country
Dargaville's Karli Colmer-Cornish will compete for the top spot on Tuesday.