'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle bill
Repairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.
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Northland news in brief: Playground closed for works; child hit by car; Maunga Mayhem returns
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper Bonanza
Wednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.
'Disgraceful': Woman bit officer's hand to the bone, fracturing it
A female police officer required several weeks off work following the assault.
Student in critical condition after getting hit by a car while trying to catch bus
Emergency services rushed to the scene at 7.30am today.
Man charged with assaulting Whangārei court security officer
A man has been charged with assaulting a court security officer.
Tough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politics
Emilly Henderson explains why she's leaving a job she loves,
Call for more police after CBD assaults rise
The number of assaults reported in Whangārei Central has risen in the last year.
Northland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pests
Views sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,
Whangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona Ironman
Long-distance open water swimmer Sarah Poplar changes tack to Ironman racing.
Northland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offences
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Whangārei man turns life around after assaulting homeless person
A judge expressed her hope to offender who assaulted homeless man.
Whangārei Hospital's Covid-19 procedures under the spotlight
Te Whatu Ora Northland denied staff were knowingly exposing people to Covid.
More needs to be done to lower road toll - safety campaigner
So far this year eight people have died on Northland’s roads.
News in brief from Northland - Another shearing win; farm enviro awards and explore Matapouri estuary
News snippets from Northland
Name suppression lapses for man who attacked lawyer
The 36-year-old travel agent admitted to the violent assault.
The diet of New Zealand criminals: Sex, violence and dishonesty
Sexual allegations are reportedly making their way into court proceedings more often.
Piles of rubbish removed in Whangārei on Global Recycling Day
More than half a ton of rubbish removed on Global Recycling Day.
Northland electric boat company set to expand
Whangārei electric boat company Naut gets $1.5m funding to expand further.
International artists team up with Kiwi artists for biggest art auction
Each CollaboratioNZ event ends with a no reserve auction of all the artwork.
Kamo locals question location of proposed fuel station
The self-service station will include three pumps and six refuelling stations
Kaitāia jewellery store robbed by youth with hammer - locals give chase
Young alleged smash and grab robber in Kaitāia chased by local elderly men.
Grant McCallum selected as National’s candidate in Northland
Maungaturoto farmer Grant McCallum has been selected as National’s candidate for Northland
‘Just come!’: Northland tourism operators roll out welcome mat for NZers
Visions of closed roads, storm damage still linger five weeks after cyclone.
Joe Bennett: How Hugh Grant ripped the veil from the Hollywood altar
He knew the game he was required to play.
Northland man’s Myanmar dental mission
Northlander Mark Nicholls organses dental missoin to Myanmar to treat 420 improverishd ki
Baby great white shark enjoying the Far North coast
The little shark hasn't moved from the area in weeks.
Carolyn Hansen: What to to do about belly fat
It is not inevitable, but a result of our lifestyles.
Six paddlers rescued after waka flips at Tūtūkākā
All paddlers were wearing lifejackets but current was driving them towards rocks.
Our Treasures: Kiwi North stint builds community links
'I’ll be forever grateful that I’ve been given this opportunity.'
Stepping down: Whangārei MP Emily Henderson will retire from politics at the election
“It’s been a huge privilege and joy to represent Whangārei"
Brynderwyns to fully open in time for busy Easter Weekend
Long weekend means there will be more vehicles travelling to and from the region.
Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds
Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.