'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop ban
Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.
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Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle
BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.
Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.
'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomy
The Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.
Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands
A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.
‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger
Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period.
Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost
News snippets from the Far North.
On The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thrive
Carrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.
'Unfinished business': Kiwi MasterChef star returns to kitchen after 10-year hiatus
'There’s no time to jump in with the training wheels on and get used to it'
Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.
'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.
Typical wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
The average cost of a wedding has increased over recent years.
Northland welcomes new rescue helicopters
The air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.
Northland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'
Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.
Woman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throat
The woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.
'Alarming rate': Rising food prices drive increased need for aid
Salvation Army Whangārei now helps 80 households weekly with food parcels.
'A great idea' Experts back new school finance curriculum
Financial literacy will be taught in NZ schools from next year.
Supermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei site
As Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.
25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brain
Misty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.
On The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a van
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.
'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.
SH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip cleared
Contractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.
Police Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike riders
Mark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.
Kaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to many
New social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.
Armed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robbery
Police say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle.
'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment
Merv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.
'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neck
She warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.
'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisis
Dr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.
Mangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip cleared
The road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.
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Watch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strike
Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.
News briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meet
News snippets from the Far North
Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.
Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.
From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities
April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.