Surge of road sign vandalism costing Far North ratepayers tens of thousands
The vandalism almost always occurred on rural roads at night.
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Scene now cleared following truck and car crash
A truck and car collided on Whangārei Heads Road just before 12pm.
'The audacity': Neon green food truck stolen from property, found 20km away
Thieves steal large food truck from Paihia; found 72 hours later near Kawakawa.
Young baker rising to challenge the best in the country
Dargaville's Karli Colmer-Cornish will compete for the top spot on Tuesday.
Awanui shines on annual Awanui Day celebrations at new venue
Annual Awanui Day celebrated as thousands flock to Far North town.
Obit: Kerikeri's Doug Turner remembered as man behind town's performing arts centre
Huge efforts of Kerikeri performing arts legend Doug Turner recalled
Threat to vet: 'I was informed there was a bullet for the cow and a bullet for myself'
The Scottish vet, now working in Northland’s Kaipara district, has written a book.
Three Northland suburbs make ‘Hot 100′ list
Kaikohe, Dargaville and Kaitāia all made the list.
Lack of available grants could see Sistema Whangārei shut its doors
More than 300 children could miss out on musical education if the charity closes.
News in brief: Kerikeri street party back
The latest news bites from around the region.
Job market woes mean high beneficiary numbers in Northland
Companies being cautious with their spending equalled more cautious employing.
Man hospitalised following fight overnight, three men due to appear in court
Two men are due in Whangārei District Court tomorrow.
Fireworks that bring 'so much joy' to Northland another great success
Audible ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ filled the stadium.
Awards honour outstanding achievements of Northland businesses and individuals
Northland Waste has been recognised for its people-focused growth in this year's awards.
Mum's mission to give grieving families a unique keepsake of their lost little loved one
Julie Tapp began her work after her son, Ezra, drowned in 2014.
Teaching writing in a digital age: The struggle is real - Joe Bennett
OPINION: To teach a writing course today feels like a subversive act.
'Living life as normal' Street attack survivor makes remarkable comeback
Rob Ludlow spent months in hospital and rehab following a street attack. Look at him now.
'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.
News in brief: Young Plumber of the Year named
The latest news bites from around the region.
'I panicked ... I knew couldn't help him': Was man's death an accident or murder?
Bob Kleiman's body was found the day after he was shot in the head.
Firefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrations
Fire and Emergency NZ have said fires caused by fireworks are mostly preventable.
Far North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity event
Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North staffer jumping from plane for youth charity.
History reborn: Waiwera water slide back in business in Northland
Northlanders Cody and Klay Rouse have delivered on their promise to bring Waiwera to life
Northland youth deaths inquest: Teen called two helplines before suspected suicide
Mum: 'Summer should still be here, I don’t want this to happen to other families.'
Uniting communities: Annual Northland chess champs brings people together
Northland's annual chess champs are back in Kerikeri on November 2.
Bay News: St John in Kerikeri celebrates 50 years
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Really uplifting': Northland Women in leadership series continues
Dame Jenny Shipley is one of the keynote speakers at the second women's leadership event.
News briefs from the Far North - Waitangi Tribunal appointment, Halloween advice and highway roadworks
News snippets from the Far North.
New plan to get most of Northland's land use and manufacturing sector
Northland’s land use and manufacturing potential under spotlight in new initiative.
Time to think about vulnerable road users - John Williamson
OPINION: There is a developing battleground between footpath users.
Awanui Day on Saturday to celebrate tiny Far North town
The event sees the population of the Far North town swell from 600 to 6000.
News in brief: Halloween trick-or-treating; Kerikeri street party
The latest news bites from around the region.
Inquest into spate of suspected youth suicides in Northland
Hamuera Ellis-Erihe is one of six young people aged 12-16 who took their own lives.
Great news for Far North: Date confirmed for Mangamuka Gorge highway reopening
An event of some sort will be held to coincide with the reopening.