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Kaitaia's Climate Strike march highlights need for climate action
Kaitāia climate strike part of a nationwide call for meaningful government action.
Whangārei’s ArtBeat interactive arts festival draws crowds
Sun, art, entertainment were the order of day at Whangārei’s ArtBeat.
Temporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic search
They and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.
Pride of Pasifica Culture on show in Whangārei at Pasifika Fusion Festival
Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival attracts big crowds to Whangārei.
Black Fern Krystal Murray Supreme Winner at Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Awards; special honour for Sid Going
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins top Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Award
750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Hundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.
'It was cool': Matt Watson's roof was ripped off - but he has no regrets
TV star doesn't regret building by the sea after experiencing wrath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
"Living modestly opens up so much" — we talk to Northlanders living off-grid
It's not an easy lifestyle, but Northlanders living off-grid wouldn't change it.
Residents along Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd relieved Brynderwyns is partially open
Partial re-opening has seen heavy vehicle use decrease on he Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd
SH1 at Mangamukas not forgotten
Repairs are continuing "with urgency" despite issues with Brynderwyns, Hawke's Bay roads.
Young muscle needed to aid woodchoppers’ record-breaking fundraising drive
Kerikeri Woodchoppers have so far raised $330,000 for eye surgery across the Pacific.
A story of true grit: The determined life of the tractor riding cowboy, Murdoch Ross
Murdoch Ross' generosity established many vital aspects of the Whangārei Heads community.
Northland’s Robinson itching to get back on the field
Blues coaches bracket Tom Robinson and Adrian Choat for Sunday's clash
Jonny Wilkinson: Case of 20yo intellectually disabled woman highlights need for resources
Appeals for help are often met with the blanket response that nothing is available.
Preventing the 'youth mental health pandemic': Wellbeing project hits Te Tai Tokerau schools
The project provides children with the means to manage anxiety early in their early years.
Carolyn Hansen: How to manage cravings and temptations
If you do give in, pick yourself back up and get going again.
Northland bowlers at national champs and Kensington club celebrating 100 years
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson,
Return of Northland Field Days sees town and country unite
After a two-year break due to Covid, the event is again showcasing farming innovations.
More than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?
While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?
Russell hotel’s answer to the labour crisis: Start a ferry service
High house prices, Airbnb and lack of nighttime transport creating severe staff shortage.
Northlanders urged to prepare for more power cuts
Big slip threatens two high-voltage lines carrying power to Northland.
Luxon promises Northland councils will control Three Waters infrastructure
Luxon's comments came after National launched its Three Waters policy on Saturday.
Northland’s rail link to be closed for up to three months
Some of the slips on the line between Northland and Auckland are still being assessed.
Rāhui scaled back but whānau's vow to bring kayaker's body home holds firm
A relentless two week search is yet to bring Jean Latimer, fondly known as Johnny, home.
Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.
Avocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snapped
The worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face
Accused referred to Youth Aid over assault that caused life-threatening injuries
The victim is still in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.
'New risk': Transpower warns of power cuts after slip threatens towers
A slip has threatened the country's power supply to the north.
Bay News: Friends rally to help woman's cancer battle; cycle tour's last ride north
A weekly round-up of news and quirky stories from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Church appeals for return of stolen cannon
The centuries-old cannon, or carronade, was displayed in a returned services cemetery.