Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
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Cemetery clean-up brings volunteers to Onerahi
Volunteers heed the call for 'Onerahi Cemetery Clean Up Day'.
'There’s a lot more work to be done' - lack of resources for Road to Zero strategy
Northland's road toll for 2022 was the highest in 22 years.
Northland principals weigh in on reduced class sizes
New class size rules see a reduction from 29 students per teacher to 28.
No gang warfare: Devastated family, police hit back over Whangārei homicide
Rumours about gang involvement in fatal Whangārei stabbing are circulating online.
Far North locals discover 'unprecedented' mass stranding of 'unique' dolphins
A woman stumbled upon the stranded dolphins at Te Kōhanga / Shipwreck Bay in Ahipara.
Elderly man dies after car crashes into pohutukawa tree
Police say one vehicle was involved in this morning's fatal crash in Kaipara.
Comment: Cost of living continues to hurt Northlanders
Many mortgage holders will be re-fixing their mortgages in the next six months.
Meaningful change can come from public feedback on waste, say experts
Over 55,000 tonnes of rubbish went to Puwera Landfill last year.
Racing 3500km across India in a tuk tuk
The uncharted, unsupported adventure to raise funds for Gumboot Friday charity.
'It's not an unsafe town': Man's death outside petrol station puts city on edge
A 25yo man was reportedly killed after trying to help a stranger confronted by thieves.
Young man's heroic act moments before fatal stabbing
The 25yo was reportedly stabbed after he stepped in to help a woman confronted by thieves.
Historic ferry makes last, sad journey across Bay of Islands after collision
Two-day effort needed to recover wrecked Blue Ferry from bottom of the Bay.
Homicide investigation launched in Northland after 25 year-old man dies
Police were called to an incident last night involving a group of people on the street.
One person dead following incident involving group in Whangārei
Police were called to the scene at around 9:40pm
Comment: Exercise connects our brains and hearts and helps silence our chattering mind
Numbers don’t lie and neither do scientific results.
New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
‘An iconic character’: Community devastated by skipper’s injuries, loss of historic ferry
Ferry skipper Bill Elliott recovering from spinal surgery; outlook still unknown.
Revealed: 'Desperate’ hospital workers file 23,000 reports warning of unsafe staffing
Figures obtained by the Weekend Herald reveal a hospital system pushed to breaking point.
Dargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday fun
The Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids
Our Treasures: All aboard for Sunday Funday
The best thing about the day is seeing the joy on everyone’s face.
News briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rally
News snippets from Northland
'We really need it in the community' - pop up exhibition features Northland talent in small town
Curator Virginia Guy has worked within a tight timeframe to bring the idea to fruition.
Comment: Upgraded patient portal proves a pain with a capital P
Logging online to get his meds leads to saga for Joe Bennett.
Brent Eastwood: Watch kids for symptoms of sport overload
Knowing what good practice looks like for safeguarding young people is important.
Back to prison for one of Whangārei’s worst repeat drink drivers
Judge told the man alcohol had taken over his life.
Russell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footage
Police, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.
'Blown away by the support': Young mum-to-be diagnosed with breast cancer
At 26 weeks pregnant, Abi discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer.
Two arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robbery
Incident left workers and witnesses traumatised.
Greens’ candidate hopes close ties to community will support campaign
Reina Penney to contest Northland seat for party.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.
