'An experience of a lifetime' says Whangaroa's Raniera Kaio about repatriation pōwhiri
The Whangaroa hapū will now decide how and when their tūpuna koiwi will return home.
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Comment: Plan for tourism initiatives in Tai Tokerau well underway
Tai Tokerau Northland Destination Management Plan outlined.
Council criticised for taking 'harsh line' on Far North animal rescue
A Northland animal rescue centre has been shut down by a "nitpicking" council.
Northland's kiwi population now in good health
The national icon is now not considered endangered, after years of conservation work.
Annie Crummer, Ben Makisi to head lineup for Kaitaia's first Pasifika Festival
Cultural acts, food and clothing, among other things, to be on display at the festival.
Bay News: Pupils plant on peninsula; business association revived; Writer in residence in Rawene
The Bay of Islands is alive with the arts, revived community groups, and conservation.
Results expected tomorrow in Far North's knife-edge election
Moko or Ann? At most one more sleep before Far North voters know their new mayor.
Whangārei Fringe Festival: Climate change in sound and imagery
The issue of climate change is being raised a different way - through performance.
Plan for liquor store next to Waipapa service station rejected
Proposal 'comes dangerously close to promoting drink-driving', alcohol clinician says.
MP talks about girls' fear of sport and how to overcome it
Women's Rugby World Cup to inspire girls to take up sports.
Photo exhibition captures North Hokianga's vanishing way of life
Morrow's project started as a 6-month employment scheme. She kept at it for 10 years.
'Big mistakes happening': Exhausted hospital staff working 16-hour shifts, nurse reveals
'It's quite a scary place to be at the moment, to be honest.'
Comment: Spell it out and avoid the anguish
Here is what Northland employers need to address – today, before it's too late.
Council rethink revives hopes for full east-to-west Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Popular 85km bike trail opened fully in 2017 but Ōpua-Kawakawa leg shut since late 2021.
Ben Mowen amongst high profile ex internationals in Northland for RWC2021
Former Aussie skipper talks about Whangārei and catching up with good mate Rene Ranger.
Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Uretiti Beach Campsite top DoC visitor numbers
Kaipara hotspots proved to be the country's favourites when it came to walks and camping.
NZ-linked Russian billionaire oligarch targeted in latest sanctions
Fifty-one oligarchs, including Abramov, have been targeted through the new sanctions.
Helicopter survey of Aupouri aquifer due to start today
Transmitters suspended under helicopter will let scientists to 'see' underground aquifer.
Big crowd for waka ama nationals at Waitangi
Northland's Herberts on Tour claim W6 gold after lead switches five times in the race.
Message from organisations tackling homelessness in Northland
Couch placed by Open Arms in Whangārei during World Homeless Day.
'Some kids are really struggling in our community' says Kaitaia resident
Two small children in Kaitaia found eating food scraps out of rubbish bag.
Comment: Plenty to write home about at home show
You have to love small-town New Zealand don't you?
Mayoral frontrunner 'pretty excited' but waiting until final votes are tallied
See-sawing Far North mayoral race also leaves two council candidates on tenterhooks.
Northland teens' movie picked for Los Angeles film festival
Gob had already picked up a best actor award at a Queensland festival.
Winning Welsh player bolstered by support from dad and sister
Wales rugby fans thrilled at close win over Scotland in Whangārei.
Oil spill closes SH1 in Topuni after truck collides with car
Emergency services arrived on the scene at around 3.30pm today.
Ann Court and Moko Tepania in nail-biting race to become the next Far North mayor
Two Far North mayoral candidates are in a race to become the district's new leader.
Dogs suspected of attacks on Far North livestock destroyed - but others are still out there
An elderly farming couple have suffered a fifth attack on their livestock by roaming dogs.
News briefs: Navigation warning for Ngunguru River; fire and police kept busy over weekend
The latest news bites from around the region.
New Mayor of Whangarei Vince Cocurullo on his vision for the region
New Mayor of Whangarei Vince Cocurullo on his vision for the region. Video / NZ Herald
Free Dental Days programme a success in Mangawhai
The Smile NZ Free Dental Days programme has proven a success in Mangawhai.
New Kaipara Mayor on his vision for the region
New Mayor of Kaipara Craig Jepson on his election and what he'll do in his first 100 days. Video / NZ Herald
New Whangārei mayor realises 33-year-old dream
People are among the new mayor's biggest passions.