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Northland drivers' abuse spurs Waka Kotahi to swap stop/go signs for traffic lights
Traffic lights will be used instead of stop/go signs to keep staff safe at roadworks.
Pies and workouts: Whangārei takes on Gumboot Friday
The 2022 Gumboot Friday Appeal is raising funds for free counselling for young people.
Arrests follow overnight burglaries in Whangārei
A 26-year-old man is facing charges relating to burglary with a weapon and theft.
Builder fined for streaking during Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
Security will be tightened for this weekend's semifinals following a naked pitch invasion.
Police arrest five people for commercial burglaries
A 26-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
International Polynesian FIBA basketball tournament kicks off in Kaitaia
Kaitaia hosts an international basketball tournament this week.
'Power of community' puts Far North project on world map
Community collaboration 'secret sauce' to Far North revitalisation project success.
100MW grid-connected battery, largest in the country, to be built at Ruakākā
Northland to get 100MW grid-connected battery - the largest in the country.
Rookie lifeguards put skills to the test
A large cohort of emerging lifeguards, all in their teens, took part in the camp.
Bay News: Recycled fashion parade; tour guides wanted for summer
A round-up of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Tropical papaya crop bears fruit for Waipu grower
Northland could be a tropical fruit bowl, grower says.
Spring maintenance works well under way on Northland's state highways
Waka Kotahi spring maintenance works underway, but still no word on Mangamuka Gorge
'Disgusting behaviour': Child spotted hacking pōhutukawa trees with axe
The council has written to the people believed to be involved in the incident.
Construction firm fined for Kerikeri stream pollution
Members of the public contacted Advocate with concerns about discoloured Wairoa Stream.
Staffy owner's neighbour thwarts dog theft
Two men tried to grab the animal off the side of the road.
Taking the pulse of Muriwhenua health reforms
Chair of the Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora Board to visit Muriwhenua.
Man who died in Onerahi homicide named by police
The body of Bob Kleiman was found in a Whangārei property last Thursday.
'It was crazy': Jogger reportedly encounters wallabies in Whangārei forest
Angus Blacklaws says he saw two adult wallabies and two joeys while out in the forest.
Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi
Bank refuses to refund $49k stolen from pensioner’s online account
Westpac says it is not liable for the stolen money.
Northland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters push
Three Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.
Bungling thieves flip boat trailer, flee on foot
Quick-thinking neighbour and off-duty cop foil attempt to take runabout from Russell home.
Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
Plans for private fireworks fizzle out in Far North amid ban
The temporary ban kicks in on November 2 and will last until April 30 next year.
Kiwi road toll won't reduce in Kerikeri Peninsula unless speed does
Kerikeri Peninsula residents feel they've done all they can to protect local kiwi.
Dargaville artist's mural wins Keep New Zealand Beautiful award
Dargaville mural wins national award for Kaipara artist.
Ōpua land occupiers seek wāhi tapu status to block overseas owner's housing project
Two years after setting up camp, Opua occupiers continue to protest "land grab".
Comment: The short lived garage reclamation
Imagine my surprise as I pulled into my driveway and went to my garage.
Whangārei schoolgirl is 2022 Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Whangārei girl who had first book published at seven is Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Far North local business wants to help whānau in need grow their own kai
Grow Your Own Northland wants whānau to do just that with their own kai.
Fijian in Whangārei to see daughter play in Women's Rugby World Cup
Former Fijian halfback rates Sid Going as the greatest No 9 to play the game.
News bites: Axe man misses out on world title; driver thrown from car
The latest news snippets from around the region.