Council to give $3m to Ōruku Landing
WDC approves Ōruku Landing funding for footpaths, stormwater and traffic upgrades.
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Northland prison population down 29 per cent
Information sharing within the justice system is one reason for the drop.
New skipper and head coach upbeat about team's chances
Large number of debutants named to play alongside experienced heads for Northland.
Northland councils fear ratepayers may have to pick up the tab
FNDC to ask the Ministry of Health for cost analysis of fluoridating water supplies.
Beetroot curry dish winning entry for Kerikeri High students
Two Kerikeri High School students are heading to the final of a national cooking comp.
National legislation to limit vape retail on the cards after push by Dargaville community
Dargaville residents petitioned the council to limit the town's number of vape retailers.
News in brief: UB40 frontman in Whangārei; new police recruit
News snippets from across the region.
Today's Covid update: 7627 new cases, 827 in hospital with 24 in ICU
Health officials expect the death toll to worsen in coming weeks.
Industrial action causes postponement of elective surgeries
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.
Creek tragedy: Teen dies after being found unconscious by parent
A teenager has died after an apparent drowning in Northland.
Two die in fatal crash on SH1; one person drowns
The serious crash happened at around 5.40pm on Wednesday night.
One Far North family's progress away from recycling
Choices made at the store can make a big difference to the environment, a mum finds.
News in brief: Youth arrested after vandalism; Govt to fund fluoridation of Whangārei, Far North water supply
News snippets from across the region.
Multicultural storytelling is 'weaving the strands of humanity'
Landing in Whangārei is an evolving project to narrate people's belonging to the place.
Bay News: Concert long overdue; fundraiser for animal charity
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
From Kaitaia Market busker to top US music scholar
Katie Trigg set to start two-year scholarship at Curtis Institute of Music
Veteran Northland lifeguard calls for better decision making around water
Northland has recorded 12 drownings in the past year, figures shows.
Understanding the awesome animal at the end of a lead
A dog's superpower can lead it into trouble if owners aren't paying attention
'A major structural problem': Safety concerns close Parua Bay wharf
Reactions to Parua Bay wharf in Whangārei Heads being closed have been mixed.
Two people dead after serious car crash on SH1 in Northland
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Watch: Standing ovation as Dr Ashley Bloomfield signs off for the last time
Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives his final Covid-19 briefing before leaving his job.
News in brief: Volunteers needed, hospital ward reopens today
Snippets of news from around the region.
Police arrest two youth after vandalism; Morningside dairy burgled
Burglars stole cash and cigarettes from the dairy and fled with two stolen cars.
Covid-19 linked to increase risk of shingles for over 50s
People over 50 who had Covid-19 are 15 per cent more likely to develop shingles.
Drink-driver rams petrol pump, attacks cabbie with scissors
When passenger leaned forward to drink his coffee, driver knew he was in trouble.
Comment: 'Decent' guy Shaw needs radical ideas to stand chance in election
Shaw's claim that Zero Carbon Act will survive future National-Act governments is 'naive'
Michael Hurst takes on notorious novel by Roman philosopher and scholar
Michael Hurst has his work cut out for him during his latest production The Golden Ass.
Big clean-up underway across region after heavy rain, flooding
Kerikeri has now received nearly three times its average July rainfall this month.
Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'
Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.
Zonta annual book sale back again
Zonta Whangārei teams up with Lions again for the annual book fair
Covid update: 9256 new cases, 38 deaths, 822 in hospital
While daily case numbers are declining, hospitalisations continue to rise.
Road open again after Kerikeri crash
One person suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Northland flooding
Heavy rainfall yesterday caused surface flooding, power cuts and multiple school closures. Video / Supplied
Healthy new eats and treats sweeten up Commerce Street
New Far North business owners excited to offer new hospitality offerings.