Trail detour cash better spent on Russell bike path, says operator
Riders may have to 'suck up' partial closure but FNDC could fund trail to Russell instead
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Traffic delays, hazards due to heavy rain, flooding
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The latest news from around the region.
No seat belt in fatal Paparore crash, police confirm
Paparore fatal continues a trend of Northland crashes where deceased was not buckled in.
The watchful eye of Paihia: Town's state-of-the-art CCTV system paying off
CCTV paid for by seized criminal assets used to nab suspect in attack on town custodian.
Covid, increased demand blamed for slow police responses
Northland police are saying Covid and increased demand are behind longer response times
Northland's highest level rider finishes fifth at National One Day Championship
Around 200 top riders headed to Whangārei for the National 4 Star One Day Championship.
Beachgoer commandeers surf board to help rescue 'lifeless' teen
The actions of a random beachgoer and highly skilled Ruakākā lifeguards save 18yo swimmer.
Recognise this man? Kaitāia police appeal for information after aggravated robbery
Police are asking for the public's help to identify man following a Far North robbery.
Covid: 5933 cases and 10 deaths today
There have been 30 Covid deaths in the past two days.
A damp end to Easter weekend for Northland
Monday will bring more rain and wind to Northland.
More details about new airport released ahead of public feedback
Maps of the three potential new airport sites have become available to the public.
Omicron outbreak: 30 deaths, 13,636 new cases in past two days
The Ministry of Health didn't provide an update yesterday as it was Good Friday.
Joe Bennett: I realised there was no lesson to be had on the difference between praying and preying
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How a Whangārei woman's love of care packages has helped 100 babies in need
Charlotte Tapelu uses her free time to help meet the growing demand of families in need.
Carolyn Hansen: Yes I can: Breaking free of your comfort zone
Moving past fear is, without doubt, the most important step
'Total bedlam during holidays' Concern infrastructure not keeping up with community's rapid growth
Kaipara mayor assures his council is planning for future growth in Mangawhai.
Capsized fishing boat Enchanter recovered in 'tricky' salvage operation
Divers and flotation bags raised the charter boat's wreckage from 26m of water.
Vaughan Gunson: It's a big deal. And it's here in Whangārei
It will undoubtedly make a splash in the Māori art world and the wider NZ art scene.
Second for the women and third for the men, but no finals spots for Northland bowls reps
Gwen Lawson's latest news from Northland's bowls community.
Northland's summer of cricket wraps up with star-studded showcase
Former Black Caps take to the pitch for a final match in Northland's cricket season.
After nearly 30 years, Northland's largest contract winery on the market
The award-winning winery has expanded drastically since its 1993 inception in Kerikeri.
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Mud, mangroves and a suspect in a car boot: How police got their man in Paihia
The Eagle helicopter and a tracking dog aided police carrying out the four-hour search.
Councillors clash over new-look $62.5m Oruku Landing
Councillors are defending the development's sudden revival in the face of criticism.
Whangārei Aquatic Centre battleground for students' underwater Aquabots
More than 150 Northland students do underwater battles with robots they built.
French for Rabbits and the rebirth of dream pop
"I want to see this industry become safer and more inclusive."
School bids farewell to 'Northland legend'
Opua icon Myra Larcombe, swimming teacher to generations of children, died aged 94
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Iconic rugby league ground not ready for matches as yet
Rugby league games moved from Jubilee Park to Tikipunga.