Govt rejects council's claim over who should cough up emergency services funding
Council is questioning why it is having to top up funding for critical health services.
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Legend has a long history with the iconic race.
Ben Dalton takes over investment fund from Sir Brian Roche
The long-time bureaucrat takes over as chair of Ngāpuhi investments.
News in brief: Northland Lotto wins; warning about man offering ice-cream to students
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Why waste the best years of your life': Advice for living with Parkinson's
Peter Boston, 74, says Parkinson's doesn't mean that life can't be lived and enjoyed.
One dead after car rolls in Northland
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.
Motorheads revved up to see downtown street sprints in action
Thousands line streets in Whangārei's CBD for Northland Street Sprints.
Prisoner held 33 days longer than his sentence loses $11k compensation
Court of Appeal issues decision after deputy registrar and judge make mistake.
News in brief: Fritter Fest goes green; home insurance premiums surge nationally
The latest news bites from around the region.
Regional council plans to kill off millions in funding for sport
The fund has put $7m into Northland sports projects since 2018, but not any more.
Joe Bennett: Spotting the signs of suburban symbolism
OPINION: At the age of 66, columnist Joe Bennett washed his car for the very first time.
Brynderwyns' long closure not justifiable, transport leader says
The scale of resilience work over the Brynderwyns has been called bigger than necessary.
Students add voices to School Strike 4 Climate NZ rally
Students are demanding the Government take action to tackle climate change now.
Northland police seek witnesses after horror two-car crash in Waipu
Seven people were injured in the crash and four of them were children.
Rescue chopper funding for chop in Northland council plan
Money better spent on boosting marae and civil defence capability - chairwoman.
News in brief: Cruise ship season dubbed a success; Parakao pumpkin prizes
The latest news bites from around the region.
Daylight Saving Time ends soon - but don’t make it a big deal, sleep doctor says
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, April 7, but debate about its use continues.
A warm meal eaten with friends best part of Healthy School Lunches, students say
The Health School Lunches programme Ka Ora Ka Ako does more than feed the hungry.
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'
Dead ducks and seagulls in Whangārei suburb victims of natural causes
Hot, dry weather in March is believed to have caused an avian botulism outbreak.
Government will need to make Kaipara waste to energy plant decisions: Mayor
Moko Tepania says his support for a feasibility study is not support for the project.
Busy Easter weekend felt like Christmas for Northland businesses
Operators express surprise at how many visitors flocked to the region over the holiday.
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
Woman arrested following Pukenui homicide
The police say the 'deceased and alleged offender are believed to be known to each other'.
Bay News: All aboard with a storyteller; saviour steps in for waka ama paddlers
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Students as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programme
Rubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.
'Decrepit': Dire state of Whangārei Hospital shown with leak near MRI machines
“Buckets and multi-million dollar electrics do not go well together," ED doctor says.
John Williamson: Roadwork site fatalities show temporary traffic management needs work itself
Two tragedies in the region this year have been at sites with traffic management in place.
Far North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impact
Principals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital
New online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problems
Far North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool
New briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gathering
News snippets from the Far North.
No more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui service
Mangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.
Iwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school
'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'