Power station opening heralds new era of Far North self-reliance
Geothermal energy now powers the Far North for 97 per cent of the year.
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Dog owner wonders why SPCA couldn't shut down alleged puppy farm
An Auckland man who bought a puppy from an alleged puppy farm in Northland wants answers.
Missing man: Police search stretches into second day
Police are asking people to check any personal CCTV footage for signs of the 72-year-old.
Police want convicted child abuser's Google account destroyed
Should our tech giants be doing more when it comes to child sexual abuse material online?
Daniel and David Hood to represent Northland at NZ Bowls Champion of Champion Pairs
Latest Northland bowls news from Gwen Lawson
Whangārei Men's Shed deserved the Restoration Award: NZ Railway Heritage Trust
Whangārei Men's Shed's restoration work at the old rail station wins a prestigious award.
Hoax 111 call: Rescue chopper part of large-scale callout
Police dealing with hoax calls don't want kids to fear calling 111 in a real emergency.
News snippets from Northland
Tanker disrupts traffic; and Indigenous Book Club launched.
Booming prices at Far North cattle sale
Cattle shortage leads to head-turning prices at auction.
Police looking for missing Whangārei man
Anyone who sees the 72-year-old is asked to phone 111 immediately.
Spread of dangerous baby virus sees Whangārei Hospital limit visitors
Virus that can leave babies very sick sees visitors limited at Whangārei Hospital.
Third Conaghan brother to reach 50-year achievement
Brothers achievements in motorsport, Conservation and search and rescue recognised.
Kerikeri Primary School's first science fair a success
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Dinosaur man beats meth, declares war on litter
Travis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.
Book fair has tens of thousands of books for sale
Two new features of Whangārei's Zonta Great New Zealand Book Fair.
The survival instincts of Northland youngsters boosted against accidental deaths
Accidents put Kiwi kids at risk, with home drownings responsible for three deaths a year
Far North family buoyed by support after stock killed by feral dogs
Family plans a cull this weekend helped by volunteers from as far away as Waikato.
News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South Island wanted; and Blood Service coming.
Woman blames Far North footpaths after breaking leg
Woman calls for footpath improvements in the Far North after breaking leg.
Slugger has eyes set on Australian belt
Kaitaia boxer Mea "The Nightmea" Motu has won her second national title
Kerikeri animal charity hit by burglars; month's food supply stolen
Burglars take a month's food supply from the Bay of Islands Animal Rescue in Kerikeri.
Northland arsonist re-sentenced to community work
Starting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.
More feral dogs seen on under-siege Far North farm
Farmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.
News snippets from Northland
News briefs: Kiwi numbers grow; crash victim named; and nurses vote for three more strikes
Nalinee Giri's memory lives on in Kerikeri community pantry
'Nalinee's Pantry' remembers woman who gave food, clothes and toys to families in need.
Jail term for man who burned down ex-partner's home
William Pashley is likely to be deported as soon as he is released
Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief: Prison officer to reappear in court; and covid vaccinations available.
Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North
Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.
Whangārei public have a go at creative fibre crafts
Northland artists displayed their work at Forum North in Whangārei.
300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closes
Shareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.
Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions
The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
Paihia breakwater plans changed after public opposition
The original breakwater height was labelled an eyesore by opponents.