Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.
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Rare discoveries found excites marine researchers
The Far Out Ocean Research Collective team are taking Northland's waters by storm.
Spirited women raise Encephalitis awareness in Northland
Adventure race promotes awareness of often misunderstood condition
Northland police hone in on man connected to Kaipara bach fire
Police said the owners of the bach had no idea the man was living at the property.
Big tractors for 'big feelings'
Identifying the thoughts behind feelings promoted as a key skill for young people.
Whangārei community events planned over SH1 four-laning
Drop-in sessions are planned for venues in Mata and the Whangārei Town Basin next week.
When will the Covid vaccine come to Northland?
The Ministry of Health has confirmed there would be a particular focus on Māori.
Dame Whina's story portrayed by Northland actress
Rena Owen to play Dame Whina Cooper in new movie Whina.
Three people seriously hurt in crash south of Kāeo
Three rescue helicopters were dispatched to a serious crash in Kāeo yesterday.
Far North Vespa group Vesparados reach Bluff
Northland's Vesparados finish epic fundraiser in Bluff
Northland schools thrilled with move to make period products free for students
Northland schools are thrilled with the move to make sanitary products free from June.
Meet new Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer
New Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer speaks about his role.
Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.
Road open after serious crash closes SH10 near Kāeo
Motorists asked to avoid SH10, south of Kāeo, after serious single vehicle crash
Ahipara community rallies against suspected firebug
How a community has pulled together after chaos caused by suspected arsonist.
Whangārei artists display and sell garden art
Residents open their gardens to host local artists' work.
'Borderland' group to address Covid checkpoint confusion
Checkpoints in Maungaturoto and north of Mangawhai effectively cut Kaipara in half.
Young Whangārei schoolgirl escapes alleged kidnapping attempt
Police have appealed for any information about the incident.
Lineham and Price take out junior singles
In the women's division, congratulations go to Christine Lineham of Mangawhai.
Northland clear of Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease
M. bovis has been cleared from the North in a three-year campaign.
Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga
There may be delays on Kiripaka Rd, Tikipunga, while police remove vehicle.
Opua boat incident under investigation
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
Covid 19 coronavirus: What a difference a day makes to Mangawhai residents stuck in alert level confusion
Businesses and residents revelled in the certainty brought by changed police checkpoints.
Comment: There's a time and a place
History repeated at Waitangi Day 2021 - but with differences.
Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
Wet weather welcome boost to parched Northland
A Far North town's drinking supply received a boost from yesterday's heavy downpours.
Reclamation plan divides Rangitane community
Locals are calling for a new, 'future-proofed' site for boat ramp and trailer parking.
Suspected human bone found at Whangārei Heads
There were two discoveries of human bones in the Far North last year.
336 landowners inside proposed four-lane highway route
Eleven aerial maps were published in December which outlined the suggested route.
Kaipara valuations shoot up with tiny Ruawai soaring the most
Ruawai residents know full well why the town is on the up.
Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.