Motorists and truckies fed up with 'abysmal' Northland state highways
"The roads are stuffed": That's one trucking firm boss' blunt assessment.
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Former Cambridge blue stars back the Taniwha
Believe in themselves and play your natural game, says former Northland players.
Crash survivor says dangerous drivers need self-love
Northland crash survivor Howard Tarr says dangerous drivers need to find purpose.
Cock of the North bowls trophy on the line
The Northland 1-5 year representative teams will also be competing against Far North.
Life-changing surgery helps Whangārei schoolgirl overcome serious medical condition
She daily faced massive bleeding from strained blood vessels.
Teen's olive oil extract gets big YES from judges
Young Enterprise Scheme sees youth create and run their own businesses.
Northland news in brief: Rubbish barge back, chemical spray talk
New snippets from around the region.
Psa research offers hope
Fast Start Marsden grant for research project may help future-proof kiwifruit industry.
Flowers taking over weeds as cemeteries get makeover
A Ngunguru cemetery has been earmarked for renovation by Whangārei District Council.
The world's biggest nerd comes home
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
DHB recruiting to address 'critical' mental health service gaps
The District Health Board is spending $879,000 on doctors filling in for vacancies.
Photos: Young guns clean up in skate competition
Some of NZ's top skateboarders, aged 10-56, competed at Vert Jam in Kerikeri on Saturday.
Tangiteroria community pool filled for free
Fonterra donate five truckloads of water to fill empty pool for Tangiteroria.
Baylys Beach community centre finally ready for opening
Long awaited Baylys Beach community centre finally opening its doors
Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents
Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.
Firefighter battles heat to set world record on second try
Heat, not traffic, was the enemy this time as firefighter Simon Trye set new world record.
Road safety advocate retires but welcomes successor to the role
As Gillian Archer retires from RoadSafe Northland, Ashley Johnston takes up the mantle.
Massive fire started by faulty lighter on bed
The fire was so big it took 15 firefighters almost eight hours to put out.
FNDC admits contractor sprayed pōhutukawa by mistake
The council says roadside plantings can reduce drivers' vision and threaten power lines.
Man waves rifle in air after Mid North crash - police
The two car crash occurred on Oromahoe Rd, off SH10, after 6am this morning.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
'Unbelievable' heat as huge fire razes buildings
Heat, lack of water and flammable gas cylinders posed headaches for firefighters.
Whangārei's views wanted on plans for waterfront precinct
What's next for the Town Basin? Council is asking Northlanders what they think.
Northland golfers looking to recreate 2018 success
Northland won the tournament in 2018, a first for the region in 68 years.
Severe skills shortage threatens hospitality industry
Northland restaurateurs are struggling to recruit skilled chefs and hospitality staff.
Police thank public for help nabbing fugitive
Gang member repeatedly managed to dodge police despite searches using dogs and choppers.
Northland schools come together for kapa haka festival
Whangārei Primary School principal Danny Jewell hopes to hold the festival annually.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
News snippets from Northland
Road death a seatbelt reminder; and primary healthcare workers' strike called off.
Pohutukawa poisonings baffle and upset Waimate North locals
Dozens of pōhutukawa, tōtara and other natives, many planted by volunteers, have died.
Northland Rugby's future home rapidly taking shape
"To say we're excited is an understatement," says NRU chief executive Cameron Bell.
Dream realised as Camera Obscura sculpture opens to public
Tears are shed as Whangārei's Camera Obscura sculpture opens after a 10-year gestation.
Northlanders sticking to fisheries rules and regulations
Northlanders well-behaved when it comes to taking kai moana.