Northlanders urged to report whale sightings
Scientists want reports of any southern right whales especially.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBay of Islands
News snippets from Northland
Date for murder trial set, and Lotto Second Division winning ticket sold in Whangārei.
Mystery surrounds Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm
Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm.
Northland river protection boosted with $100K grant
Northland river protection boosted with $100K grant from Foundation North.
'Northland treasure' Troy Kingi is Artist in Residence
More accolades for 'Northland treasure' Troy Kingi
Workshop taps into ideas to make Whangārei better
Community gatherings with music, good food and prizes and giveaways excite young people.
Northland bird recovery expert urges dog owners to take more care, after kiwi on egg attacked
Northland bird recovery expert urges dog owners to take more care, after kiwi attacked
Northland volunteer groups recognised for brave rescue missions
Four people owe their lives to rescuers' skill, bravery.
Hundertwasser loo closed after garden work damages roof
Damage to top tourist attraction occurred during maintenance of roof-top garden.
Whangārei MP Shane Reti is National's new health spokesman
Judith Collins dropped Michael Woodhouse from health role, tying up the data leak debacle.
News snippets from Northland
Masterclass for singers, and no byelection candidates for Whatuwhiwhi role.
New life for Kaeo community garden
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
New Whangārei Fringe Festival coming this year
The new festival will run over two weeks in October.
FPP or STV? Far North voters' views sought
Far North and Whangārei voters currently use FPP; Kaipara has used STV since 2004.
Search for missing Dargaville man continues
Poor weather due today means search may have to be put on hold until next week.
Northland to cop strong winds and up to 100mm of rain
MetService is warning that the heavy rain could make the region's roads dangerous.
Northlanders face paying more for economic development
New joint councils' proposal means Northlanders face paying more
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for Northland
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for Northland
Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate exhibition and auction is back
Lockdown has inspired artists and creativity of the plates is outstanding, says organiser.
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
Cheap power drawcard for industrial park
Park hopes to draw tenants with cheap power, secure water supply and ready infrastructure.
NDHB commit to equitable healthcare
Equitable healthcare will be a driving force for the Northland District Health Board.
Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
Whangārei's Citrus for the South fruit collection on again
Whangārei's Citrus for the South fruit collection on again
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5m of Govt funding
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5M of Govt funding
LVL plant workers and CHH to go to mediation
E tū seeks compo for alleged unauthorised harvesting of annual leave of LVL workers.
Northland highway reopens after five-metre deep tomo repaired
SH10 in Northland reopens after five-metre deep tomo repaired
Kerikeri firefighter aims for world record
Simon Trye wants to run a half marathon in full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus.
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
Northland testing centres to stay for now
In the last 10 weeks, there have been noticeable spikes in the number of tests being done.
Whangārei Heads could be Northland's first predator-free area
Whangārei Heads could be first predator-free area in Northland
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.