New member welcomed to Kerikeri village's burgeoning '100 Club'
Gwen Webb's 100th birthday one of the best ever, despite Covid-19 restrictions.
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NRU CEO hits out at Taniwha rumours
NRU chief executive Cameron Bell said such rumours would be unsettling for players.
Northland news in brief: Coastguard search unsuccessful; 165 jobs for Northland
New snippets from across the region.
Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
Speed limits to be slashed in Far North
Most unsealed rural roads will be cut from 100km/h to 60km/h, sealed roads to 80km/h.
Steam engine find brings ferry restoration a step closer
The 110-year-old ferry will be part of a Bay of Islands train and boat steam excursion.
Northland news in brief: New Te Tai Tokerau candidate named; Kiwi sign stolen
News snippets from across the region.
Kaumātua, mentor, waka leader farewelled as iwi navigate Covid-19
Wiremu Wiremu, 80, was laid to rest near his marae at Rahiri on Monday.
Whangārei bars rejoice as punters set to return
All restaurants and bars will still have to abide by the three S's.
Video showcases resurgence of nature, calls for 'new normal'
The lockdown has been tough on business but a boon for Bay of Islands wildlife.
'Don't burn just because you can': Fire restrictions ease in Whangārei
Flurry of scrub fires on Tuesday highlight underlying dryness despite recent rain.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Residents want justice after mass mail theft
It appeared the perpetrators travelled over 20km during their mail heist.
Driver cut free from wreck, flown to Auckland Hospital
A 58 year old Whangārei man is in a serious condition after crash.
National MP flouts social distancing, labels 'St Jacinda's' rules rubbish
Northland MP Matt King dismisses social distancing rules, says NZ not 'Nazi Germany'.
$5m land purchase for Kerikeri sportsfields
The Bay of Islands has been crying out for more sportsfields for years.
Northland news in brief: Two people remain in hospital after crash; free online course in infection prevention
News snippets from across the region.
Budget boost keeps Waitangi Treaty Grounds running
The funding is part of a $900m package supporting Māori.
Financial rescue needed for boat at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
A $7000 funding shortfall for a new rescue boat means no sea rescue operations.
Sport sector survey details health of Northland codes
One Northland sports organisation had indicated it had just weeks left in operation.
Cycle trail attack dog 'put down by owner'
Owner fined for failing to control or register his dog.
Northland news in brief: 10 Northlanders win Strike, MPI seeks feedback and crash on SH15
News snippets from across the region.
Passenger critically injured in Paihia crash
Car hit bollards on wrong side of road; neither driver nor passenger wearing seatbelts.
Seeing friends and playing highlights of first day back at school
Students and teachers were reunited after almost eight weeks apart.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdown
Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.
Northland mouth painter has artwork on international greeting card range
Northland mouth painter has artwork included in international greeting card range.
News briefs: Head-on crash, Northland lotto winner
Four taken to hospital after crash and lucky Northland Lotto player in the money.
Kids excited to return to school
Today is the first day of school under alert level 2.
Improved roading would only benefit the Northland region
Proposed toll on the $710 million Pūhoi to Warkworth highway out for public submissions.
Go Local! Northland leaders welcome back flights to region
Northland leaders are welcoming the return of Air NZ flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei.
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with rare condition
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.
Revered kaumātua Wiremu Wiremu dies
He was one of the last keepers of waka knowledge of his generation.
Northland news in brief: Northland writer David Vann misses out on top book award
News snippets from across the region.
Man pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children
Offending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.