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Kaipara mayor sounds Three Waters warning
Whangārei mayor adds to criticism of Three Waters reform.
New 300-home development could change the face of Kerikeri
Development could help meet demand for new homes - but town's gum tree backdrop would go.
Familiar face at Whangārei courthouse retires after five decades
Northland's longest-serving court staff member bids farewell after 50 years of service.
'It's important to understand them': Training wild Kaimanawa horses
Northland horsewoman Chloe Phillips-Harris is gearing up to take on wild horses.
Northport onboard with nationwide review of port operations
Northport says it's committed to taking whatever actions needed when it comes to safety.
Whangārei cyclist wins big at national para cycling competition after almost cancelling the trip
Cyclist Kyren Andrew's eventual goal is to compete in the Paralympics.
Logging truck crash: Motorists in Tangiteroria area should expect traffic delays
A logging truck crash has caused traffic delays in Tangiteroria.
Three Waters: Govt accepts majority of working group recommendations
The Three Waters working group made more than 40 recommendations to the Government.
Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts
Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,
A decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZ
Why do Northland children have the worst teeth in the country when dental care is free?
Top slicing to end; PHE to start charging for services to GPs
Large GP practices to end up paying tens of thousands a year to access PHE services.
Huge concrete beams craned into place for new Port Rd bridge
The beams mark next stage in $10m project due to be completed late August.
Suspicious fire damages Kerikeri takeaways, knocks out power
Passer-by tried to douse flames with bucket of water borrowed from McDonald's.
A closer look at Northland Covid hospitalisations
The median age to date of people in hospital with Covid in Northland is 48-years.
Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending
The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.
Comment: Without the buy-in, it's a long road to zero
Columnist John Williamson says there is no public ownership in the Road to Zero campaign
Boredom, lockdowns lead to spike in meth use
Methamphetamine use more than doubled between July and September.
Plunge Pop Culture Convention ready for a trip to Far North
Plunge Enterprise director Aruneshwar Singh excited for fourth convention in Whangārei,
Upgraded Upper Kerikeri River Track a boon for locals
The 3km section of Te Araroa trail from SH10 to Rainbow Falls is already proving popular.
Intrepid volunteers rescue seagull in distress
They've saved dogs, cats, horses, cows and a possum. Now they can add seagull to the list.
Bay news: Hotere studio joins top heritage sites
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
Northland news in brief: Two hurt in head-on smash near Kaitaia; Ōpua hui to discuss residential development
News snippets from across the region.
Northland DHB asks families to assist with hospital care
Northland hospitals request patients' family members to ease some pressure off the staff.
Far North District Council's voting plan for local body elections gets the okay
The Far North District Council representation review has been given the green light.
Kerikeri is sought after as property demand increases
Kerikeri is currently the most popular suburb.
Northland police encounter more than 500 guns in a year
Police Association president said police were seeing guns more frequently on the job.
Northland news in brief: Police investigating fight in Onerahi, free parking extended in Whangārei
Catch up on the latest news from around Northland.
More fires, fewer volunteer firefighters
Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade desperately needs more volunteers.
Northland police fall short of road safety targets
Northland failed to meet any of the its road policing targets last year
'Anzac Day reminds us of what the Anzac spirit has taught us; courage, integrity, honour'
Anzac Day looked different this year but thousands across Northland still turned out.
Healthy kai projects in Northland can get funding to get started
Funding available for Northland healthy kai projects
Service station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised men
Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.