Climate change impact: Cost of replacing Three Waters infrastructure in spotlight
Fairness is the focus as Northland faces regional anomalies in climate change adaptation.
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Kick-start: Taniwha players give rugby boots to deserving kids
One hundred children received free footgear ahead of the rugby season.
Northland news in brief: Vintage railway ride, volunteers needed for planting, Raumanga community hui
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith not seeking re-election
Smith said he would be seeking the National Party candidacy for Northland
Fight at Whangārei Boys' High after non-student enters grounds
The fight broke out after a "young person" entered the school grounds.
Hikurangi Swamp drainage scheme may be taken over by farmers
Hikurangi Swamp farmers may take over a Whangārei District Council drainage scheme.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain set to hit Northland on Thursday
Severe thunderstorms are a possibility in Northland from 6am to 3pm, says MetService
Commerce Commission grants approval for a 3.5 percent increase in piped gas charges
Grey Power and Age Concern in Whangārei irate over price increase.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief: Neighbours help save burning house; and wild weather causes problems.
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
News from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Obituary: Mangawhai fire chief Rob Leslie remembered for his humour and humanity
Robert Leslie had been chief of the Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade since 2018.
Ngātiwai marks Matariki with free family concert, twilight market
Friday's free family celebration will be Northland's first big Matariki event of 2022.
Far North family seeking answers about mystery crash
A Far North family want to know what caused a crash that killed their mum.
Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police
Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.
Boat flips in surf off Mangawhai Heads
Sole occupant rescued, clinging to the hull of overturned tinny this morning.
'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuit
Passenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police
Police confirm body found in Waipoua Forest was Gaelene Bright
A Givealittle page has been launched to help the grieving family of Gaelene Bright.
More than 100 lightning strikes in Northland overnight
Northlanders are urged to make the most of the good weather as more rain is on the way.
Revealed: The courts where privacy was most often breached
Data details ministry staff viewing court documents without justified reasons.
Brakes put on Northland's housing market
House prices in Northland have risen just 1.4 per cent in the last three months.
Free cooking class feeds the Raumanga community
A charity is teaching locals how to cook and feeding the community in one hit.
Special Hokianga farm to get 60,000 native trees planted
60,000 trees for Hokianga farm and public can help with the planting.
Kaipara Ultrasound expands into Whangārei after opening in Wellsford during Covid pandemic
Kaipara Ultrasound opens branch in Whangārei after spotting gap in the market
'A crushing loss': Man who brought Kerikeri's music community together dies
Noel Redmond turned a music shop into a hub where creativity and friendship flourished.
Brawl on Paihia's main shopping street shocks business owner
Umbrella poles, outdoor chairs used as weapons as dozens brawl on Williams Rd.
Kaitāia teen making waves in international Waka Ama scene
Kaitāia's Chelsea Reti shares what waka ama means to her ahead of the global stage.
Northland dairy farmers cautious despite another bump in dairy forecast price
Fonterra announces opening midpoint milk price of $9 per kilo of milk solids.
Great Minds: 1 in 5 Northland youths have mood disorder
Psychiatrists and youths talk about how to improve young Northlanders' mental health.
Indoor climbing wall back after six-year hiatus
Whangārei indoor climbing wall open again after six years
For Whangārei school students, 'drama class is their safe haven'
A Whangārei school drama team fundraises to get to National Shakespeare Drama Festival.
Comment: Faulty car heater almost ends hot streak
Kevin Page's latest musings on work, travelling and a dodgy heater
Our Treasures: Messages from the past at the Whangārei Museum
Whangārei Museum Exhibitions Curator Ashleigh McLarin explores meaningful books.
Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.