Odds shorten on Ruatangata hosting $150m Whangārei district airport
More light has been shed on the preferred locations for a new Whangārei district airport.
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Young Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environment
Aluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.
News in brief: Power lost to hundreds of homes; Lotto wins; record breaking rainfall in Maungatapere
The latest happenings around Northland.
Whangārei ratepayers facing 30% water rates rise due to refinery closing
Ratepayers face water price hikes when Refinery closes
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Northland daily case numbers fall below 500
The latest daily Covid numbers for Northland.
Northland Sports Awards winners announced
Portia Woodman and Tyla Nathan-Wong - Supreme winners.
Sheryl Mai: Removal of Covid vaccine passes welcome
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai reflects on the recent challenges faced locally and nationwide.
Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died
Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.
Vaccine passes not needed to enter Whangārei Library from April 5
Latest news from Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai.
Ruawai fire chief Kevin Evans: The keen duck hunter who saved NZ's brown teal from extinction
Kevin Evans became enamoured with brown teal conservation as a 12yo on a family trip.
Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.
'As a parent, it is a really degrading situation, both financially and mentally': Northland mum
Northland kids are missing out on healthy food as the cost is too high for some families.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Pics from Junior Athletics Whangārei's Ribbon Day
Some outstanding results at Junior Athletics Whangārei's Ribbon Day
Is there a better household task than unblocking a drain? Joe Bennett asks
The latest musings from Joe Bennett.
A Different Light: Thoughts from the disability sector
It's good practice to lean into one's vulnerabilities, says Northland disability advocate.
Whangārei District Council can't proceed with plan to change the district's ward system
Commission rejects WDC plan to change way people vote in their councillors.
Dream big, fill your visions with beauty
The power of imagination is the focus of columnist Carolyn Hansen this week.
Enchanter tragedy: The ill-fated 'trip of a lifetime' that claimed five lives
NZ Herald reporter David Fisher plots the journey of the Enchanter's fatal voyage.
Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison
Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole
How will newly-mapped coastal hazard zones affect you?
The hazard zones' consideration is among key 10-year updates for the WDC District Plan.
TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.
Northland Centre bowlers to take on Far North this Sunday
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene
'Freedom': Whangārei man Steve shares life with guide dog as part of puppy appeal
The Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dog Puppy Appeal's goal is to raise $600,000 on March 25-26.
Kerikeri's Troy Kingi wins country's top songwriting award - A Silver Scroll
Northland singer/songwriter Troy Kingi has won the country's top songwriting award.
'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru
Police say no one else is currently being sought in relation to the deaths.
'We can start the healing process': Northlanders react to Government overhaul of Covid restrictions
Northland is 'moving in the right direction', say those impacted by Covid restrictions.
News from the Bay of Islands and its surrounds
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Lack of funds put hold on plan to buy land at Ngunguru Sandspit
Plan to fundraise money to buy land at the base of Ngunguru Sandspit has been abandoned
Dargaville research farm helping build climate resilience
North research farm overlays science on farming systems
Northland company Dodoland wins Red Dot Design award
The Whangārei firm's 3D toy designs won over a panel of experts.
News snippets from Northland: NorthTec signs partnership with Ngāti Rēhia
News in brief from Northland.