Councils under pressure with a spike in building and resource consent applications
Northland's population creeping towards the 200,000 mark.
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NCEA results out for thousands of Northland students
NCEA results are out for Northland students nervously awaiting the outcome.
Covid-19 rules breaker Robbie Johnson walks free of charges for Whangarei freedom rally
Robbie Johnson, the man behind last year's freedom rally in Whangarei, escapes conviction.
Police warning as Northlander loses $15k in Facebook Marketplace scam
"There are still a lot of people getting hurt and a lot of money getting lost."
Physical search for Whangārei man missing in Pipiwai suspended
Police say they will continue to look into the disappearance of 58-year-old Kukama Waa.
Move to orange means Northland Food & Wine Festival can go ahead on Anniversary Weekend
Orange light means inaugural Northland Food & Wine Festival can go ahead.
Abandoned vehicle set alight cause of large Ahipara wildfire
Dramatic photos shot by young Ahipara photographer show extent of overnight blaze.
Family distraught after dog attacks pet on owner's property
Now the hunt is on to identify the dog and the man who was walking it.
Former NZTA board member attacks plans to reduce state highway speeds
Former Northland Waka Kotahi board member hits out at speed limit cut on state highways.
Kaiwaka to get two new footbridges
They will improve connectivity around the township.
Bowls in good hands with junior players coming through
Latest news from Northland's Bowls scene.
Northland back on even-playing field: Leaders happy with orange setting
Hospitality sector excited more than 100 can be accommodated at a time under Orange.
'The tōtara in the great forest of Tāne has fallen': Northland firefighting conservationist Alan Macrae remembered
Alan Macrae, born and bred in Kaitaia, suddenly passed away on January 16.
Four charged over big Whangārei cannabis growing bust
Four arrested over large-scale Whangārei cannabis bust remanded in custody
PM announces Northland to move out of red at midnight tonight
Northland's hospitality sector can sit more than 100 at a time under Orange.
Judge focuses on the effects of the crime on the community
Prison term for aggravated robbery committer who made off with $1000 worth of tobacco.
Accessible boat hits Northland this weekend
Northland wheelchair sports players win ride on the accessible Wish 4 Fish boat.
Compliance order sought against polluters of hazardous waste at Ruakākā
Push to claw back $1m in ratepayers' money used to clean up waste site in Whangārei.
Northlanders urged to use water wisely despite sporadic rain lately
No water restrictions as yet in Whangārei and Far North districts.
Up in smoke: Police foil large cannabis operation in Whangārei Heads
A large contingent of police vehicles was seen headed towards Whangārei Heads.
Prisoner jumps out Whangārei Hospital window three storeys up in a bid to escape
The woman is currently in a stable condition after jumping out of the hospital window.
GP practice reports smooth start to children's vaccine rollout
Children aged 5-11 have been eligible to get the Pfizer paediatric vaccine since Monday.
Falling international log prices hurting Northland forestry contractors
A glut in log supply to China means an uncertain future for Northland forestry crew.
Lack of communication with family and friends worries local Tongans
Reports of no injuries or deaths in Tonga pleases Northland-based Tongans.
Fascinating navy chest tells tale of Captain Crozier
Captain Crozier's Chest, on display at Whangārei Museum, has a fascinating history
Honey company stung with $18K fine
Employment Relations Authority orders Northland company to pay sacked worker $18,000.
Tutukaka's tsunami-hit marina clean up continues, with bill expected to be in the millions
Civil Defence defends not triggering tsunami sirens, saying Tutukaka damage unexpected.
'We are at the start of a marathon' Northland DHB plans for Omicron outbreak
Northland DHB is planning for up to 85 Covid cases a day.
Red light puts stop to Bay of Islands Music Festival
Bay of Islands Music Festival is victim of Covid uncertainty with the event cancelled
It's da bomb: Pukenui stages Far Far North's first bomb contest
Ahipara's Parker Ashley, 15, has been crowned the Far Far North's inaugural bomb champ.
Ratha Yatra Parade through Whangārei for Hare Krishna celebration
Northland's Hare Krishna community held its annual Ratha Yatra Festival on Saturday