Fireworks that bring 'so much joy' to Northland another great success
Audible ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ filled the stadium.
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Awards honour outstanding achievements of Northland businesses and individuals
Northland Waste has been recognised for its people-focused growth in this year's awards.
Mum's mission to give grieving families a unique keepsake of their lost little loved one
Julie Tapp began her work after her son, Ezra, drowned in 2014.
Teaching writing in a digital age: The struggle is real - Joe Bennett
OPINION: To teach a writing course today feels like a subversive act.
'Living life as normal' Street attack survivor makes remarkable comeback
Rob Ludlow spent months in hospital and rehab following a street attack. Look at him now.
'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.
News in brief: Young Plumber of the Year named
The latest news bites from around the region.
Firefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrations
Fire and Emergency NZ have said fires caused by fireworks are mostly preventable.
Far North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity event
Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North staffer jumping from plane for youth charity.
History reborn: Waiwera water slide back in business in Northland
Northlanders Cody and Klay Rouse have delivered on their promise to bring Waiwera to life
Uniting communities: Annual Northland chess champs brings people together
Northland's annual chess champs are back in Kerikeri on November 2.
'Really uplifting': Northland Women in leadership series continues
Dame Jenny Shipley is one of the keynote speakers at the second women's leadership event.
Awanui Day on Saturday to celebrate tiny Far North town
The event sees the population of the Far North town swell from 600 to 6000.
News in brief: Halloween trick-or-treating; Kerikeri street party
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North - Waitangi Tribunal appointment, Halloween advice and highway roadworks
News snippets from the Far North.
New plan to get most of Northland's land use and manufacturing sector
Northland’s land use and manufacturing potential under spotlight in new initiative.
Time to think about vulnerable road users - John Williamson
OPINION: There is a developing battleground between footpath users.
Great news for Far North: Date confirmed for Mangamuka Gorge highway reopening
An event of some sort will be held to coincide with the reopening.
Ghostly guests, stubborn clocks and apparitions: Do you know these 'haunted' spots in Northland?
From hotels, clocks, parks and shops - Northland is no stranger to the paranormal.
News in brief: Slip works, crime novel and fires
The latest news bites from around the region.
'It's scary if you think you're going to die': Patient feels doctors have given up
Robert Ewart wants high blood pressure control, after being hospitalised four times.
Lost its way: Northland street with bad reputation revitalised with new fitness facility
Kings Rd in Paihia is shedding its image as a crime hotspot. Residents reveal how.
Many gardens to explore with safari fundraiser for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Planning done, now time for the charity's garden safari.
News in brief from the Far North - council charges up, car causes scrub fire and spoken word workshops
News snippets from the Far North.
Transforming waste plastic into valuable products earns Far North's Harry Burkhardt major award
Far North iwi leader Harry Burkhardt receives Outstanding Māori Business Leader award
Getting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings rise
Northland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?
Significant upgrades to Kaitāia's wastewater systems
The Donald Rd upgrade is first on the agenda.
Top Australian medical exam result award for former Kaitāia College old boy John Ward
Kaitāia-born Dr John Ward gets top Australasian award for top exam results
Flexible working: Northland's home worker numbers on the rise
Some employers are pushing for more on-site staff.
Teacher training now in Te Hiku with unique Far North programme
Te Hiku teacher training course aims to alleviate Far North teacher shortage.
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
What does Local Water Done Well mean for Whangārei? - Vince Cocurullo
Whangarei Council plans $85m upgrade to Ruakākā wastewater plant amid rapid growth.
Green shoots appearing for Northland - Shane Reti
OPINION: There’s more work to be done to keep the economy moving.
How to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highway
Land is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?