Northern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL Championship
Whangārei’s Northern Swords campaign proved to be a significant success at tournament.
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Surf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champs
Whangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northlander’s te reo Māori journey: From opera singer to council interpreter
Opera singer Kawiti Waetford converts council meetings from te reo Māori to English
Frustrated Far North mayor tells people to 'bloody look after' their dogs
Mayor calls on residents to look after their dogs.
On The Road with John Williamson- Enforced Speed Limit Increases
Opinion: It’s pretty sad that speed limits should be politicised in this way.
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections
News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North council meeting heralds new te reo Māori dawn
A council meeting held in 80% te reo Māori heralds ongoing growth in the language’s use.
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.
News in brief: Fire accused pleads not guilty
The latest news bites from around the region.
Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
The MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
Police name Ripiro Beach victim
Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Ahipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS Games
The moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.
1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Far North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Kevin Page is now able to add 'rat trapper' to his CV
OPINION: An attempt to add some income brings an unusual job
Obituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milions
Far North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Vince Cocurullo: Four-lane expressway promises $1.2b boost to GDP
A four-lane expressway to Northland would unlock the potential in the region
'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogs
Feral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.
Legendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killed
A 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.
Accessible Kaipara District? yeah, nah! - Jonny Wilkinson
OPINION: 'Surely, it’s time to think about ethics and equity in servicing our community.'
‘Those who come out the other side of a cancer battle are not survivors – they’re warriors, as are those who didn’t make it’
Mum invented a novel number plate to help raise money towards fighting cancer
Tumultuous time: Photos highlighting historic dog tax war on display in Waitangi
Photos of a controversial 'dog tax war' are on display at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Joe Bennett: Honesty and manners: A social lubricant that respects differences
OPINION: We are all different, and manners respect difference.
Frog? Cat? Mouse? No, it's a kiwi
An open cat flap served as the perfect entrance for a curious kiwi.