Police car shot at in Moerewa, one person in custody
A man surrendered himself to police after the shooting.
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Northland beef farmers strong rebuke to government emission proposal
Fed Farmers Northland lashes out at government over emissions reduction proposals.
Comment: Plan for tourism initiatives in Tai Tokerau well underway
Tai Tokerau Northland Destination Management Plan outlined.
Results expected tomorrow in Far North's knife-edge election
Moko or Ann? At most one more sleep before Far North voters know their new mayor.
Whangārei Fringe Festival: Climate change in sound and imagery
The issue of climate change is being raised a different way - through performance.
Plan for liquor store next to Waipapa service station rejected
Proposal 'comes dangerously close to promoting drink-driving', alcohol clinician says.
MP talks about girls' fear of sport and how to overcome it
Women's Rugby World Cup to inspire girls to take up sports.
Photo exhibition captures North Hokianga's vanishing way of life
Morrow's project started as a 6-month employment scheme. She kept at it for 10 years.
'Big mistakes happening': Exhausted hospital staff working 16-hour shifts, nurse reveals
'It's quite a scary place to be at the moment, to be honest.'
Ben Mowen amongst high profile ex internationals in Northland for RWC2021
Former Aussie skipper talks about Whangārei and catching up with good mate Rene Ranger.
Council rethink revives hopes for full east-to-west Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Popular 85km bike trail opened fully in 2017 but Ōpua-Kawakawa leg shut since late 2021.
Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Uretiti Beach Campsite top DoC visitor numbers
Kaipara hotspots proved to be the country's favourites when it came to walks and camping.
Big crowd for waka ama nationals at Waitangi
Northland's Herberts on Tour claim W6 gold after lead switches five times in the race.
Northland teens' movie picked for Los Angeles film festival
Gob had already picked up a best actor award at a Queensland festival.
Mayoral frontrunner 'pretty excited' but waiting until final votes are tallied
See-sawing Far North mayoral race also leaves two council candidates on tenterhooks.
Winning Welsh player bolstered by support from dad and sister
Wales rugby fans thrilled at close win over Scotland in Whangārei.
Dogs suspected of attacks on Far North livestock destroyed - but others are still out there
An elderly farming couple have suffered a fifth attack on their livestock by roaming dogs.
News briefs: Navigation warning for Ngunguru River; fire and police kept busy over weekend
The latest news bites from around the region.
Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup
The visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.
Northlanders treated to high-quality rugby by six international teams
Quality all round at triple header at women's Rugby World Cup in Whangārei.
Photos: 1000+ paddlers converge on Waitangi for Waka Ama long-distance champs
The event marked a welcome return to competition after two years of Covid-19 disruption.
Women's Rugby World Cup: It's show time in Whangārei!
Stay tuned for the latest on the opening day of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Your Vote 2022: Progressive results show who will debut in Māori wards
Nine new Māori ward councillors elected across North.
Your Vote 2022: Preliminary results flip race for NRC Bay of Islands seat
Progressive results are in for the Northland Regional Council - find out who made it here.
Two new mayors and one tight race: Latest figures tilt Far North results
Far North mayoral candidate Moko Tepania has overtaken Ann Court in preliminary results.
Hooked on the best spot in the world: TV star set to move into dream home
TV fishing personality Matt Watson explains why building his dream home was a mission.
High costs to take up most of the record milk payout
Fonterra to pay a record $9.50 per kg/MS to Northland dairy farmers.
It says to New Zealand and the rest of the world that disabled people are not wanted and are a burden
The policy essentially bars disabled people from other countries from moving here.
News in brief: Reduced speed limit on Brynderwyn Hill; Loop Rd road works restart
News snippets from across the region.
New venture brings pride, jobs and strawberries
Iwi-council venture aims to get strawberries into shops weeks ahead of the competition.
Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?
Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.
Comment: Wrestling with the demons that torment us at night
Joe Bennett explores the world of dreams.
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A travel guide to your summer holiday.