Trail detour cash better spent on Russell bike path, says operator
Riders may have to 'suck up' partial closure but FNDC could fund trail to Russell instead
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How safe is vaping? - new research suggests there's much we don't know
As vaping grows in popularity among teens, researchers dig into the true extent of harm.
Our Treasures: The history behind flower power in Whangārei
The Chrysanthemum Society's annual exhibitions, which started in 1889, drew large crowds.
Traffic delays, hazards due to heavy rain, flooding
Today's wild weather is causing problems for motorists returning from Easter holidays
No seat belt in fatal Paparore crash, police confirm
Paparore fatal continues a trend of Northland crashes where deceased was not buckled in.
The watchful eye of Paihia: Town's state-of-the-art CCTV system paying off
CCTV paid for by seized criminal assets used to nab suspect in attack on town custodian.
Covid, increased demand blamed for slow police responses
Northland police are saying Covid and increased demand are behind longer response times
Northland's highest level rider finishes fifth at National One Day Championship
Around 200 top riders headed to Whangārei for the National 4 Star One Day Championship.
Recognise this man? Kaitāia police appeal for information after aggravated robbery
Police are asking for the public's help to identify man following a Far North robbery.
A damp end to Easter weekend for Northland
Monday will bring more rain and wind to Northland.
Joe Bennett: I realised there was no lesson to be had on the difference between praying and preying
Parts of the brain are sometimes capable of a little kindness.
How a Whangārei woman's love of care packages has helped 100 babies in need
Charlotte Tapelu uses her free time to help meet the growing demand of families in need.
Capsized fishing boat Enchanter recovered in 'tricky' salvage operation
Divers and flotation bags raised the charter boat's wreckage from 26m of water.
Northland news in brief: House destroyed in fire, police watchdog reminder, Far North free parking
The latest news from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: Yes I can: Breaking free of your comfort zone
Moving past fear is, without doubt, the most important step
Second for the women and third for the men, but no finals spots for Northland bowls reps
Gwen Lawson's latest news from Northland's bowls community.
Northland's summer of cricket wraps up with star-studded showcase
Former Black Caps take to the pitch for a final match in Northland's cricket season.
After nearly 30 years, Northland's largest contract winery on the market
The award-winning winery has expanded drastically since its 1993 inception in Kerikeri.
Mud, mangroves and a suspect in a car boot: How police got their man in Paihia
The Eagle helicopter and a tracking dog aided police carrying out the four-hour search.
Councillors clash over new-look $62.5m Oruku Landing
Councillors are defending the development's sudden revival in the face of criticism.
Whangārei Aquatic Centre battleground for students' underwater Aquabots
More than 150 Northland students do underwater battles with robots they built.
School bids farewell to 'Northland legend'
Opua icon Myra Larcombe, swimming teacher to generations of children, died aged 94
Iconic rugby league ground not ready for matches as yet
Rugby league games moved from Jubilee Park to Tikipunga.
476 new Northland Covid cases as testing, vaxx and RATs centres have Easter Weekend opening hours
Northland records 479 new Covid cases today
Legal battle launched to stop rescue helicopters moving to Onerahi
Opponents to the NEST shift are preparing to take legal action to stop the NEST move.
Man ignored passengers' pleas to slow down ahead of fatal Northland crash
David Brown has been jailed for reckless driving that killed 13-year-old Deziah Martin.
Mum of four paralysed in 'freak accident' by car with no driver
Money raised will help accident victim's immediate family with travel and living costs.
Environment awards highlight sustainability work
Northland entries include dairy, sheep and beef, horticulture and viticulture businesses
Sandy Myhre's latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Aroha String Quartet performing, a comedy fest, and jobs for nature.
Opinion: Time to get serious about seatbelts
The cause of a third of our road fatalities gets no political attention.
A slice of orange: Northland finally leaves the red traffic light behind
The forecast for the weekend is orange as Northland reacts to the change in Covid setting.
Northland: Council meeting storm over conference facility
The extraordinary meeting is a way to kickstart further discussion about a new Oruku plan.
Northland Regional Council's new CEO is appointed from within
After an exhaustive search, Jonathan Gibbard is Northland Regional Council's new CEO.
Northland's Covid 19 cases down again today
Northland's Covid 19 case number see-saw again