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Northland sci-fi and fantasy festival a grand success second year in a row
The Festival is a huge community spirit booster.
Māori ward polling requirements becoming law this week
Compulsory Māori ward polling to become law this week.
From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs
Far North dartist's world youth champs appearance could lead to career.
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
Far North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warns
Staff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.
Shane Reti: We’re doing our best for all New Zealanders
OPINION: The Government is rebuilding our economy but we have a lot more work to do.
Northland councils want changes as fast-tracked future looms
The one-stop shop consenting legislation aims to cut red tape and speed up major projects.
School enrolment schemes: Why they are so popular
Enrolment zones are popping up throughout the Northland region.
Doctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatment
Doctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.
Police investigating ram raid at Dargaville liquor store
A stolen vehicle was found abandoned on Sunday morning.
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
Joe Bennett: Thw world has glimpsed the future, and its called CrowdStrike
OPINION: The recent global technical outage showed our dependence on electronic systems
Whangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big Swim
The group are swimming 466km in a bid to raise more than $6000.
Willow-Jean Prime: National must give its boot camps the boot
OPINION: They should cut their losses and cancel the boot camps before they begin.
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.
Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part
Four Northland athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shaken
The dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Transpower willing to provide some payment to Northland for power cut, MP says
Northland MP Grant McCallum had a productive meeting with Transpower about compensation.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
John WIlliamson: Good to see a minister on top of his portfolio
OPINION: This is no patsy pat on the back.
Far North mayor wants work to begin on new mega-project road as soon as possible
'This is something that Northland leaders have been calling for for decades.'
Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies
Tributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
'It’s not right': Pensioners and families cancelling insurance policies as premiums skyrocket
Northlanders are having to make tough decisions about insurance as premiums soar.
Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar
A discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.
'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcement
Simeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.
Kororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls
'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'
Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future
The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.
'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled Brynderwyns
The Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.