Marsden Pt Oil Refinery should become import fuel-only terminal in 2022
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery on track to reopen as fuel import-only terminal next year
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Latest fromFar North District
Classic cars, jabs converge in rescue chopper fundraiser
Event nets $15k for rescue chopper and 50 jabs towards North's 90 per cent target.
Northland waka ama club honours member who died in road crash
Northland waka ama club pays tribute to club captain who died in a motor vehicle crash
Far North town's Covid case - and anger at Ministry's 'secrecy'
Community leaders voice frustration over 'privacy' claims for not revealing town names.
Man armed with machete goes on rampage at police station
The 49-year-old tried to smash his way into the station, damaging windows and a door.
Motorists urged to avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck rolls
Avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck crash closes road
1 new community case in Northland bringing total up to 13
The Ministry of Health has reported 1 new community case in Northland.
Student misses a month of school due to Covid lockdown
A Whangārei Boys' High School student stuck on Great Barrier Island since August.
Comment: Our vax journey will be challenging but I am up for it
Northland was at risk from day one.
Whangārei supermarket expands seven years after being built
Countdown Regent's extra space will aid online order pick-up and home delivery services.
Police looking into 'gathering' at Far North self-isolation address
It would be 'very worrying' if people visited a Covid-19 home isolation address - expert.
Two new cases in Northland brings total active Covid-19 cases to 12 in the region
Seven new locations of interest were identified in Northland on Sunday.
Work on $40m, two-lane Kāeo Bridge begins
A bridge too far? Not any more. New Kāeo River crossing due to open in 2024.
Beware loose seal on Whangārei road
Kekeno rescue mission a unique experience for locals.
Our 90% target still 43,000 second jabs away; 35,000 lacking first dose
'We need to pull out all the stops to ensure whānau are protected'
A tourist driver was charged over two deaths - then a tragic theory emerged over other motorist
A tourist driver was charged with causing two deaths - then another story emerged.
History's grim lessons key to iwi's vaccination success
Ask people at the top of NZ why they got jabbed and they'll point to a memorial on a hill.
The excruciating pain faced by Northland's latest Covid-positive case
Ambulance was called by wife after husband started struggling to breathe.
Alleged organiser of anti-Covid rally pleads not guilty
Robert Johnson pleads not guilty to failing to comply with Covid rules over protest rally.
National Bowel Screening Programme could detect 44 cancers in Northland in one year
Up to 44 Northland cancer could be detected in National Bowel Screening Programme
Church distances itself from protest
Covid rules flouted by protest meeting when church hired out last weekend.
'Makes me sick': Mum cuts through vaccine lies linked to son's death
Tania Ranby says rumours around her unvaccinated son's death "made her sick".
Surf Lifesaving Club paves the way for people of all abilities to enjoy the beach
Waipū Cove surf lifeguards are one of the first Northern Region clubs to use Beachwheels.
Three Waters: Mayors disappointed and outraged over Mahuta's mandate
Minister Nanaia Mahuta confirmed the Govt will create four publicly owned water entities.
Bay of Islands Music Festival returns to Waitangi
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Hikoi of Truth protest unwelcome in Waitangi as Northland grapples with Covid
Northland iwi has rebuked Hīkoi of Truth protesters for the timing of their stand.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Highland Games cancelled; and two new police officers for the region.
Northland's Aupōuri Rugby Club first to earn cash for vaccination drive
Northland rugby club first to earn over $1000 as part of "Take 2 for The Team" initiative.
White gold flows as North dairy cows deliver
About 80 million litres of milk is being produced nationally in the spring flush
Whangārei man Justin Rood found guilty of guilty of possessing Class C drug
Whangārei gym manager has been found guilty of possessing a Class C drug
Around 500 Hīkoi of Truth protesters reach Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Police stop more than 50 hīkoi participants from entering Northland.
How can we reach 90%? Health leaders confident we will hit vaccine target
Māori health advocates say high vaccination rates are key to protect vulnerable community.