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Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite
A tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal
Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.
Kaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'
The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.
'Traffic light fault' causes delays in Whau Valley and Te Kamo
The fault caused heavy traffic in Te Kamo and Whau Valley this morning.
Revealed: True value of cruise ship visits to Northland economy
Full value of cruise ship industry to Northland revealed.
In national first, Far North hosting te reo Māori Inspiring the Future course
Te reo Māori Inspiring the Future course held in Kaikohe for first time.
Massive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
The 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.
Kevin Page: A chaotic day at the beach
OPINION: Thankfully the kids were very excited to see all the snacks.
Surge of road sign vandalism costing Far North ratepayers tens of thousands
The vandalism almost always occurred on rural roads at night.
Scene now cleared following truck and car crash
A truck and car collided on Whangārei Heads Road just before 12pm.
'The audacity': Neon green food truck stolen from property, found 20km away
Thieves steal large food truck from Paihia; found 72 hours later near Kawakawa.
Young baker rising to challenge the best in the country
Dargaville's Karli Colmer-Cornish will compete for the top spot on Tuesday.
Awanui shines on annual Awanui Day celebrations at new venue
Annual Awanui Day celebrated as thousands flock to Far North town.
Obit: Kerikeri's Doug Turner remembered as man behind town's performing arts centre
Huge efforts of Kerikeri performing arts legend Doug Turner recalled
News in brief: Kerikeri street party back
The latest news bites from around the region.
Job market woes mean high beneficiary numbers in Northland
Companies being cautious with their spending equalled more cautious employing.
Man hospitalised following fight overnight, three men due to appear in court
Two men are due in Whangārei District Court tomorrow.
Fireworks that bring 'so much joy' to Northland another great success
Audible ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ filled the stadium.
Awards honour outstanding achievements of Northland businesses and individuals
Northland Waste has been recognised for its people-focused growth in this year's awards.
Mum's mission to give grieving families a unique keepsake of their lost little loved one
Julie Tapp began her work after her son, Ezra, drowned in 2014.
Teaching writing in a digital age: The struggle is real - Joe Bennett
OPINION: To teach a writing course today feels like a subversive act.
'Living life as normal' Street attack survivor makes remarkable comeback
Rob Ludlow spent months in hospital and rehab following a street attack. Look at him now.
'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.
News in brief: Young Plumber of the Year named
The latest news bites from around the region.
Firefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrations
Fire and Emergency NZ have said fires caused by fireworks are mostly preventable.
Far North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity event
Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North staffer jumping from plane for youth charity.
History reborn: Waiwera water slide back in business in Northland
Northlanders Cody and Klay Rouse have delivered on their promise to bring Waiwera to life
Uniting communities: Annual Northland chess champs brings people together
Northland's annual chess champs are back in Kerikeri on November 2.
'Really uplifting': Northland Women in leadership series continues
Dame Jenny Shipley is one of the keynote speakers at the second women's leadership event.
New plan to get most of Northland's land use and manufacturing sector
Northland’s land use and manufacturing potential under spotlight in new initiative.
News briefs from the Far North - Waitangi Tribunal appointment, Halloween advice and highway roadworks
News snippets from the Far North.
Awanui Day on Saturday to celebrate tiny Far North town
The event sees the population of the Far North town swell from 600 to 6000.