Controversial Ōpua barge dock gets go-ahead
It's Far North Holdings' second try at getting an oyster barge dock across the line.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFar North District
'Northland is particularly vulnerable to illness'
As of last week over 82,000 Northlanders had at least one Covid 19 vaccine doses.
Concert different from norm; house blessings trendy
A weekly roundup of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North
Northland news in brief
28th Māori Battalion memorabilia; Daffodil Day breakfast; crash inquiry.
Whangārei residents getting their five-plus a day
Home deliveries of fresh produce popular with Whangārei residents.
When good dogs go bad: Dealing with rogue animals
Dog owners need to get to know what makes their animals tick.
Frontline volunteers much needed at Dargaville St John Ambulance Station
Volunteers get all the training they need to be able to attend all types of emergencies.
Northland oyster brand recalled after customers fall ill
Recall affects fresh oysters from Paroa Bay factory shop and some 200ml pottle batches.
Looking for Jacob: Man who helped Whangārei woman covered in blood
A Whangārei woman says the actions of mystery hero Jacob is something we can aspire to.
Port aims to get all staff vaccinated
All border workers at Northport have to receive first jab by the end of September.
Northland news in brief
Boatie rescued; school warning to parents; car fire suspicious; pedestrian hit by car.
Booster seat donation to help rural police rescue kids from crises
The new booster seats will help police safely take young children away from emergencies.
'One step closer to healing Earth': Kerikeri kids' effort recognised
These Kerikeri primary school kids are already doing their bit to save the planet
Lines companies keep power running for most Northlanders
Some customers in Dargaville lost power for a few hours.
'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far North
Far North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.
Northlanders are loud and clear about importance of urgent road repairs
Northlanders have responded to a call for the worst stretches of state highways and roads.
Snow likely on Northland peaks after frosty start to the week
MetService says snow fall on Monday likely for high regions, but cannot confirm.
News snippets from around the North
Man allegedly spotted speeding; Nominations for senior of the year.
New bike pump track popular before official opening
Bike pump track part of Master Plan for Whangārei's Pohe Island
Two men in court over Motatau house fire
New house on Tipene Rd was almost finished when it was razed by fire on June 7.
Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child
Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.
Northland restaurants are dealing with severe staffing shortages - so what's the answer?
Restaurateurs have welcomed a hospitality training programme to be expanded to Northland.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
Shane Reti: Let cancer sufferers tell their story
The aim is to help relieve the financial burden on patients who require chemotherapy.
Editorial: Northlanders and our roads have been neglected for too long
We in Northland are sick of being political pawns
What's cooking: Interview with new Waitangi Treaty Grounds chef Aaron Stott
Waitangi Treaty Grounds executive chef Aaron Stott reveals what will soon be on the menu.
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Bird recovery centre's free solar panels will save $8k a year
The highly deserving Whangārei charity now has $40,000 worth of solar panels.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Canning of project 'seems absurd': Nats commit to four-laning south of Whangārei
Upgrade projects costly but crucial, National infrastructure spokesman Andrew Bayly says.
Whangārei Girls' High wins first prize at ShowQuest Regionals after seven years
Whangārei Girls' High wins first place at Showquest regionals and best theme at nationals.
Winter relief - pretty in pink
The Taiwanese cherry tree - an interloper - has altered the aesthetics of Whangārei.
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge