Police probe second Northland shooting in a week
A 35yo has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and presenting a firearm.
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Man charged with murdering a man at Moerewa to stand trial
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Youth advocate's dream comes true
This generation of youth is mighty in my eyes, writes Anahera Pickering.
Northland landlord ordered to pay compensation for renting out illegal home with leaking septic tank
Landlord ordered to pay compensation over home with leaking septic tank
Rural burnoffs bring call for caution
Care urged with resumption of open season on rural fires across Northland.
Providing more food options in Ōtangarei
A new café and takeaway shop has opened in Otangarei, focussed on healthy kai options.
Maungatūroto volunteer firefighter gearing up for Sky Tower Challenge
Maungatūroto station officer Glenn Orford is set to compete at this weekend's fundraiser.
Ōpua sisters' maritime history on show
Sisters recorded every ship at Opua wharf for more than 30 years.
Unlikely trio on stage at Turner Centre
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland rugby backing Silver Lake deal
Northland rugby boss says Silver Lake deal best for local and national rugby future
Whangārei coastal residents plead to council to save their land
A once-sandy beach is turning into silt and mud.
Container truck on its side causes delays on Brynderwyn Hills
Motorists headed over the Brynderwyn Hills can expect long delays while a truck is removed
Police investigating after woman turns up at hospital with gunshot wound
Locals reported seeing armed police, Eagle helicopter near historic mission house.
Northland's DoC campgrounds the most popular in the country last summer
Visitors flocked to DoC's Northland campgrounds last summer with borders closed
Policy dubbed land grab leaves Northland farmers under threat
Northland farmers are anxious about policy they say alienates their property rights.
News snippets from Northland
Whangārei school placed in brief lockdown; and a focus group receives a $100,000 donation.
Hunt goes on for pair who attacked Whangārei mobility scooter rider
A local disability advocate is concerned to see such a violent act in our community.
Large crane removed from Whangārei CBD after more than two years
Crane removed that dominated Whangārei during construction of Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Young Northlanders make Junior All Blacks squad
The 2021 schedule is not yet set but head coach Tabai Matson hopes to take on Australia.
Cold school lunches served at Kaitaia school due to teething issues
Late, cold school lunches in Kaitaia were a 'hiccup', principal says
Public access to boat ramp south Kerikeri Inlet opens after 20 year wait
Almost 20 years after it was built a Kerikeri Inlet boat ramp can be used by the public.
'This has to stop': Northland town on edge over fears of serial arsonist
Local fire chief says suspicious fires are "disturbing" as another property is targeted.
Message in a bottle connects Northlanders to Greek sea captain
Northlander Ken Ferguson tracks down Greek captain who's message in a bottle he found
Carter slams banks for 'ignoring' rural NZ
Mayor challenges bank bosses to try doing banking for businesses in, say, Waitiki Landing.
New tractor for Whangārei Steam and Model Railway Club from builders' golf day
Whangārei Steam and Model Railway Club a beneficiary of NZ Certified Builders' charity.
Kerikeri play almost sold out despite controversial title
Show producer says Kerikeri audiences are 'hungry and excited' to see something different.
News snippets from Northland
Art'nTartan back at Waipū; and motorist clocked at 140km/h.
Hayden Paddon wins his seventh International Rally of Whangārei
Hayden Paddon wins seventh International Rally of Whangārei title
'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland council
Northlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.
Plea from ACC after 1357 Northland farm-related injuries last year
Northland Farmers logged 1354 farm-related injury claims with ACC last year.
Proposed Whangaroa scallop ban: who's in favour?
MPI has received 80 submissions on a proposal to ban harvesting scallops in the Far North.
Departing kiwi hold special place in hearts
Raukura and Zephyr off to breeding programme in Rotorua.
Expansion of Reconnecting Northland team helps the environment
The Reconnecting Northland team has reached double figures for the first time.