Young Whangārei schoolgirl escapes alleged kidnapping attempt
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Lineham and Price take out junior singles
In the women's division, congratulations go to Christine Lineham of Mangawhai.
Northland clear of Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease
M. bovis has been cleared from the North in a three-year campaign.
Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga
There may be delays on Kiripaka Rd, Tikipunga, while police remove vehicle.
Opua boat incident under investigation
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland Regional Council byelection results in
Terry Archer is excited about the challenge ahead.
Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Covid 19 coronavirus: What a difference a day makes to Mangawhai residents stuck in alert level confusion
Businesses and residents revelled in the certainty brought by changed police checkpoints.
Comment: There's a time and a place
History repeated at Waitangi Day 2021 - but with differences.
News briefs: MP takes yachties concerns to Govt minister
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
Surf's up: Fun for everyone at Tiaho Trust's annual surf day
A great day in the surf.
Wet weather welcome boost to parched Northland
A Far North town's drinking supply received a boost from yesterday's heavy downpours.
Reclamation plan divides Rangitane community
Locals are calling for a new, 'future-proofed' site for boat ramp and trailer parking.
Suspected human bone found at Whangārei Heads
There were two discoveries of human bones in the Far North last year.
336 landowners inside proposed four-lane highway route
Eleven aerial maps were published in December which outlined the suggested route.
Kaipara valuations shoot up with tiny Ruawai soaring the most
Ruawai residents know full well why the town is on the up.
Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.
Three Māori seats wanted by Northland Regional Council working party
Northland Regional Council could have up to three Māori seats.
Kaitaia fire volunteers clock up 459 years of service
Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade members approaching 500 years of service
Northland nurse Marie Noa receives prestigious award
Northland nurse receives prestigious honour for her work with Māori health.
Bream Bay Combined Arts Group exhibiting Covid lockdown art
Covid-inspired art on display by Bream Bay Combined Arts Group
New equestrian discipline all about working together
Working equitation is a relatively new horse sport that's taking off in New Zealand.
Northtec's carved entrance way showcases students' skills
Dawn ceremony for carved tomokanga (entrance way) in Northtec's Whangārei campus
Ngāpuhi athletes fill list of most influential Māori athletes
Highest among the Northlanders was wood chopping legend Jason Wynyard.
Northland list MP Mark Cameron makes maiden speech in Parliament
Northland-based list MP Mark Cameron has praised WWII heroes in his maiden speech.
Pupils flock to check out visiting Navy aircraft
A Whangārei Primary pupil's competition entry resulted in a schoolday helicopter visit.
Multi-iwi project aims to protect kauri, create jobs
Without urgent action Northland could lose its iconic kauri forests, minister says.
Fourth person charged after Whangārei police operation nets guns and gang members
A 26-year-old woman is facing firearm charges alongside a trio of Black Power gang members
Principal says boys won't know themselves with new build
Historical buildings to be demolished as new build caters to WBHS' growing demands.
Black Power gang members and guns netted by Whangārei police
Three gang members have appeared in Whangārei District Court on firearm related charges.