Ngāpuhi sport stars labelled most influential in last 30 years
Northland Kauri rugby star Portia Woodman was the highest-ranked Northlander so far.
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Yachties facing cyclones make plea to Immigration Minister
The sailing community maintain there is no real guarantee of safe conditions until June.
Fire that destroyed Northland house treated as arson
Fire that destroyed a house in Ahipara being treated as arson.
Library on Urupukapuka Island in Northland well received
Urupukapuka Island library keeping Bay of Islands visitors entertained
Junior bowlers going head-to-head in singles
Next Sunday will see the Centre's first-year bowlers face off against each other.
Safety improvements save lives on dangerous Northland road
Safety measures include widened roads and shoulders, flexible barriers, and bollards.
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson's 'frightening and exciting' maiden speech
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson got a few giggles during her maiden speech in Parliament.
Submissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm today
Deadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today
Master carver creating new welcome to Kororāreka/Russell
New carvings aim to improve town's ''underwhelming'' entry and honour area's rich history
Spare a thought for our youth at this time of year
'Big time right now' for young people moving into new schools, classes, and year levels.
Tumble at Rainbow Falls sparks major rescue
Injured man, 33, had to be winched from falls by Northland Rescue Helicopter.
Farewell to 74-year-old early childcare educator
Much-loved teacher retiring from early childcare centre after 44 years.
Waitangi Day flag traditions explained
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Path to premium beef prices to be revealed
Beef roadshow aims to help beef farmers gain premium prices.
Northland welcomes Blues Super Rugby squad
Blues players hope tour will help them reconnect with neglected Northland fans.
GPs protest Mahitahi stoush to health minister
Three GPs say Mahitahi has violated its founding principle of collaboration.
Two kiwi releases this weekend
Whangārei kiwi population to increase this weekend following releases.
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson gives rousing maiden speech in Parliament
Whangarei MP Emily Henderson spoke of Northland's poverty during her maiden speech.
Second daytime kiwi sighting in McLeod Bay
The week-old chick is the second kiwi the Wuthrichs have found on their property.
More than 200 turn up to snorkel day at Northland's Maitai Bay
This year's snorkel day at Maitai Bay was the best yet with more than 200 turning up.
Northland's new chief nurse and midwifery officer is from the region
New chief nurse and midwifery officer returning home to Northland.
Students studying online through NorthTec more than doubles
Covid-19 and fees-free courses have been credited for the increase.
$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.
Green groups urge locals to sign up to no-spray register
Last spray round caused an outcry after locals say native trees targeted, weeds skipped.
Rawene fire brigade's big aim to boost small roster
Rawene Volunteer Fire Brigade is like a second family for the current tight-knit crew.
Roofer gives inspiring talks to encourage young women into trades
Roofer Liz Watson is heading north to give inspiring talks encouraging women into trades.
Harper continues to smash goals from her wheelchair
Harper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.
Fine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national record
Fine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.
Ardern shows off earrings made by Whangārei teen
To teen Twilight Edwards' surprise, Ardern put the Kawakawa leaf earrings on immediately.
Northland news briefs: Blues heading to region
News snippets from around the region.
For the first time in 20 years, the country's top leaders at Waitangi were women.The question was how to accommodate them both as speakers
Dr Reti welcomes Ngāpuhi's signal of new approach to women speaking at Waitangi from 2022.