Tough conditions no match for $30,000 winner
Winner Dickson Hohaia says he'll display his fish in his hallway for the rest of his life.
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No let-up in water restrictions for Kaitaia - yet
Water restrictions lifted in Kawakawa-Moerewa and Kaikohe-Ngāwhā thanks to February rain.
Ruakākā hosts Surf Life Saving Northland Region IRB Championship.
IRB Champs held at Ruakākā Beach
Dire Northland roads need more funding to cut road deaths
Northland's has highest road death rate in the country and more road funding is needed.
Northland's dire roads need more attention - AA
Northland's dire roads target for AA national campaign
Ethnic community speak out on Race Relations Day
Northland migrants talk about their experience of Race Relations Day in New Zealand.
Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.
More than 30 drink-drivers nabbed by Whangārei police over three nights
Northlanders paid more than $60,000 in fines related to drink-driving last year.
Shane Reti: Northland highest for Covid boat or ship isolation
How is isolation on boats monitored by DHBs?
Topic of FNDC 'mega-consultation': Just about everything
Far North council consulting on four big plans, looking ahead up to 80 years, all at once.
Two all-girl teams crowned Northpower EPro8 Challenge champions
Two female teams take out Northland's EPro8 Challenge top spots.
Historic Whangārei homestead a jigsaw puzzle to renovate
The Whangārei builders working on Glorat are gaining an education in history.
'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'
Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.
Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters
To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.
First time to Whangārei for sound journey instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist to host sound journey in Whangārei.
City street will be one way due to roadworks masterplan
A busy Whangārei street down to one way
Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui
Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.
Lawnmower sparks large blaze in Tutukaka
Church Bay residents praise the firefighters and helicopter pilots who tackled the fire.
Smoke alarm, sprinklers save lives at home for disabled
Five residents, some with limited mobility, and one staff member were in the house.
Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station
The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.
Cup win a boost for Northland's future sailing champions - sailing veterans
Sailing veterans say sport needs to seize chance to get more youth, girls, Māori on board.
Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka
A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.
Whangārei sees graduation of 30 new teachers
30 new teachers graduate from University of Auckland's Tai Tokerau campus
5.5 tonne digger stolen from Whangārei paddock threatens contractor's livelihood
Whangārei contractor's livelihood threatened by brazen theft of his 5.5 tonne digger
Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project
A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.
Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon
Project aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.
Men have new roof to gather under in Kerikeri
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Photos: Promising start to Snapper Bonanza
Richard Tepania of Ahipara top of the day one leaderboard with a 6.555kg snapper.
Why five councillors are challenging WDC's Māori wards vote
Vince Cocurullo says it's important the community's voice is heard.