Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
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Whangārei's Citrus for the South fruit collection on again
Whangārei's Citrus for the South fruit collection on again
Go Local! New studio in Whangārei aims to host the city's creatives
A new studio in Whangārei aims to provide a space for the city's artists and designers.
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5m of Govt funding
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5M of Govt funding
Northland highway reopens after five-metre deep tomo repaired
SH10 in Northland reopens after five-metre deep tomo repaired
Green Party's Northland electorate candidate is Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
Green Party's Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidate is Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
Kerikeri firefighter aims for world record
Simon Trye wants to run a half marathon in full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus.
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
Lessons from lockdown: What Northland businesses learned from Covid-19
Northland businesses reveal what has and hasn't worked over the recent challenging months.
Northland testing centres to stay for now
In the last 10 weeks, there have been noticeable spikes in the number of tests being done.
Whangārei Heads could be Northland's first predator-free area
Whangārei Heads could be first predator-free area in Northland
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.
Big chill set to last over the weekend
Southerly ridge expected to bring overnight lows of 5C or 6C.
Bowls: Whangārei and Kensington come out as champions
Whangārei and Kensington featured prominently in last weekend's bowling action.
Stags honour 'guardian angel'
Connor Rau, who passed away last year, is represented on the field in every Stags game.
News snippets from Northland
Trial date set for man accused of murdering Bridget Simmonds.
Whangārei projects to get $26 million from Covid recovery fund
Whangārei welcomes $26 million for projects from Covid recovery fund.
Kids 'petrified' after watching roaming Rottweilers kill pet chickens
A Kerikeri couple want action after their chickens were killed by dogs in three attacks.
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
DHB wants more staff trained in drug and alcohol support programme
The method is to support whānau of loved ones struggling with substance abuse.
Regenerative farming provides food for thought
Pasture diversity helps to improve soil structure, says Peter Barrett of Linnburn Station.
Roundabouts and traffic lights dilemma
Traffic engineers know each has its place. It's just that we 'experts' often disagree.
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Former mayor brands port move report 'a joke'
New $2m report rejects NorthPort option, picks Manukau Harbour instead.
Proposals for two new 850-seat city theatres for Whangārei
Council to decide whether city needs two new theatres.
Kaitaia bars band together to stamp out bad behaviour
Licensees agree to share information about troublemakers after post-Covid spike in fights.
Covid crunch: NRU let women's rugby manager go
Northland Rugby boss confident the quality of service for players will not be affected.
Thousands visit Kaikohe light festival
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Whangaroa Māori want better plan for growth
Whangaroa Māori want better council planning to manage growth
165 jobs as work starts on Covid recovery package
Workers will spend 3-6 months on 15 projects with economic and environmental benefits.
Northland news in brief: Celebrate Matariki, scholarship opportunity
News snippets from around the region.