News in brief: Bus fares increasing for kids; Kiwi musician Tiki Taane comes to Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Northland Expressway will grow region by $2.1b a year, new report says
The report shows huge economic and social benefits for Northland, plus a boost to GDP.
'It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from': Mayor's message ahead of graduation
'You can do anything you make up your mind to do and bring that home to your people.'
Kaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cut
Work being done to install a fence post caused the outage.
Woman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for others
An 18yo woman was taken into custody and appeared in the Whangārei District Court today.
News briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on road
News snippets from the Far North
He did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route
“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."
News in brief: Fire season shift in Northland; police release more details about Whangārei Heads death
The latest news bites from around the region.
Leela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefuls
The Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.
Northland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consents
Northland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.
Northland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in Auckland
The title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.
Kaitāia and surrounds focus for radio show crew
More FM Northland Breakfast show in Kaitāia
Opposition to proposed Kaipara waste to energy plant in grows
Opponents are angry and say such a plant should not be built anywhere.
Submissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Mayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.
Govt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in Northland
The first are expected to be up and running by next year.
Getting back into the kitchen - Carolyn Hansen
It's time to reverse the dangerous trend of unhealthy eating.
Our treasures: Fish display highlights Kiwi North’s underwater world
Kiwi North’s Life and Tides marine exhibition displays array of underwater features.
Jonny Wilkinson: When you try to fix something which in turn causes another problem
OPINION: Why district health nurses are some of the unsung heroes of our health system.
News in brief: Dargaville Police Station reopens; local band and music shop create vinyl album
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Oldest man on the planet tells it like it is
OPINION: John Tinniswood, of Stockport in England, is now the oldest man on Earth.
Councillors vote 9 to 1 to seek delay in adding fluoride to Far North water supply
Anti-fluoride campaigners say the vote was “a good start”.
Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.
Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.
Principals slam Govt's 'simple' approach to school attendance
Coalition's proposals labelled a "nice little soundbite" lacking substance.
News in brief: Northland Lotto winners; North CEO on fast-track panel
The latest newsbites from around the region.
Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say
Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.
Budding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidays
From April 13 until April 28, Northland is not short on things to do.
Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.
Iwi-led programme saving Far North residents from discoloured, bad tasting water
Having reliable, drinkable water is helping to change lives, residents say.
Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia
News in brief: Property prices rise and fall; farmer named Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year finalist
The latest news bites from around the region.
Apprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challenge
The Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.