Speed limits to be slashed in Far North
Most unsealed rural roads will be cut from 100km/h to 60km/h, sealed roads to 80km/h.
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Forestry bill deemed a pointless bureaucratic cost to all parties
Govt bill attacked by Northland forestry owners and managers.
Northland news in brief: New Te Tai Tokerau candidate named; Kiwi sign stolen
News snippets from across the region.
Kaumātua, mentor, waka leader farewelled as iwi navigate Covid-19
Wiremu Wiremu, 80, was laid to rest near his marae at Rahiri on Monday.
Whangārei bars rejoice as punters set to return
All restaurants and bars will still have to abide by the three S's.
Car wash and water blasting jobs dry up
Water restrictions a double whammy for Northland businesses down on bookings.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Residents want justice after mass mail theft
It appeared the perpetrators travelled over 20km during their mail heist.
Driver cut free from wreck, flown to Auckland Hospital
A 58 year old Whangārei man is in a serious condition after crash.
$5m land purchase for Kerikeri sportsfields
The Bay of Islands has been crying out for more sportsfields for years.
Northland news in brief: Two people remain in hospital after crash; free online course in infection prevention
News snippets from across the region.
Budget boost keeps Waitangi Treaty Grounds running
The funding is part of a $900m package supporting Māori.
Financial rescue needed for boat at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
A $7000 funding shortfall for a new rescue boat means no sea rescue operations.
Up to 325 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt Harvey
More than 300 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt Harvey's LVL plant in Ruakaka.
Sport sector survey details health of Northland codes
One Northland sports organisation had indicated it had just weeks left in operation.
Northland news in brief: 10 Northlanders win Strike, MPI seeks feedback and crash on SH15
News snippets from across the region.
Passenger critically injured in Paihia crash
Car hit bollards on wrong side of road; neither driver nor passenger wearing seatbelts.
Physiotherapist Skye Renes sentenced to community work
Whangārei physiotherapist Skye Renes will work 200 hours in the community as punishment.
House next to proposed development could be historical
State housing build in Whangārei on hold pending historical designation of a nearby house.
Seeing friends and playing highlights of first day back at school
Students and teachers were reunited after almost eight weeks apart.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdown
Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.
Northland mouth painter has artwork on international greeting card range
Northland mouth painter has artwork included in international greeting card range.
News briefs: Head-on crash, Northland lotto winner
Four taken to hospital after crash and lucky Northland Lotto player in the money.
Kids excited to return to school
Today is the first day of school under alert level 2.
Improved roading would only benefit the Northland region
Proposed toll on the $710 million Pūhoi to Warkworth highway out for public submissions.
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with rare condition
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.
Council services in Northland resume under level 2
Councils are preparing to re-open most services in Northland under alert level 2.
Northland news in brief: Northland writer David Vann misses out on top book award
News snippets from across the region.
Natasha Hemara is new head of troubled Northland school
The new principal of Kamo High School is from Whangārei and will start in July.
Man pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children
Offending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.
Road resealing under way across Northland
NZTA are catching up on resealing work across the region after the lockdown.
Whangārei man on the hunt for work for 12 months
Northland jobseeker urges Government to put money in the Budget into job creation.
Budget 2020: Support for youth needed, says youth space GM
Whangārei Youth Space general manager Ryan Donaldson talks about Budget 2020.
Northland awakes from lockdown hibernation as NZ moves into level 2
Family reunions, haircuts and a caffeine fix – it was a big day for Northland in level 2.