Energy minister rules out government intervention
Social Credit launched online petition for Govt to take ownership of the refinery.
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Port aims to get all staff vaccinated
All border workers at Northport have to receive first jab by the end of September.
Booster seat donation to help rural police rescue kids from crises
The new booster seats will help police safely take young children away from emergencies.
Lines companies keep power running for most Northlanders
Some customers in Dargaville lost power for a few hours.
Snow likely on Northland peaks after frosty start to the week
MetService says snow fall on Monday likely for high regions, but cannot confirm.
New bike pump track popular before official opening
Bike pump track part of Master Plan for Whangārei's Pohe Island
Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child
Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
Taniwha's campaign gets off to a horror start
Defence one area to fix before Northland's first home game against Taranaki.
Northland suffer heavy defeat
Demolition job as Wellington thump the Taniwha in eight-try romp.
Energy Minister rules out subsidy to keep Refining NZ going
Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Bird recovery centre's free solar panels will save $8k a year
The highly deserving Whangārei charity now has $40,000 worth of solar panels.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Canning of project 'seems absurd': Nats commit to four-laning south of Whangārei
Upgrade projects costly but crucial, National infrastructure spokesman Andrew Bayly says.
Whangārei Girls' High wins first prize at ShowQuest Regionals after seven years
Whangārei Girls' High wins first place at Showquest regionals and best theme at nationals.
Refining NZ shareholders vote for proposed model
Final approval to come from Refining NZ board in late September.
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge
Economic loss of refinery conversion a worry for Northland
First Union is urging Refining NZ shareholders to vote against import terminal model.
New $10m Port Rd bridge should ease city congestion
The Port Rd bridge should improve traffic flow and offer a safe walking and cycling link.
Assaults in prison: how Northland's Corrections facility stacks up against the rest
Northland's Corrections facility has one of the lowest rates of assault nationwide.
'Three times better': Kerikeri youth welcome plans for new skate park
The new facility will be 'three times better' and one of NZ's best, the designer says.
'Brainless' mountain bikers who caused cows' deaths may be from Whangārei
The farmers mustering the pregnant cows believed the mountain bikers were from Whangārei.
Northern Districts Security duo's first time as finalists for prestigious national security awards
Colleagues in running for industry awards.
Gwen Lawson's bowls column: NZ Bowls CEO to visit
CEO of Bowls New Zealand, Mark Cameron visiting Northland
Meet the Whangārei patrol taking on youth crime: 'My plans are not to slow down'
Facebook posts about crime in Whangārei drove two bouncers to take action of their own.
Wellington to provide tough challenge for Northland
Northland rugby coach excited about this year's Bunnings Cup campaign
News snippets from Northland
Music for the Ages concert; arrests after stolen car chase; car, not gunshots.
Lives put at risk after 'deplorable' theft of defibrillator from walking track
Hatea Loop walkers may face a longer wait for a lifesaving AED after one was stolen
'Stoked': Far North reacts to Tuke's Olympic medal
Mayor, council considering how to celebrate Woodman, Tuke's successes in Tokyo.
Northland Māori artists produce 46-metre long mural for hospital's mental health unit
Whangārei Hospital's Tumanako Mental Health Unit gets light from new mural.
Thousands of books to be discovered around Whangārei
Bookworms delighted at finding books hidden around the city.
Kāinga Ora eyeing prime lots in Whangārei CBD
Kāinga Ora is planning a possible mixed housing development in central Whangārei.