Mayoral frontrunner 'pretty excited' but waiting until final votes are tallied
See-sawing Far North mayoral race also leaves two council candidates on tenterhooks.
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News briefs: Navigation warning for Ngunguru River; fire and police kept busy over weekend
The latest news bites from around the region.
New Kaipara mayor's promise: Looking at every possible way to cut council costs
Mayor Craig Jepson wants to simplify council processes and focus on expenditure.
Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup
The visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.
Women's Rugby World Cup: It's show time in Whangārei!
Stay tuned for the latest on the opening day of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Your Vote 2022: Progressive results show who will debut in Māori wards
Nine new Māori ward councillors elected across North.
Your Vote 2022: Preliminary results flip race for NRC Bay of Islands seat
Progressive results are in for the Northland Regional Council - find out who made it here.
Two new mayors and one tight race: Latest figures tilt Far North results
Far North mayoral candidate Moko Tepania has overtaken Ann Court in preliminary results.
High costs to take up most of the record milk payout
Fonterra to pay a record $9.50 per kg/MS to Northland dairy farmers.
Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?
Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.
Comment: Wrestling with the demons that torment us at night
Joe Bennett explores the world of dreams.
Motorists to feel pinch of rising petrol prices again
Supply and demand issues will likely lead to higher fuel prices.
Rugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World Cup
The duo had to stop strangers from blowing the precious Rugby World Cup match whistle.
Ready to book your summer holiday? We've got all you need to know
A travel guide to your summer holiday.
Top 10 things to do between watching Women's Rugby World Cup matches
How to spend quality time in Northland in between Rugby World Cup games
It says to New Zealand and the rest of the world that disabled people are not wanted and are a burden
The policy essentially bars disabled people from other countries from moving here.
News in brief: Reduced speed limit on Brynderwyn Hill; Loop Rd road works restart
News snippets from across the region.
Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight
For the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.
Local election day looms: What to expect
Progressive election results are expected by late Saturday afternoon.
News in brief: Far North kina population surveyed; child recovering after incident in pools
News snippets from across the region.
Boy recovering after Whangārei pool incident
The boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition late yesterday afternoon.
Whangārei clubs chalk up NZ masters snooker and billiards tournament
Snooker fans are encouraged to catch some top quality players in action this weekend.
Renowned artist excited to sing at global sporting showpiece games in Whangārei
Ladi6 urges Northlanders to get involved and have fun during RWC2021 games in Whangārei.
Northland house prices continuing to fall
The biggest price drops were in Whangārei suburbs Woodhill, Regent and the Avenues.
Taniwha quietly confident of a good outing against Canterbury
Northland to field a strong squad for NPC quarter-final in Christchurch.
The big chill: Kerikeri to boast coldest night on record since 1994
Northlanders should wrap up warm as Antarctic chill heads our way.
Man charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalised
A 61-year-old man is set to appear in a Kaitāia court today in relation to the incident.
News in brief: Head-on crash near Kerikeri; search for missing Whangārei man
News snippets from across the region.
High-voltage transmission lines for above tourist rail trail
Concern over the overhead power lines buzzing and swinging in the wind above trail users.
Whangārei Hospital's $711m rebuild $200m short of what's needed
Health bosses wanted $944m for a new Whangārei Hospital but got $200m less.
Mayoral candidates' answers disappoint disability community
Tiaho Trust asked mayoral candidates about accessibility, housing and employment.
Kaipara deputy mayor wants voters to have their say in the local elections
The final current-term council meeting ended with politicians' valedictory speeches.
'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.