Fruit growers feel pain of labour shortage
Kaipara kumara grower has to recruit pickers from Whangārei as labour shortage bites.
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Consents to mine sand from Mangawhai coast opposed by locals
Pressure on to turn the tide on sand mining off the Mangawhai to Pakiri coast
Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.
Two Northlanders to wear hearts on sleeve in TV dating show
Two Northlanders are set to star on the new Bachelor.
Schoolgirl's first marlin is a record-breaker
10-year-old catches 122kg striped marlin in Northland waters
Countdown to Northland's Covid vaccine rollout
Around 1200 Northlanders will be the region's first people offered a Covid-19 vaccination.
Northland again makes SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame
SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame features Northland dog with shocking mange.
Council throws more regulations at Northland animal rescue advocate
Animal rescue advocate Donna Badorek is infuriated after more council demands on her land.
Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.
Spirited women raise Encephalitis awareness in Northland
Adventure race promotes awareness of often misunderstood condition
Northland police hone in on man connected to Kaipara bach fire
Police said the owners of the bach had no idea the man was living at the property.
Big tractors for 'big feelings'
Identifying the thoughts behind feelings promoted as a key skill for young people.
Whangārei community events planned over SH1 four-laning
Drop-in sessions are planned for venues in Mata and the Whangārei Town Basin next week.
When will the Covid vaccine come to Northland?
The Ministry of Health has confirmed there would be a particular focus on Māori.
Three people seriously hurt in crash south of Kāeo
Three rescue helicopters were dispatched to a serious crash in Kāeo yesterday.
Far North Vespa group Vesparados reach Bluff
Northland's Vesparados finish epic fundraiser in Bluff
Northland schools thrilled with move to make period products free for students
Northland schools are thrilled with the move to make sanitary products free from June.
Meet new Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer
New Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer speaks about his role.
Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.
Road open after serious crash closes SH10 near Kāeo
Motorists asked to avoid SH10, south of Kāeo, after serious single vehicle crash
Ahipara community rallies against suspected firebug
How a community has pulled together after chaos caused by suspected arsonist.
News in brief: Car flips on roof, fire at refinery
News briefs from around the region.
'Borderland' group to address Covid checkpoint confusion
Checkpoints in Maungaturoto and north of Mangawhai effectively cut Kaipara in half.
Young Whangārei schoolgirl escapes alleged kidnapping attempt
Police have appealed for any information about the incident.
Lineham and Price take out junior singles
In the women's division, congratulations go to Christine Lineham of Mangawhai.
Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga
There may be delays on Kiripaka Rd, Tikipunga, while police remove vehicle.
Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Covid 19 coronavirus: What a difference a day makes to Mangawhai residents stuck in alert level confusion
Businesses and residents revelled in the certainty brought by changed police checkpoints.
Sam Mather: Here's why Northlanders should embrace growth
New or ideas-stage businesses keep Northland Inc Business Innovation and Growth team busy.
Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.