165 jobs as work starts on Covid recovery package
Workers will spend 3-6 months on 15 projects with economic and environmental benefits.
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This Whangārei woman has gone from student to published author.
Firm tries again for Ōpua barge dock consent
New proposal is for smaller reclamation, plus boat ramp and jetty, next to Ōpua marina.
Donated beanies keep Covid testing staff snug
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$100m to clean up Kaipara Harbour welcomed by all
$100M to clean up Kaipara Harbour welcomed by all
Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
The Waipapa man whose house was destroyed by fire is grateful for community support.
Northland couple grateful for Heart Kids' help with first baby
Having your first baby on the first day of lockdown was hard for these Kerikeri parents.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Northland homeowners devastated after homes destroyed in fires
Neither blaze was suspicious, say investigators.
High school students learning money matters
Northland students can get NCEA credits for learning financial literacy in school.
Northland families trade tents, barns for campervans amid Covid housing crisis
A campervan is heaven compared to a leaky, flea-ridden tent, a Northland family says.
Joe Bennett: Corporate marketing and its infantile fictions
Cows promoting yoghurt, Mr Muscle cleaning products, cartoon chickens - it's everywhere.
Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.
Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal
Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal
Moerewa residents angry about new meatworks boiler
Maori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.
Rescue team save 18 kiwi from drought-stricken island
Fourteen kiwi died on the Motuora kiwi creche island during the drought.
Four Northland artists in running for $25,000 drawing prize
Four Northland artists in running for $25,000 drawing prize.
BOWLS: Dramatic loss for Hikurangi in Bowls3Five final
High tension in all three matches where tie-breakers decided the winners.
Top year for Northland power company Top Energy
Electricity network provider reports strong financial results despite challenging year.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award
Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.
New eco-centre inspires sustainable living post Covid lockdown
It's also about fostering good health, sharing and resilience.
Kerikeri students top the world in virtual language contest
Gillian Toala and Nimish Singh beat 10,000 students at 139 schools in six countries.
$20m for Whangārei projects with another $130m to come
Cash for Whangārei Rejuvenation project, Hihiaua Cultural Centre and WBHS trades training.
Suspected gunman prompts lockdown
"We shut our doors ... we didn't want to take any chances": Business owner.
One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.