Battery farm able to supply power to 60,000 homes being built in Northland
Work starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.
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Last BDO Tour of Northland for Buchanan after 20 years
Increased traffic management costs contribute to the end of Northland cycle race.
Teachers' strike: Hundreds of Northland teachers strike over pay and conditions
Northland teachers among 50,000 nationally on strike today
Operation Cobalt: Northland police searches lag behind other districts
The operation, designed to target gang activity, has still resulted in over 1000 charges.
Momentous appointment of head students boosts rural school's positive change
The new leaders want to help create positive change within the kura.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei Canopy Night Market returns; driver appears in court
The latest news bites from around the region.
Fish of the Year: Ocean giant takes over from petite seaweed-living rarity
The manta ray is making its move to overtake smaller competitors in Fish of the Year.
The digital Trojan horse: Should we be concerned about TikTok?
Data privacy and national security are critical issues that we need to take seriously.
Whangārei’s new all-weather athletics track gets soggy test, but ready for racing
Whangārei athletics track recently repaired after over a decade of use.
Kaipara residents forced to travel as town continues to go without a dentist
The only dental clinic in Dargaville closed more than a year ago.
Northland news in brief: Rock musician's cyclone fundraiser; excavator operator competition
The latest news bites from around the region.
'The rubber band will only stretch so far': Burnt out teachers set to strike
Pat Newman says teachers and principals need proactive action by the Ministry of Education
'We're still in shock': Retired couple's life-changing Lotto win
The woman was on the edge of her seat as each number began to line up on their ticket.
Whangārei teen flying high after winning multiple titles at Model Flying NZ Nationals
His love affair with model planes started when he was young.
Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review
“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”
Third time's the charm: Masters cross country champ claims another victory
World cross-country title for Whangārei runner as he prepares to race in Poland.
Joe Bennett: Has our push to be smokefree made every smoker a 'social leper'?
Joe Bennett says smokers used to be widely accepted but are now social outcasts.
Solar farm being built in Northland to supply retirement villages NZ-wide
The $35m facility will be exclusively used to power retirement villages across NZ.
Truck and trailer units restricted: Vital Brynderwyn detour to reopen
Trucks and trailers are not able to travel via the Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Waipū detours.
Gruelling Wild Kiwi on again at Whangārei Heads
Bream Head tracks cleared in time for grassroots multisport event.
News in brief: Police still investigating Ruawai fatal crash
The latest news bites from around the region.
NZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekend
One Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.
Bay of Islands news with Sandy Myhre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Family lawyer in hospital after courthouse assault
Police, ambulance, and fire appliances can be seen outside the courthouse on Bank St.
Staff to be sent to Whangārei Hospital over winter months; army support still in the air
Staff will be deployed across Northland hospital services depending on need.
The new $59 million civic centre a former mayoral candidate labels a 'leaking monstrosity'
Former mayoral candidate Alex Wright is concerned the centre will be a leaky building.
Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Canned plans for roadside drug testing a blow to Northland - the region most at risk
Police will have to continue to use an "archaic" test to ping drug impaired drivers.
Council rules out stepping in to save iconic lion park
Whangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage
‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
Northland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win tickets
Thousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday
News in brief from Northland: Book up for award; supermarket burgled
News briefs from around Northland
Relief as cyclone-ravaged Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe can open
Two huge slips threatened the future of the gardens and cafe after Cyclone Gabrielle
Comment: The decisions we must make as the normal we knew quickly retreats
'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best is today.'