Māori wards on agenda for all four Northland councils
Northland is making history by looking at whether to bring in Māori wards in all councils.
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Labour's Kelvin Davis retains Te Tai Tokerau seat for third term
Te Tai Tokerau incumbent Kelvin Davis is humbled to have kept the seat for a third term.
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Northland put shield loss behind and focus on Otago.
Northland result 'on a knife edge' - King
King won on the night but by only 742 votes - and special votes could hand it to Prime.
Five reasons Whangārei electorate result too close to call
Election night fails to find clear winner in Whangārei electorate.
Special votes could decide Whangārei electorate
Emily Henderson open to the idea of working alongside Dr Shane Reti.
Campaign boss: Ill-discipline, PM's popularity cost Nats the election
Many people voted for Jacinda Ardern rather than Labour, Northland National
Suspected drowning claims life of two-year-old
Child dies in Dargaville from suspected drowning
Election 2020 coverage - Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates
We'll keep you up to date on what's happening in the region.
Petrol station raided for cigarettes for fourth time in six months
Thousands of dollars' worth of tobacco products were stolen from a Whangārei business.
Tropical fruits the way to go in winterless Northland
A climate report warns of rising temperatures and more frequent droughts in Northland.
Marriage proposal follows singer's default lockdown in Whangārei
While touring New Zealand, singer Maggie Cocco finds love at a Whangārei Irish bar.
Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street
The illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.
After 19 months of construction Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout opens on Monday
Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout on SH1 to open on Monday for first time.
Northland bakers in the running for best sausage rolls
13 bakers have put their best meat-filled pastries forward.
Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison
Creative inmates at Ngawha prison are thrilled with their recent Arts Access award.
Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay
Stinging sea creatures at mercy of winds, currents, and thrive as sunlight hours increase.
Magpies defend Shield against the Taniwha
Magpies overpower Northland Taniwha to retain the Ranfurly Shield in Napier.
Kerikeri High to reopen on Monday after fire
Fire-damaged Northland school reopens on Monday
Court orders defunct Northland sawmill to pay its debt
Council says it will keep up fight to claw back more than $860,000.
Cost of spaying unaffordable for many in Northland
Littering kittens to pick up speed in Northland unless spaying is carried out.
Northland rugby fans hoping to bring Ranfurly Shield home
After 41 years, Northland rugby fans hope to bring Ranfurly Shield home again.
Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei
Centre Championship Pairs this weekend
New champion to be found in the men's section as last year's winners are not in the field.
Cruise ship spending jumps in 2019-20 but coming season a likely write-off
Despite a Covid-shortened season and fewer passengers, spending in North rose 17 per cent.
Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch
Northland have an opportunity to win the Ranfurly Shield after 42 years.
News snippets from Northland
No injuries in SH1 crash; and Bay Walking Weekend returns.
Family proud of Northland teen crowned Miss NZ 2020
'I want to show that with hard work you can achieve anything,' says 19yo Sydney Batters.
Dying son's final wish: Forgive my killer
Tawhirimatea Tahere's last words were for his family to forgive his killer
Builders pull together to help animal charity
BOI Animal Rescue has helped countless creatures since 2016 - now they're getting a hand.
Court removes Stephenson Island trustees
Two men breached fiduciary duty to all the owners of Stephenson Island.
Shellfish ban imposed on Northland's west coast
Phone Healthline or seek medical attention if you become ill after eating shellfish.