News snippets from Northland
Secondary School Kī o Rahi Nationals on at Waitangi; and Youth Theatre at play.
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Young people want to talk but are we listening?
Anahera Pickering shares insights on how Northland's youth of today want to be treated.
Family are finally complete, two years after they returned from the Philippines
Two years after having to leave pet dog behind, Northland family reunited
Plan to protect Bay of Islands marine mammals open for submissions
Submissions are open on a controversial plan for a Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary.
Hapū buys 'alienated' parcel of land
A local hapū from Pātaua South have successfully purchased 57ha of contentious land.
Whangārei's Tahere now home to 10 new kiwi
10 new kiwi released at Whangārei's Tahere
Court of Appeal cuts robbery getaway driver's sentence
The Northlander argued the district court judge's sentencing starting point was too high.
House in Northland demolished before review of historical value completed
Kāinga Ora CEO admits house demolition in Northland before assessment completed.
$20m-plus in rates arrears on Māori land to be wiped
Millions of dollars in rates arrears are set to be wiped under new legislation.
ACC spent $196m in Northland on accident recovery in 2020
ACC had 79,971 new claims in Northland last year.
Judicial review against government agencies fails
Man claims police under instructions from gangs not to respond to his calls for help.
Hard decision for judges choosing Shakespeare winners
Twenty-two Northland students off to Wellington after Shakespeare performances impress.
New roof for Riverbank Centre
Creative scaffolding required for iconic Riverbank theatre's odd-shaped roof.
'Record numbers' of domestic tourists flock to Northland
Domestic visitors to Northland have been praised for supporting the region.
Cancer-hit Paihia couple's kindness returned
Robyn Schrafft's best advice is to get out and do what you want so it's not too late.
School holiday programmes for kids
Here's a list of activities for your young ones these holidays.
First sports exchange start of annual event
First sports day a resounding success despite out-of-towners taking home cup.
Northland faces more cuts in highway speed limits
Northlanders' views wanted about the right speed for each part of the highway network.
Fourth motorcyclist killed in less than two weeks
Police are encouraging motorists to take extra care on and around motorbikes in Northland.
World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.
Ninety Mile Beach Management Plan launches
Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.
Whangārei girls return home with stash of awards
Whangārei Young Mariners return home New Zealand's top young mariners.
Northlanders encouraged to be a part of the climate change discussion
The two-day conference starts on April 22 following regional climate change focused events
Major search for yacht in distress cost more than $40k
The costs of rescues should not deter people from seeking help, Maritime NZ says.
Sea Eagle II captain goes full circle
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Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Surf film festival rides into town
Surf film festival returns to Whangārei and Mangawhai surf competition is on this weekend.
Opera North celebrates 25 years with special performance
Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.
Northland printmaker's exhibition launch a success
Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.
Mana whenua seeking Kamo name change
A local hapū are seeking a name change for the township of Kamo.
Whānau 'heartbroken' over coroner's finding of preventable death
'Magoo served his country, his community and in his last, he served his whānau'.
Onerahi 81-year-old saw the duke in Northland back in 1953
Flags at RSA in Whangārei flying at half mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh.