Hollywood A-lister forced to abandon Whangārei Heads film shoot
The local community is reeling after the loss of significant revenue.
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Our Treasures: Exhibition showcases beautiful bird prints
The passion, knowledge and talent of these two men is evident in their books.
Russell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie training
Opponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.
Rehab success keeps meth dealer out of prison
The dealer sold meth to fund his own addiction.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Leaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from Monday
Weather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.
Woman who assaulted Winz staffer jailed after further charges
Defendant had 28 pages of previous offences, court told.
74yo pensioner on the run remanded in custody in Whangārei
The woman is on lifetime parole for murder.
Two-term MP Angie Warren-Clark to stand for Labour in Whangārei in October’s general election
Warren-Clark is a list MP based in Tauranga.
Suppression lifted for teen charged with manslaughter of Northland baby
The teen has been charged with manslaughter in relation to a 5-week-old baby.
Whangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conduct
Whangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.
Northland's junior bowlers fighting for rep honours this weekend
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
How asking prices for homes compare to sold price tags
The figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.
Whangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes off
New community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
News briefs: Corrections industrial action, Hundertwasser art auction
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Insurance company reveals the car most stolen
Drivers of Nissans in Northland, Toyotas and Mazdas elsewhere - lock your cars.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
Comment: It's time we took a bold approach to roadside drug testing
The mind boggles that we can’t find an appropriate testing device.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Enough is enough': Group aims to tackle violent crime through community action
Many in the city are feeling vulnerable and scared.
Emily Henderson: We’ve listened and our plan will mean affordable water
Under our proposal households will still make massive savings.
The tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penalties
Whangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.
Northland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injury
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Northern AdvocateUpdated
Housing, food security main issues for Northlanders as recession looms
Rising costs are set to add another $150 a week in expenses for households.
Win tickets: Big Bike Film Night’s celebration of cycling returns to Northland
One-night festival features 10 bike-themed short films from NZ and around the world.
Northland brewery and pizza restaurant stung over ad with no mention of alcohol near school
The complainant said the billboard could be used to market alcohol to children.
Northlanders will have to travel further afield to attend Juicy Fest 2024
Chosen locations for 2024 are Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.
WorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accident
Workplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital
Māori child called 'thick': Teacher struck off for racist remarks, force-feeding kids
Staff reported 11 incidents of mistreatment of children in an organisational review.
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.
Kevin Page: Not the sort of all-nighter we used to have
Forgive me if there is an 'oldies' tinge to the tale.
Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.