Refining NZ employees urge Govt to take control
Jobs at the refinery will be whittled down to 70 over two years.
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Waste-savvy Kiwis say how households can reduce their carbon footprint.
'Hectic weekend': Whangārei Heads surf lifeguards urge caution as seven swimmers rescued
Weekday patrols at popular Northland beaches begin on December 13 and a week later on 20.
Witnesses report seeing man covered in blood armed with machete in Whangārei
A police spokesman said the man was taken into custody "without incident".
Northland properties lighting up for Christmas
Residents jump on board the lights trail.
House prices in Whangārei creeping closer to the $1m mark
Surge in growth in Northland's housing market before interest rates rose back up again.
Sheryl Mai: Our services and Christmas continue despite Covid
Our objective is to keep our community safe.
Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart
The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.
America's Cup tender finds new life as BOI Coastguard rescue boat
A new rescue boat base at Paihia wharf will boost Coastguard's visibility and recruitment.
A different light - latest from Northland disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson
Cancellation of International Day of People with Disabilities events disappoint advocate
Northland's councils limiting access for the unvaccinated
Access to council facilities in Northland restricted for the unvaccinated
Whangārei Heads exhibition features Tamaterau's kaumatua and its story
History of Whangārei Heads settlement of Tamaterau will be on display
Feeling the heat: Climate change psychologist spreads hope
A psychologist advises us to think about climate change in manageable parts.
Editorial: When convenience kills the planet - uncomfortable conversations about climate change
Climate change means we need to change the way we eat, move, consume, create and think.
'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.
Northland teen accused of murder elects to give evidence
Threat and abusive behaviour before man stabbed, a Northland jury has heard.
Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs
A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.
Whangārei Girls' High student Tia Martin has two works in online Ringa Toi that highlights Māori art
Artwork by Whangārei Girls' High student features in online album showcasing Toi Māori
Northland Bowls: Men and women's centre open championship fours on
Vaccine passes and masks needed for Northland bowls games
English lifeboat relaunches with new lease on life in Northland
A boat built in England in 1980 and now refitted has a new lease on life.
Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'
Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.
'When the border opens, we will be standing there with police at that time'
The full details are yet to be made public about what the joint operation will look like.
How you can make this Christmas special for children
Filling shoeboxes with goodies for needy children
Bay of Islands border plan scrapped
Bay of Island hapū members have volunteered to help Tai Tokerau Border Control instead.
Retired couple have children and grandchildren trapped in riots in Honiara
Northlander organising fundraiser for families affected in Solomon Islands.
Northland holidaymakers warned to plan ahead as Far North iwi protect themselves against Covid
Maitai Bay in the Karikari Peninsula remains closed to visitors over the summer period.
Far North iwi Te Roroa teams with Habitat for Humanity to build homes
Te Roroa and Habitat for Humanity combine to build homes of iwi members.
Cheaper fuel prices not guaranteed after refinery closes
Gull may enter import-only fuel terminal arrangement at Marsden Pt after three years.
Heritage stalwart retires; musician releases lockdown song; more plastics can be recycled
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
DHB boss says letter calling for unvaccinated visitors to stay out speaks for itself
The Northern Regions District Health Boards and iwi first collaborated in March last year.
Backyard gin business definition of a cottage industry
Couple taps into popularity of flavoured gins
Whangārei's properties now worth a combined $40.6 billion
Value of Whangārei's properties continue to soar