Rural burnoffs bring call for caution
Care urged with resumption of open season on rural fires across Northland.
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Providing more food options in Ōtangarei
A new café and takeaway shop has opened in Otangarei, focussed on healthy kai options.
Maungatūroto volunteer firefighter gearing up for Sky Tower Challenge
Maungatūroto station officer Glenn Orford is set to compete at this weekend's fundraiser.
Northland rugby backing Silver Lake deal
Northland rugby boss says Silver Lake deal best for local and national rugby future
Whangārei coastal residents plead to council to save their land
A once-sandy beach is turning into silt and mud.
Ōpua sisters' maritime history on show
Sisters recorded every ship at Opua wharf for more than 30 years.
Container truck on its side causes delays on Brynderwyn Hills
Motorists headed over the Brynderwyn Hills can expect long delays while a truck is removed
Police investigating after woman turns up at hospital with gunshot wound
Locals reported seeing armed police, Eagle helicopter near historic mission house.
Northland's DoC campgrounds the most popular in the country last summer
Visitors flocked to DoC's Northland campgrounds last summer with borders closed
Policy dubbed land grab leaves Northland farmers under threat
Northland farmers are anxious about policy they say alienates their property rights.
News snippets from Northland
Whangārei school placed in brief lockdown; and a focus group receives a $100,000 donation.
Hunt goes on for pair who attacked Whangārei mobility scooter rider
A local disability advocate is concerned to see such a violent act in our community.
Large crane removed from Whangārei CBD after more than two years
Crane removed that dominated Whangārei during construction of Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Young Northlanders make Junior All Blacks squad
The 2021 schedule is not yet set but head coach Tabai Matson hopes to take on Australia.
'This has to stop': Northland town on edge over fears of serial arsonist
Local fire chief says suspicious fires are "disturbing" as another property is targeted.
Cold school lunches served at Kaitaia school due to teething issues
Late, cold school lunches in Kaitaia were a 'hiccup', principal says
Message in a bottle connects Northlanders to Greek sea captain
Northlander Ken Ferguson tracks down Greek captain who's message in a bottle he found
Carter slams banks for 'ignoring' rural NZ
Mayor challenges bank bosses to try doing banking for businesses in, say, Waitiki Landing.
New tractor for Whangārei Steam and Model Railway Club from builders' golf day
Whangārei Steam and Model Railway Club a beneficiary of NZ Certified Builders' charity.
Kerikeri play almost sold out despite controversial title
Show producer says Kerikeri audiences are 'hungry and excited' to see something different.
News snippets from Northland
Art'nTartan back at Waipū; and motorist clocked at 140km/h.
Hayden Paddon wins his seventh International Rally of Whangārei
Hayden Paddon wins seventh International Rally of Whangārei title
'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland council
Northlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.
Plea from ACC after 1357 Northland farm-related injuries last year
Northland Farmers logged 1354 farm-related injury claims with ACC last year.
Proposed Whangaroa scallop ban: who's in favour?
MPI has received 80 submissions on a proposal to ban harvesting scallops in the Far North.
Departing kiwi hold special place in hearts
Raukura and Zephyr off to breeding programme in Rotorua.
Expansion of Reconnecting Northland team helps the environment
The Reconnecting Northland team has reached double figures for the first time.
News snippets from Northland
Nadia Reid opens her NZ tour in Whangārei; Lotto success; elderly woman assaulted, robbed.
Northlanders brought together by Whangārei woman's pioneering Neighbourhood Support role
Northland currently has three Neighbourhood Support groups with another four in the works.
Northland Regional Council announces eight scholarship winners
Eight $3000 scholarships have been allocated by the Northland Regional Council.
'Everything is upcycled, repurposed, reinvented and one-of-a-kind'
A new gallery has opened in Whangārei for artists who create upcycled art.
Fighting, disruption at college plummet after phone ban
Bay of Islands College says students are more focused and spending more time socialising.
Cyberbullying in the spotlight at Kerikeri event
An online safety advice session follows a cyberbullying incident at Kerikeri High School.