Third Conaghan brother to reach 50-year achievement
Brothers achievements in motorsport, Conservation and search and rescue recognised.
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Dinosaur man beats meth, declares war on litter
Travis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.
Book fair has tens of thousands of books for sale
Two new features of Whangārei's Zonta Great New Zealand Book Fair.
The survival instincts of Northland youngsters boosted against accidental deaths
Accidents put Kiwi kids at risk, with home drownings responsible for three deaths a year
Far North family buoyed by support after stock killed by feral dogs
Family plans a cull this weekend helped by volunteers from as far away as Waikato.
News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South Island wanted; and Blood Service coming.
Woman blames Far North footpaths after breaking leg
Woman calls for footpath improvements in the Far North after breaking leg.
Slugger has eyes set on Australian belt
Kaitaia boxer Mea "The Nightmea" Motu has won her second national title
Kaikohe the wettest location in NZ relative to normal in June
Places around Northland break June winter weather records.
Kerikeri animal charity hit by burglars; month's food supply stolen
Burglars take a month's food supply from the Bay of Islands Animal Rescue in Kerikeri.
Northland arsonist re-sentenced to community work
Starting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.
More feral dogs seen on under-siege Far North farm
Farmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.
The case for opting in to Three Waters plan
The less we agree, the more we need to talk, says Whangārei MP Emily Henderson
News snippets from Northland
News briefs: Kiwi numbers grow; crash victim named; and nurses vote for three more strikes
The vaping battle: New inquiry delves into dangers
Otago food scientists to investigate e-liquid flavour contents
Nalinee Giri's memory lives on in Kerikeri community pantry
'Nalinee's Pantry' remembers woman who gave food, clothes and toys to families in need.
Jail term for man who burned down ex-partner's home
William Pashley is likely to be deported as soon as he is released
Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
News snippets from Northland
News in brief: Prison officer to reappear in court; and covid vaccinations available.
Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North
Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.
Whangārei public have a go at creative fibre crafts
Northland artists displayed their work at Forum North in Whangārei.
300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closes
Shareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.
The vaping battle: 'It's really hard to get on top of it'
One school now monitors students' toilet breaks and has security cameras to curb vaping.
Top four teams slug it out in Northland rugby semis
Western Sharks host Kamo and OBM travel to Mid Northern for knockout rugby.
Water, water everywhere - without big debt to service
We have invested wisely in our water systems over many generations, says Sheryl Mai.
Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions
The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
Turkish businessman says he has confidence in Whangārei's economy
Hospitality Northland praises kebab owner for having confidence in the local economy.
Rising costs bring rates rises for Northlanders
The region's four councils' rates will rise by up to 21.7 per cent.
Paihia breakwater plans changed after public opposition
The original breakwater height was labelled an eyesore by opponents.
Why a game of hide and seek with rocks is so much fun
A game of rock painting and hide and seek has taken off in parts of Northland.
Firefighters blocked from water by car parked over hydrant
Drivers parking over fire hydrants frustrating firefighters in Northland.
Sentimental times as Jonny farewells 'the Bismarck'
Jonny Wilkinson's scooter has been around, from Opononi to Invercargill, Aussie to Europe.