Dame Whina's story portrayed by Northland actress
Rena Owen to play Dame Whina Cooper in new movie Whina.
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Far North Vespa group Vesparados reach Bluff
Northland's Vesparados finish epic fundraiser in Bluff
Three people seriously hurt in crash south of Kāeo
Three rescue helicopters were dispatched to a serious crash in Kāeo yesterday.
Meet new Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer
New Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer speaks about his role.
Refinery job losses a huge blow for Ruakākā community
There is still a lot of uncertainty on the future of Refining NZ.
Northland schools thrilled with move to make period products free for students
Northland schools are thrilled with the move to make sanitary products free from June.
Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.
Road open after serious crash closes SH10 near Kāeo
Motorists asked to avoid SH10, south of Kāeo, after serious single vehicle crash
Ahipara community rallies against suspected firebug
How a community has pulled together after chaos caused by suspected arsonist.
News in brief: Car flips on roof, fire at refinery
News briefs from around the region.
'We were starting to lose hope': UK family's search for one-eyed ginger moggie
They'd moved to Whangarei, bringing three cats and a dog - then Ginger went missing.
Young Whangārei schoolgirl escapes alleged kidnapping attempt
Police have appealed for any information about the incident.
'Borderland' group to address Covid checkpoint confusion
Checkpoints in Maungaturoto and north of Mangawhai effectively cut Kaipara in half.
Whangārei artists display and sell garden art
Residents open their gardens to host local artists' work.
Lineham and Price take out junior singles
In the women's division, congratulations go to Christine Lineham of Mangawhai.
Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga
There may be delays on Kiripaka Rd, Tikipunga, while police remove vehicle.
'Rotting stinking' algal bloom returns to Northland beach
A stinky algal bloom that's plagued Waipū Cove beach has returned this summer.
Whangārei actor returns to star in show
Whangārei actor returns with touring theatre company debuting today.
Lawyers make closing submissions in case of child's death
Judge to deliver ruling on mum of toddler found dead in a Raumanga house.
Meth dealer avoids prison after impressing judge
Northland meth dealer vows to turn life around and gets home detention.
Northland Regional Council byelection results in
Terry Archer is excited about the challenge ahead.
Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
Hospitality and small retail sectors doing it tough
A leading economist is optimistic about the future recovery of Northland's economy.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Covid 19 coronavirus: What a difference a day makes to Mangawhai residents stuck in alert level confusion
Businesses and residents revelled in the certainty brought by changed police checkpoints.
Whangārei's kiwi population increases
Nineteen more kiwi added to the bird population in Whangārei over the weekend.
News briefs: MP takes yachties concerns to Govt minister
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
Surf's up: Fun for everyone at Tiaho Trust's annual surf day
A great day in the surf.
Wet weather welcome boost to parched Northland
A Far North town's drinking supply received a boost from yesterday's heavy downpours.
Dad accused of abusing five-month-old son, court hears
Partner allegedly squeezed and slapped five-month-old as acts of massage.
Suspected human bone found at Whangārei Heads
There were two discoveries of human bones in the Far North last year.