Safety improvements save lives on dangerous Northland road
Safety measures include widened roads and shoulders, flexible barriers, and bollards.
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Whangārei MP Emily Henderson's 'frightening and exciting' maiden speech
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Submissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm today
Deadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today
Far North animal rescue group's unconsented tiny homes reported
A Kaitaia animal rescue group needs help after someone reported their unconsented homes.
Tumble at Rainbow Falls sparks major rescue
Injured man, 33, had to be winched from falls by Northland Rescue Helicopter.
Farewell to 74-year-old early childcare educator
Much-loved teacher retiring from early childcare centre after 44 years.
Master carver creating new welcome to Kororāreka/Russell
New carvings aim to improve town's ''underwhelming'' entry and honour area's rich history
Spare a thought for our youth at this time of year
'Big time right now' for young people moving into new schools, classes, and year levels.
Patrons stay away from theatre in Dargaville
Northland cinema manager pleads for community support to save the theatre from closure.
Path to premium beef prices to be revealed
Beef roadshow aims to help beef farmers gain premium prices.
Northland welcomes Blues Super Rugby squad
Blues players hope tour will help them reconnect with neglected Northland fans.
GPs protest Mahitahi stoush to health minister
Three GPs say Mahitahi has violated its founding principle of collaboration.
Two kiwi releases this weekend
Whangārei kiwi population to increase this weekend following releases.
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson gives rousing maiden speech in Parliament
Whangarei MP Emily Henderson spoke of Northland's poverty during her maiden speech.
Paramedic describes scene of baby death at mother's trial
Baby not breathing, was floppy, wet, and cold on shower floor in Whangārei house.
Summer beach bus service under review
Northland Regional Council is reviewing its decision on summer beach bus trial.
Second daytime kiwi sighting in McLeod Bay
The week-old chick is the second kiwi the Wuthrichs have found on their property.
Northland's new chief nurse and midwifery officer is from the region
New chief nurse and midwifery officer returning home to Northland.
More than 200 turn up to snorkel day at Northland's Maitai Bay
This year's snorkel day at Maitai Bay was the best yet with more than 200 turning up.
Students studying online through NorthTec more than doubles
Covid-19 and fees-free courses have been credited for the increase.
$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.
More Northland boaties sign up for skipper courses
Enrolments for skippers courses have risen.
Rawene fire brigade's big aim to boost small roster
Rawene Volunteer Fire Brigade is like a second family for the current tight-knit crew.
Roofer gives inspiring talks to encourage young women into trades
Roofer Liz Watson is heading north to give inspiring talks encouraging women into trades.
Harper continues to smash goals from her wheelchair
Harper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.
Ardern shows off earrings made by Whangārei teen
To teen Twilight Edwards' surprise, Ardern put the Kawakawa leaf earrings on immediately.
Surfers on show at Sandy Bay Longboard Classic
Overcast conditions and on-shore winds often made for subpar waves.
Tauraroa Area School's jaw-dropping gym opened
There is a world of difference between the new gym and the school's old 1970s one.
Te Hapua bush fire under control, helicopters stood down
Fire crews responded to the blaze which was on Te Hapua Rd on Sunday afternoon.
Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing well
Mangamuka Gorge repairs progressing but more work needed before road can reopen.
Up to 25,000 crowd Waitangi on national day
This year's crowd was almost half of what attended last year's 180th anniversary.