Whangārei coastal hotspots get short reprieve from freedom camping
New freedom camping bylaw for Whangārei restricts the practice over summer.
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Bay of Islands marine sanctuary 'desperately needed' to stop declining dolphin population
The Government's proposed marine mammal sanctuary aims to amend the decline of dolphins.
Wyn Drabble waxes metaphorical
It certainly could be a tad humorous to see someone "wreck havoc".
App gives Whangārei grandmother more balance in life
She's been using it to counter her vertigo and motion sickness.
Singles bowls comp goes down to the wire
An enjoyable day was had by all, some great bowls played in both competitions.
Mystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lake
Authorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.
Bankrupt Whangārei man pleads for a discharge
Judge orders Whangārei man to pay $2500 in costs to avoid conviction.
Eastwood: Youth are key to sport's future
A group of enthusiastic and passionate pupils came up with the idea of a bike group.
Groups rally to get youth transitional housing in community
What are the solutions for youth housing issues?
1000 homes by the sea: Independent commissioners' decision pending on major project
All submitters have now been heard proposal to build 1000 homes and a business area.
Couple relish huge potential of tamarillos
Northland tamarillo producers are eyeing potential export markets
Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project
Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.
Outrage after council kennel facility left in disrepair
Far North dog owners are outraged the former Melka Kennels have become derelict.
Councils may have to cancel call for Māori wards submissions
A public notice on Thursday seeking submissions might need to be cancelled two days later.
Vaughan Gunson: Will we end up outsourcing our carbon emissions to other countries?
On closer look there are questions around the Climate Change Commission's advice.
Far North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata comp
Northland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.
David Grindle: Giving references: what's an employer to do?
One area where employers should be wary is when conducting pre-employment checks.
New roundabouts mean motorists need to know road rules
Drivers need to brush up on road rules with four new roundabouts in Northland.
Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away
Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.
Fruit growers feel pain of labour shortage
Kaipara kumara grower has to recruit pickers from Whangārei as labour shortage bites.
Consents to mine sand from Mangawhai coast opposed by locals
Pressure on to turn the tide on sand mining off the Mangawhai to Pakiri coast
Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.
Two Northlanders to wear hearts on sleeve in TV dating show
Two Northlanders are set to star on the new Bachelor.
Lyceum Theatre part of city's cinema history
Cameron Street was the hub of business activity in the first decade of the 1900s.
Schoolgirl's first marlin is a record-breaker
10-year-old catches 122kg striped marlin in Northland waters
Countdown to Northland's Covid vaccine rollout
Around 1200 Northlanders will be the region's first people offered a Covid-19 vaccination.
Kevin Page: Forget lockdown, this is lockout...
Three hours later Kevin was still locked outside.
Northland again makes SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame
SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame features Northland dog with shocking mange.
Council throws more regulations at Northland animal rescue advocate
Animal rescue advocate Donna Badorek is infuriated after more council demands on her land.
Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.