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Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets new speed limits as part of safety plan
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets summer safety plan and new speed limits
Warm Christmas for far North, but rain could dampen the big day
MetService says Far North will be warm at Christmas, but rain's a possibility
Businesses' heartbreak over Brynderwyn closure: 'It will destroy March trading'
The nine-week closure of State Highway 1 comes at 'the worst time', locals say.
Tears and fears as residents faced with Kāinga Ora’s 50-house plan
The state housing landlord says some residents welcome the development.
Got hopes for an outdoor Christmas? What the weather holds for Northland
What can Northlanders expect for weather this Christmas?
'Dangerous' burnout in downtown Whangārei leads to police action
Police impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.
Far Far North has prohibited fire season as extreme risk hits
No open-air fires will be permitted in Muriwhenua as danger rises.
Christmas Appeal 2023: More helping hands needed as victims of crime increase
Victim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.
Whangārei Heads Rd reopened after crash caused temporary closure
Roads have reopened following a crash on Whangārei Head Rd.
Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms
Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.
Unplanned outage in Whangārei triggers traffic light disruption
A Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.
Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter
'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'
Xmas Appeal 2023: Waipoua Forest Trust's call for more to join conservation mission
The trust's main aim to is protect the forest, which houses much biodiversity.
New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles
'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.
News in brief: First responders call for care on roads; man believed to have been stabbed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Peria School celebrates success at prizegiving
The event was also a chance to farewell students.
Caregiving qualifications for nine at Kaitāia's Switzer Residential Care home
Kaitāia’s Switzer Residential Care staff gain new skills in 2023.
News in brief from the Far North: Speed camera yet to issue tickets, coastal walkway closed
News snippets from the Far North.
'Not acceptable': Calls for calm as abuse toward Northland roadworkers escalates
Northland roadworkers plead for calm as abuse through worksites increases.
Fears history could repeat as Govt plans to reinstate charter schools
Charter or 'partnership' schools have had a mixed history in Northland.
Tours inside Hundertwasser's Northland home to begin
"It was a place he came to as a getaway, a hideaway, a retreat, a sanctuary."
New Kaeo River bridge opening still some months away
Kāeo's $40m bridge won't be open until February.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Northland Impact Trust changes the lives of Far North youth
The trust provides diverse and empowering experiences for youth finding their way.
Child vaccination numbers stubbornly short of target
Northland's childhood immunisation numbers are way too low, doctors say.
Vince Cocurullo: It’s been quite a year - bring on 2024
OPINION: More than anything, I am proud of the people of our district.
'There were just happy faces everywhere' - jolly and bright festivities over the weekend
The Whangārei Christmas Parade and Santa Run bought smiles to the faces of many.
Compulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threat
The possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.
Whangārei Christmas Parade
Whangārei Christmas Parade was this year hosted by the local Speedway, who wanted to bring Christmas cheer to the area.
'The fireball, it was huge' - Missing meteorite could still be found
What should people look for if they did want to search for the meteorite?
All are welcome for two free Christmas Day lunches
There's no reason to be going without or lonely on the big day.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Ruakākā Dog Rescue's simple festive wish for safe, loved canines
"Our Christmas wish is simple. We dream of every dog finding a safe, secure home."
Man who died of rabies could not have been helped, expert says
Health workers took the correct precautions, expert says.