Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.
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New Ōpua base opens for Coastguard Bay of Islands
New base at Ōpua for Coastguard Bay of Islands.
Man arrested for alleged serious assault on woman and breaking into Paihia Police Station
Man in court after serous assault on woman and burglary of Paihia Police Station
Melbourne Storm coaches and players may visit Northland later this year
Plans afoot for NRL club from Aussie to visit Northland this year.
Funding announcement falls short of long-term solutions to roading woes
A Government funding boost to repair storm-damaged roads falls short of what's needed.
Notorious drug bust features in new TV series with star cast
Robyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama
4.5 billion-year-old meteorite and other scientific wonders at Kaitāia wow kids
Kaitāia kids learning about space and science at interactive roadshow
New speed limits outside two Far North marae to make the road safer
First variable speed limits in NZ now outside two Far North marae.
Armed thieves target jeweller in broad daylight; six arrested after 'brazen' robbery
Smashed display cabinets can be seen through the window of the Cameron St store.
Northland's artistic talent on show at Great Plate Exhibition
Twelve years of the event running has seen a range of talent - and plates - featured
Magnolia fundraiser helps grow the dreams of Whangārei students
Showing off magnolia garden is a way to fundraise for "life-changing" trip.
Warning over lithium-powered batteries after rubbish trucks catch fire
Lithium batteries are catching fire on rubbish trucks in Northland.
Emergency surgery saves dog after swallowing plastic bag
Onyx the Whangārei dog needed emergency surgery to remove plastic bag he swallowed
News in brief: Investigation into flight's troubles; oven fire sparks callout
The latest news bites from around the region.
80 years on Kerikeri man recalls secret military plane crash that killed 11 passengers
Local recounts a plane crash which was kept a secret until the end of World War II.
The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP
People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga
Northland disability advocate calls for quota in Government agencies
"By having our own ministry, we are no longer the poor relation of health."
Dolphins dazzle at Far North beach
Several calves could be seen sticking close to their mums as they passed through.
Fragile roading network: Councils allowed to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure
Northland councils to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure.
News in brief: Keep an eye on hazards in Kaipara parks; Woman killed in Whangārei crash named
The latest news bites from around the region.
Red Cross gives Northland organisations $300,000 for Cyclone Gabrielle relief
More than $300,000 for Northland to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kerikeri artist a finalist for coveted award
Kerikeri artist Jane Molloy-Wolt up for Parkin Drawing Prize.
Kaitāia man wins top DoC ranger award
Jamie Werner has earned the Department of Conservation's top ranger award.
Change to residential status means Kaitāia’s Hike and Bike hostel can't have tenants
End of the road for Kaitāia’s Hike and Bike hostel
Aussie summer ahead for 17 Far North dancers
A pride-inspiring group of Far North dancers have returned home triumphant.
Fundraiser launched to help 'cherished' Paihia woman assaulted inside her own store
Alleged serious assault and break-in lands 27yo man in Kaikohe District Court.
All sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to Bunnings
Staff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.
Not just dance: Devised physical theatre production makes its way to Northland
Northlander Molly Curnow is looking forward to playing her part in a theatre production.
Zonta book fair in Whangārei raised $43,000 for charities
Zonta book fair popular as ever despite chilly starts to weekend in Whangārei.
'AI will never be an adequate replacement for culture': AI experts on mayor’s admission
The method has come under fire for being “highly disrespectful” to Māori.
New mobile desexing clinic for Northland on the way
The SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.
Vince Cocurullo: Infrastructure pressures are mounting - where is our Central Govt to help?
Opinion: Council has been trying to address some of the concerns via its Annual Plan.
Northland news in brief: Lotto win; Matariki fest and hāngī in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei District Councillor Gavin Benney is NZ First's Whangārei candidate
Gavin Benney pledges to wage war on crime in Whangārei.