Editorial: A 'simple solutions' ideal is unrealistic
Taking a 'simple solutions' approach to big problems won't work, writes Peter Jackson.
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Northland's Principal Rural Fire officer ponders fire ban
A total fire ban is being considered for Northland.
Crash ends police pursuit at Kaingaroa
A police pursuit ended with a crash and a lost dog in Kaingaroa.
Police pursuit: Two women seriously hurt in fleeing driver crash
The female driver of the crashed car has been arrested.
Anthony Warren QSM: An honour to be shared
Medal recipient says the honour belongs to all volunteers at Kaikohe's Te Mira gym
A triumph for the Far North
Far North students excel at national Young Enterprise awards in Wellington
Letter to the editor: A town that will not lie down
Desolation, devastation, desperation. Does this accurately describe Kaikohe, a writer asks
Guest editorial: Unborn Kiwis need more protection
It's time to update our abortion law, Anna Sinclair says.
A Kiwi helping kiwi: Wendy Sporle honoured for conservation work
A lifetime of work has seen kiwi conservationist Wendy Splore honoured.
Scrub fire burns through hectares of bush
Firefighters are into their fourth day of trying to contain a blaze south of Kaikohe.
Dotterel chick best Christmas present
Season's first New Zealand dotterel chicks arrive at Ahipara
Be considerate with your fishing waste
People who dump shells and fish frames on the shore are being urged to show more courtesy
Guest editorial: 'Government by deception'
How long will we tolerate deception as the state's first stage in communication?
DOC - 1080 has done the job
1080 drop at Cape Brett and Russell Forest more successful than expected, DoC says
Switzer residents enjoy Christmas show
"This was nothing to do with me," Switzer Residential Care manager Jackie Simkins said
Switzer Residential Care says thanks with lunch
Volunteers at Kaitaia's Switzer Residential Care have been thanked with lunch.
New Bob Kerridge fellowship grant aids passion to help animals
The Bob Kerridge Animal Welfare Fellowship wants to help you help animals.
SAFE ready to fight rodeos in the Far North
SAFE are still fighting to stop two rodeo events in the Far North this summer.
Letters: Living on 'water and faith' not sustainable for elderly
A reader is disgusted that a sick elderly neighbour forced to pay for hospital treatment.
Pair jailed for importing meth on 90 Mile Beach
Two men involved in a record breaking meth bust at 90 Mile Beach have been jailed.
Woman injured in another Kaitaia dog attack
A woman in Kaitaia has told authorities she too was attacked by a dog in the region.
Northland hearts reach out to Jim after loss of 'best mate' Sandy
Jim Morgan has been swamped with support after the loss of his beloved dog Sandy.
Letters: Phasing out plastic bags the first step
Getting rid of plastic bags will improve the environment, writes a Eugenie Sage.
Editorial: If we want change, it starts with us
There will be change in 2019, but it won't improve our lives, writes Peter Jackson.
Kiwibank Local Hero Awards celebrate Northlanders
22 Northlanders have received 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Awards in Whangārei.
FNDC: More plastic destined for tip
Far North District Council transfer stations are about to change the rules.
Kaitaia community vibe positive despite 'negative' media portrayal
Kaitaia has much good to offer, according to the latest State of our Communities report.
Northland 95-year-old devastated after 'best friend' put down following attack by 6 dogs
Jim Morgan's dog was attacked by six dogs while the pair were walking in Kaikohe.
Lengthy jail terms for key figures of NZ's biggest P bust
Two figures in New Zealand's biggest importation of P will spend 22 and 25 years in jail.
Sheepdog trials: Age triumphs and rustler foiled
The Northland leg of the Tux Yarding Challenge series has been held in Kaitaia.