Santa's on his way to the Far North
It's that time of year again when the big guy in red begins his rounds of The Far North
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Crash survivor dies in Whangarei Hospital
An 89-year-old Northland man has died in hospital 11 days after a serious crash
Special Olympics: Local crew ready to swim and ride hard
The bags are packed for the 26-strong local contingent heading to the Special Olympics.
Rescuer hides puppy from beating
A passerby has saved a puppy from being abused by its owner in Russell.
Failure to listen delaying diagnosis, says GP
New study highlights barriers to quick diagnosis and treatment of deadly rheumatic fever.
Elle Macpherson taking time out in NZ
Aussie beauty Elle Macpherson is reveling in the laid-back north.
Lisa Harper: Farm forestry has potential
With new Government, the complex issues around forestry may get greater focus.
NZTA agrees to move Waipapa roundabout
Transport bosses have agreed to shift a proposed Waipapa roundabout
Kerikeri High students top problem solvers
A team of problem solvers from Kerikeri High School will represent NZ in Wisconsin 2018.
Locals breaking paua fisheries rules
A recent sting in the area found almost all people stopped had breached fisheries' rules.
Tui Award for new star in the making
NZ Music Awards Far North soul sensation Teeks has won his first Tui
Guest Editorial: Roads to redemption
Northland has three cabinet Ministers in the new Government, and opportunity knocks.
House fire reminder to stay vigilant of risks
A destructive house fire is a reminder to keep matches out of reach of children.
Russell glider pilot's death shocks club
The death of a life-long pilot in a gliding crash has shocked members of his club.
Harrison Bell reels in monster kingy
Harrison Bell has claimed a new Ahipara Gamefishing Club record
Missing dad, sons safe after hunting trip
A volunteer with the search party found Peter Hobson and his three sons before 11am.
Two trapped, road cordoned off after crash
Firefighters are working to free them. Police are at the scene at Whangarei Heads Rd.
Wagging tails at the SPCA fundraiser
More than 130 people and dogs took part in Saturday's SPCA Lake Ngatu fundraising walk
Grand old Duke celebrates rebuild
Russell's Duke of Marlborough celebrated two milestones last weekend
Mayor defends funding for a trip to Beijing
Mayor John Carter has defended sending two councillors on a ratepayer-funded trip to China
Editorial: Challenge for booze
Kaikohe pensioner Shaun Reilly is taking on New Zealand's biggest supermarket chains
Croatian Ambassador respects our history
Dr Damir Kusen, who is based in Canberra, Australia, visited Kaitaia yesterday.
Riled residents fight NorthTec closure
A group of "fired-up" Hokianga residents are lobbying to stop the closure of NorthTec.
Fresh start for Ngapuhi
The new government is signalling a desire for renewed Ngapuhi Treaty negotiations
Man's body found at Mangawhai Heads
Police are investigating after a man in his 60s died at Mangawhai Heads.
Letters: Don't go there!
Wally Hicks' attempt to rewrite history needs a response, says a reader.
Shane Jones: Northland could join golden triangle
Shane Jones has big ambitions for a $1 billion regional economic development fund.
Man jailed for shooting power pylons
A Far North man who admitted causing a major power outage by shooting at power pylons
Phone scammer rings Kaitaia police station
Hapless foreign phone scammers have been unsuccessful in their efforts to rip off Kaitaia.
Editorial: This has to stop
Just when you think the lunacy that is education these days can't get any worse, it does.
Top Energy power project gathering speed at Ngawha
Work has begun on an ambitious geothermal power project
Aupouri mare shot but foal survives
A foal survived after its mother was shot in Aupouri Forest over the weekend.