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Queen's birthday honour a community effort, says Noma
Kawakawa resident Noma Shepherd has been made ONZM for services to the community.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Northlanders honoured for their service to the community
Northlanders recognised for service to the community in Queen's Birthday Honours.
Whānau of late Kaitaia man poorly treated by police receive apology
Northland's top cop acknowledged the distress police shortcomings created for the family.
Is this NZ's saddest school lunch?
Despite one issue, Kaitaia principal said students are eating well and wanting more.
A couple of Old Guns call it quits
Opening day won't be quite the same for the Hilton-Jones mob next year.
Kaitaia CBD revamp starts next week
The $7m PGF-funded project includes upgrades in Ahipara and Awanui.
Opinion, Ann Court: Infrastructure wins and challenges
It is time to have a conversation about how we support our communities as they grow.
Joint effort to fix Taipā wastewater problems
Agreement to work together for best sewage solution ends long-running court action.
High-flying experience for Bay College students
The kids of form 9R had a memorable start to their week.
Bach destroyed in another arson at Ahipara
High tide meant firefighters had to use a 4WD ute to reach the blaze.
Snapper Bonanza prizegiving: The $32,000 fish in pictures
Dickson Hohaia came all the way from South Taranaki to bag the winning snapper.
No let-up in water restrictions for Kaitaia - yet
Water restrictions lifted in Kawakawa-Moerewa and Kaikohe-Ngāwhā thanks to February rain.
Tough conditions no match for $30,000 winner
Winner Dickson Hohaia says he'll display his fish in his hallway for the rest of his life.
Topic of FNDC 'mega-consultation': Just about everything
Far North council consulting on four big plans, looking ahead up to 80 years, all at once.
Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui
Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.
Cup win a boost for Northland's future sailing champions - sailing veterans
Sailing veterans say sport needs to seize chance to get more youth, girls, Māori on board.
Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon
Project aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.
Photos: Promising start to Snapper Bonanza
Richard Tepania of Ahipara top of the day one leaderboard with a 6.555kg snapper.
'The epitome of surfcasting': Good start to Snapper Bonanza
Ahipara's Richard Tepania bagged day one's $2000 heaviest fish prize with a 6.555kg catch.
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
Sellout crowd, good forecast and 'rampant' fish promise a bonanza
NZ's biggest surfcasting contest kicks off today on Ninety Mile Beach with 1000 anglers.
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
Fatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in place
Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner.
'This is a warning to us': Ahipara fire under control but risk remains
The cause of a fire that has burnt 56ha of scrub and native bush is under investigation.
Fire 'pretty horrendous': Mayor fears for homes as 40 properties evacuated
'The unfortunate consequence ... is that the fire is still spreading.'
Shane Jones takes the 'bongo van' around the roundabout
Ex-minister Jones says the roundabout will improve daily lives but baulks at $24.5m cost.
Marae backs plan for lower speed limits on SH10
Proposal would drop100km/h limit to 80km/h or 60km/h as cars enter or exit marae.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
Election 2020: No winners declared in Whangārei and Northland electorates
It came down to the wire in two of our three electorates.
Election 2020 coverage - Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates
We'll keep you up to date on what's happening in the region.
Portia Woodman backs initiative to tackle Northland's period poverty problem
Portia Woodman is backing a new initiative to tackle period poverty in Northland.
Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire