Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power
The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.
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Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up
16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council
Covid RATs tests in short supply in Northland
High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.
Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive
We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.
New Kaitāia after-hours mental health service starts
Kaitāia's Rākau Ora after-hours mental health service opens its doors.
Northland news briefs - three Lotto wins, Ngāpuhi hapū meeting and roading contract goes to market
News snippets from Northland.
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
Culture on display at Te Tai Tokerau Maranga Mai e te Iwi senior kapa haka regionals
The Maranga Mai e te Iwi Senior Kapa Haka Regionals went off without a hitch on Saturday.
Generous Northlanders dig deep for Relay for Life
More than $120k raised from Whangārei Relay for Life.
Poor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at Easter
Mangawhai Heads car park behaviour sees Easter parking officer patrols
Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors
Police say no one checked the ID of 17-year-olds.
Lani Daniels Supreme Award winner at Northland Sports Awards
Northland's sporting stars recognised at Northland Sports Awards
Kaitāia GP taking legal action against council over ‘huge loss’ on occupied land sale
Council defends buying occupied Far North section for reserve.
More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth
Three initiatives by young people accepted by Whatu Ora.
Kaitāia’s CCTV system stamping out crime and anti-social behaviour
The network was all about protecting the community and preventing crimes.
Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait
The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.
Hot hot hot - Far North has one of hottest summers on record
Kaitāia and Kerikeri had third hottest summer on record.
Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry
Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste
‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters
More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.
Kaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza delivers success for local fishers.
Whangārei's Pride: The 'colourful identity' of rainbow community celebrated
It’s refreshing to see Whangārei learning to accept the LGBTQ community.
'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two days
Families and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.
Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure
“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza: Frontrunner's nervous wait for $30k top prize
Kaitāia's Zane Kaaka's big fish leading Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Whangārei Heads hosting Wild Kiwi multisport race
The event is set to attract more than 700 competitors to Whangārei Heads this Saturday.
Local knowledge leads the way in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Competition runs for five days with a cash pool of $72,000 up for grabs.
Kaitāia world champ Mea Motu back in boxing ring in April
Northland world champ's next boxing bout could be last in NZ
NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
Great conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this week
Fishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.
Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire
“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."
Kerikeri and Whangārei get gigs from Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson brings his songs to Kerikeri and Whangārei
North cycling fans in for treat with Big Bike Film Night 2024
Big Bike Film Night in Northland with best short films from around the globe.