Northland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearing
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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Action from the International Rally of Whangārei in pictures
Hayden Paddon takes out eighth International Rally of Whangārei.
Category 1 Historic Place status wanted for Kawakawa’s Hundertwasser toilet block
Iconic toilet block has contributed to transformation of Kawakawa since opening in 1999.
Mum's surprise at visit from Kiwi rally great
A Whangārei mother got a start when Hayden Paddon called in with gifts.
Decision soon on go-ahead for Marsden Pt rail link as Govt weighs business case
The Government will make an announcement in due course on Marsden Pt rail spur.
Kaipara tree planting event to celebrate Mother's Day and help the environment
Northlanders can plant a tree Mother’s Day tomorrow.
58 seconds of exhilaration: A ride around Whangārei's international rally track
Reporter Brodie Stone got to experience the international rally from the passenger seat
Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive
New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.
Commerce Commission to look at why fuel in Whangārei costs so much
Reason Whangārei has some of highest fuel prices in NZ to be looked into
News in brief from Northland - new ute won, boxers wanted and record fair
News snippets from Northland.
Stars align for this weekend's International Rally of Whangārei
International Rally of Whangārei kicks off with ceremonial start in central city.
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Kensington triple takes bronze in the Bowls3Five National tournament.
Empty dinghy with outboard running in Bay of Islands sees search operation
Boatie considered himself 'very lucky to be alive', police officer says.
Whangārei Civic Centre update: Lab results show toxic black mould no longer present
Toxic black mould in Whangārei Civic Centre no danger to workers, the council says.
Going the distance to raise money for hospice
$27,710 for North Haven Hospice from 90 More Miles challenge.
Two of motorsport's biggest names competing at International Rally of Whangārei
Hayden Paddon and Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will race in the Whangārei Rally.
Eye in the sky: Spate of rural thefts could be from thieves using drones
Rural theft victims suspect drones are being used to case out their properties.
Council slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pest
There are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.
Northlander Cam Leslie mixing with sporting royalty as finalist in Laureus Sport Awards
The New Zealand Paralympic superstar said going to the awards was “surreal”.
Woman quits in work-from-home row, loses ERA case
Philippa Johnson said she would never backstab her boss - but did and lied about it.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
Northlander who could skydive at 88 and drive at 100 passes on
Betty Hooper dies aged 103 at a rest home hospital
Sign reveals Kāinga Ora’s plans for six-storey building in Kerikeri — except it’s a hoax
Resource consent sign added fuel to fire of social housing debate until truth came out.
Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.
'I hope he will be a fair King': 10yo will be among thousands who watch coronation
Harlow now has unique, lifelong memories of meeting King Charles.
Northland roads starting to flood as heavy rain hits
Motorists urged to drive with caution as Northland roads start to flood
Bowls: Champ of Champs Triples winners determined
Northland Bowls Triples winners found, but rain leads to cancellations.
Social housing concerns spark record public meeting in Kerikeri
Kāinga Ora a no-show as almost 800 people crowd into venue and another 375 follow online.
New museum honours Paihia’s first missionary family
Exhibition takes visitors through the Williams’ family history and daily lives.
Northland business making emergency homes for cyclone-hit families in Tairāwhiti
Site Scope has delivered four transportable homes so far with eight more to come.
Awards celebrate the best of region's hospitality
Awards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.
Kāinga Ora won't come to public meeting about Kerikeri social housing plans
The housing agency says it has to be neutral so can’t take part in the 'political' event.
Sudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limbo
Dargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.
Lions club fundraisers benefit Northland charities
Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.