Poverty and struggles: Northland writer features gritty side of the Far North
Crime writer Catherine Lea explains why her books are now set in the Far North.
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Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts
'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'
'It’s really tough for our whānau': Schools requesting charity aid as cost of living bites
Schools are doing their bit to help while families struggle to afford the basics.
Police working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-Lauaki
An investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.
Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip
Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.
News briefs from the Far North - Kaitāia book launch, council on the move and emergency services' plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Bay of Islands cruise season to pump $25m into economy to delight of businesses
130,000 cruise ship passengers welcomed to Bay of Islands this season.
Relocation company apologises after house slides off trailer and blocks Northland Rd
Kaiwaka road closed for eight hours after house slips from trailer.
Kaipara District Council votes to disestablish Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he was elated at the decision.
'Violent and aggressive behaviour': Northland retailers face challenging times
Retail crime is increasing in Northland - so what are police doing about it?
'The foundation people need': Māori mum in search of the perfect school fit
She's only 3, but Arita-Jay's mum is already looking for the perfect school.
'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass
Northlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.
Māori leader calls for Kaipara mayor’s resignation over Māori ward move
Dame Naida Glavish says push to scrap Māori ward is unacceptable.
Nature-loving family design home nestled among native forest
Architectural designer Brett Hulley designed his home with their lifestyle in mind.
News briefs from the Far North - Fuel study in pipeline, ute seized after death
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed
100th water tank installed at Te HIku home by Far North initiative.
Far North teen allegedly used red and blue lights to stop women motorists
Teen arrested for impersonating police by using red and blue flashing lights.
'A nightmare': Vacancies leave schools scrambling to fill roles
Principals say it's due to a lack of support from Government for the sector
Jane Mander Village resident recalls Olympics of the past
Families were proudly cheering them on back home.
‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold
Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.
'Little old Whangārei' dancers to battle it out at World Hip-hop Champs
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the 27 talented dancers.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Deputy PM inducted into Whangārei Boys' Fideliter Fellowship
Winston Peters receives hall of fame honour during formal assembly.
'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.
Prime Bay of Islands waterfront holiday park on the market
The price has dropped by $500,000.
Whangārei school ex-chair remembered as 'the kindest man on earth'
"...We as a community wish to send our deepest love and support to his whanau..."
News briefs from the Far North - boat and shore fishing, competitive airfares and Hollie Smith at Awanui
News snippets from the Far North.
Inaugural leadership award nomination for Top Energy CEO Russell Shaw
'This acknowledgment speaks volumes about his contributions.'
Service centre proposed for dangerous intersection, Waipu residents say
The service centre is the third proposed for State Highway 1 south of Whangārei.
Northlanders Jane Molloy-Wolt, Jay Allen and Melanie Badenhorst finalists in prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize
Northland artists up for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize award
Ahipara pensioner flats' wild cat problems continue for occupants
Long-running Ahipara wild cat issue yet to be resolved, to pensioner's chagrin.
Mangamukas still on track to open before Christmas
Works are going on around the clock to get the job finished.
'Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community
"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.