'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic
Kaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.
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Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North
The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs
The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.
Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident
Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide
The daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
It's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan Museum
Northland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.
Kaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland College
Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
Charter school may be coming back to Whangārei
Te Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene met with David Seymour yesterday.
Te Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners named
The 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..
'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services
Hokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.
Kawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark status
Heritage NZ plaque to recognise Kawakawa Hundertwasser toilets' status
A night to remember: Makeup artists and hairdressers unite for school ball
Katy Taylor noticed ball season was a logistical nightmare, so she came up with a solution
Delays expected after serious crash in Whangārei causes road closure
Serious crash blocks Ngunguru Road in Glenbervie, Northland
Kaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no report
The council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.
PPTA calls for more time to make submissions on charter schools
The clash between David Seymour and education union continues.
Dumped and emaciated: Influx of puppies dumped on roadsides and bushes in Far North
The Kerikeri SPCA has seen an influx of abandoned puppies.
Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
Northland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.
Northport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impact
Independent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.
Seven people accounted for following reports of yacht in trouble
The Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene
Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track
Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.
New patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in Whangārei
The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.
'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compo
Transpower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.
Former councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau
Councils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities
Public behaviour hailed as disappointing following cop assaults in Northland
Communities urged to keep their cool after assault on cops.
'Someone knows something': Police reveal extent of youngster's injuries before death
Further details released in the historical child death case.
Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer
Auckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?
Students with excessive screen time at home falling asleep in class
Parents should also take on advice from the NZ Medical Journal, principals say.
Northland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreement
The arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.
It's another barrier: Reducing wait times for driver's licence tests welcomed
Northlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.