$9.6 million Manea Footprints of Kupe centre opens in Opononi
Centre tells of epic journeys by sea and land.
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Hidden gems and holiday highlights in the Hokianga
You've been to the Bay of Islands but have you ventured north west? Here's why you should.
'Bunch of cowboys': Pōhutukawas cut down as housemoving saga continues
Housemoving truck became stuck for a long time yesterday as it tried to get up driveway.
Drama in Paihia as bank bid ends in armed police swoop, high-speed crash
Armed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.
Witness: Armed police swarm Paihia car after bank 'incident'
A woman was allegedly removed from the vehicle in Paihia by armed police.
Car crashes into tree following bank 'incident'
It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Suicide doctor's widow: 'My biggest mistake'
Kate Harding speaks of the lessons learned from husband Richard's suicide.
Youths critically hurt as car slams into shipping container at '140km/h', shunts it 2m
Speed, wet road and no seatbelt contributed to horrific South Hokianga crash.
Coroner: Doctor's suicide caused partly by work pressures
Dr Richard Harding, 47, died at his Whangārei home on October 23, 2017.
Ngāpuhi leader Rudy Taylor dies
Rudy Taylor was a staunch advocate for Hokianga hapū and lifelong Labour loyalist.
Gunmen on the run after shooting at cop: AOS search property
After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.
One dead in diving incident at Waimamaku beach
A person has died while diving off Waimamaku Beach in the Hokianga district.
Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen: Clean drinking water a must for Northlanders
Green Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.
Comment: A night with Billy TK - and his conspiracy theories
David Fisher went to an Advance NZ meeting and fact-checked Billy Te Kahika.
Critically injured driver airlifted to Auckland after Pipiwai Rd crash
The driver of the vehicle is being airlifted to Auckland. Photo / File
Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown
When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.
Mandatory mask rule unknown to some Northland bus users
Head to the Northland Regional Council website for more information on the rule.
Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs
Kaipara to get $16M for 'shovel ready' projects to provide 135 jobs
Learning at home : 'I'm not going through that again!'
Two reports ask what schools and parents can learn from the last lockdown,
Iwi-run checkpoints to return from Friday: Harawira
Former MP says too many people being allowed through who should be turned back.
Kiwi North visitor tests positive for virus
People who visited Kiwi North at the same time and are symptomatic need to be tested.
Lockdown protest halts traffic in Whangārei
Two protests were held in Whangārei today to oppose the Government's social restrictions.
Sevens stars to light up club rugby final
Up to eight current and former Black Ferns will take the park in Ahipara today.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Homecoming for new principal after more than two decades
New principal keen to change the reputation of Kamo High School for the better.
Minister heartbroken over Northland flooding
He couldn't give a number, but Henare suspected financial support would be significant.
Mitre 10 suffers flood damage estimated in the tens of thousands
The Whangārei Mitre 10 MEGA garden centre took a beating from the extensive flooding.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.
Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating
Covid culture casualties: Hopes hongi and handshakes can return when safe
Traditional Kiwi greetings, the hongi and handshake, have been ditched due to Covid-19.