Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies
Tributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.
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Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar
A discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.
'Men are useless at talking': Charity Men-Tall has high hopes for changes
More than 100 people attended the charity's black-tie event on Saturday.
Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future
The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.
'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled Brynderwyns
The Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.
Kāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under review
State housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.
'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highway
The closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.
Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
Allegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leader
Franko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work
Maintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.
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.
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.
Kaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland College
Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
Charter school may be coming back to Whangārei
Te Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene met with David Seymour yesterday.
Kaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminium
The aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.
Kawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark status
Heritage NZ plaque to recognise Kawakawa Hundertwasser toilets' status
Delays expected after serious crash in Whangārei causes road closure
Serious crash blocks Ngunguru Road in Glenbervie, Northland
PPTA calls for more time to make submissions on charter schools
The clash between David Seymour and education union continues.
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.
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.
Who's responsible for taming Northland's wild cattle problem?
Hundreds of complaints around Kaipara follow Whangārei Heads Rd report.
'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.
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.