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OBIT: Northland rugby stalwart Don Hewitt remembered
Northland rugby legend Don Hewitt remembered as 'best and fairest week in, and week out'.
'Really promising': Is Northland the new home of peanuts?
A feasibility project dotted across sites in the North is encouraging.
Māori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says
Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.
'Beloved husband': Co-driver died on wedding aniversary in rally crash
His best mate says he was a person who 'lived and loved life'.
Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days
The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.
High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them
More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.
People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police
Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.
Mangōnui Waterfront Festival expecting 5000 to flock to town
Thousands expected for Mangōnui Waterfront Festival.
Vandalised signs on Brynderwyns detour causes confusion among truck drivers
Call for Northlanders to unite during the lengthy SH1 Brynderwyns closure.
Country’s largest solar farm at Kaitāia switches on
More than 7700 homes can be powered by the new Kaitāia solar farm.
Kaitāia woman Lauren Ashby overcame doubts to go through Police College
Newly-graduated constable ready to reel in the big fish, and crims.
News briefs from the Far North - Injury when car hits shop, grim future for snails and fundraiser
News snippets from the Far North
After $40 million and three years, Kāeo Bridge opens
The journey to the Far North on State Highway 10 is now much easier.
The biggest and best Northland Field Days yet, organiser says
More than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in farming and lifestyle.
Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa
Kaitāia woman building neighbourly connections for Neighbours Aotearoa
High school student reportedly assaulted with homemade taser
A parent has said the video reflects an ongoing fighting culture at the school.
Man in serious condition after crashing into Kerikeri clothing store
A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a shop window.
ReSport golfing fundraiser to tee off in the name of helping others
The carnival style day is about giving back to the community, organiser says.
Northland Sports Awards finalists named
Notable names such as Lani Daniels, Krystal Murray, and Blair Tuke are all in the mix.
Mangawhai high school may be open by early 2025
Independent school would cater to students who now travel to access secondary education.
$10k Top Energy scholarship for student with love of design, geology, creating models
Inquisitive mind sees Ōhaeawai student earn Top energy Engineering Scholarship
Latest augmented and virtual reality technology taking Far North youth on journey to their past
Augmented reality and virtual reality to tell story of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach
NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour
'It’s too narrow and windy to sustain trucks that size.'
Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
One dead in crash south of Whangārei
Third fatal crash in Northland in two days claims fourth life.
'Beloved husband', promising teen: Tributes for two killed in rally crash
The rally driver and his co-pilot died on Sunday after their car was submerged in a river.
Logging truck crash blocks main Brynderwyns detour less than 24 hours after closure
A truck has crashed on day one of the Brynderwyns detour routes.
Don't forget your roots: Far North marae linked to Six60 lead to start nationwide tour
Mangawhai, Opononi, Te Kao and Kaitāiā will host the world-class act.
Window into the world before Christianity restored after lost taonga found 200 years later
There are more than 16,000 taonga Māori in overseas museums.
One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101
Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.
Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club
The lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.
Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum
Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.