Far North’s only indoor pool closes after part of roof falls off, hits staff member
Swimmers look forward to re-opening after training in chilly outdoor pools.
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‘Let us have peace’: Last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion appeals for end to wars
Sir 'Bom' Gillies wraps up Anzac Day by gifting a battle memorial flag to Treaty Grounds.
The Big Check-in for Northland rural community needing help after cyclone damage
Rural Northlanders hit hard by cyclone to get online support event.
Youka Snell on growing up in Whangārei and her music reaching millions of kids through TV show Bluey
Whangārei-born musician Youka Snell on international musical success with Bluey.
'Let us never forget their sacrifice': Thousands brave cold-snap to commemorate Anzac Day
As dawn breaks Northlanders commemorates the country's fallen soldiers.
Whangārei records lowest ever March temperature with dry, cool start to autumn - but more rain and higher temps expected
Northland's record wet summer gives way to drier and cooler autumn.
Fresh fruit and vege off the menu for many Northlanders feeling cost of living effects
Stats NZ figures show a 14pc annual increase in grocery food prices.
Far North tattooist receives award at prestigious Gods of Ink tattoo convention
Kaeo-based black-and-grey tattooist Matt Jordan has called it the 'Olympics' of tattooing.
Kayak lessons; veterans photo exhibition and police want reports of burnouts
News snippets from Northland.
Anzac Day 2023: The awfulness of battle through 21yo eyes
Letters record Charles Stewart Alexander's internal battle with what he witnessed at war.
The 28th Maori Battalion A Company flag to fly on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Battalion soldiers were present at the Centennial of the Treaty Signing in 1940.
Horizons starting flood resilience projects
The work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.
'Shocking' 15 stolen cars removed during clean-up day in Raumanga
1060 kg of waste alone was removed from a field in Raumanga
Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
International visitors rebound but bad weather impact felt
For some in Northland the weather meant fewer tourists.
Joe Bennett: Birthday sparks memories of travels gone by
A coming trip to celebrate his birthday brings back good and bad memories for Joe Bennett.
News briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up day
Catch up on what's happening.
Paihia200 unity a model for celebrating Treaty bicentennial
'We felt humbled to be so warmly welcomed back to this beautiful and spiritual place'
Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’
Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.
Holiday horror: Kiwi yachtie fighting for life after freak Panama pool dive accident
Dad of Whangārei builder reveals how his son was injured in Panama.
Hollywood A-lister forced to abandon Whangārei Heads film shoot
The local community is reeling after the loss of significant revenue.
Russell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie training
Opponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Leaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from Monday
Weather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.
Two-term MP Angie Warren-Clark to stand for Labour in Whangārei in October’s general election
Warren-Clark is a list MP based in Tauranga.
Whangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conduct
Whangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.
Northland's junior bowlers fighting for rep honours this weekend
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
How asking prices for homes compare to sold price tags
The figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.
Whangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes off
New community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.