Short story competition: Northland Year 7 and 8 entries impress judges
Teachers and students worked together on the entries.
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Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
151st Waipū Highland Games: A grand success after massive turnout
The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.
Muddy chaos plagues festivalgoers 'struggling to pull cars out' after New Year's downpour
Northern Bass Festivalgoers have been faced with a muddy mess.
Grub's up: Northland food caravans offer a myriad of quality street food
Northland is home to many food caravans. Reporter Jenny Ling uncovers the top five.
Fears proposed highway service centre will hurt 'every business' in Waipū
The proposed mega development includes a BP service station, shops and restaurants.
Community extend condolences and aroha to family involved in swimming hole tragedy
Northlanders have extended their condolences to the family involved in quad bike crash.
Short story competition: Northland students entries impress judges
The winning entries had the judges hooked.
Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer
Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.
Double tragedy: Police pull bodies from Far North stream after quad bike accident
A rāhui had been placed on the swollen stretch of water.
'Really tragic': Search continues for missing pair after Far North quad bike accident
The police dive squad have been asked to help in the search for the missing duo.
'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacks
Tourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.
Award-winning Northland brewery's secret to surviving and thriving
As it nears its 10th year in operation, survival is the priority.
New Year Honour recognises the '17yo farm boy from Marua' who became a table tennis great
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.
Hot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrow
Rain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.
Two missing after quad bike rolls into swimming hole
Four people made it out of swollen stream but search ongoing for missing pair.
Holidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZ
Keeping you posted with the latest wild weather.
'No one's crying': SH1 blocked by milk and cheese spill
'We’re just cleaning up the spilled milk, but no one’s crying. Well, not in our crew.'
The young boy and the sea: 8yo lands marlin twice his size
Nate Barratt battled to bring in the monster fish for an hour and twenty minutes.
One dead, another seriously injured in Far North crash
Tragedy brings the holiday road toll to 11.
Northland New Year's weather: What to expect this weekend
“Keep an eye out for severe weather forecasts if you plan to travel today and on Sunday."
Brynderwyns closure no worries for future-focused seagliders
The sailing, foiling, flying seagliders promise fast and efficient transport.
New Māori cop wants to help whānau who have mental health issues
Chanel Ruri joins her two sisters as police officers.
Kaitaia woman's food mission to feed the hungry
'Any warm meal made with kindness is all that matters.'
Re-establishing a first response unit a family affair
Tia and Shaun Lord are a dynamic duo doing their bit for a community in need.
Northland 'shy carrot’s' page views land it in Trade Me's top 10 items
The sheepish vege is among other food items which made the list.
Search continues for missing diver in Far North
"Our thoughts are with the family of the missing diver during this difficult time."
Rain doesn’t dampen summer spirits, New Year's Eve weather still uncertain
Visitors and locals enjoy their summer holidays in the region.
Northland general practices beyond crisis point, doctors say
More patients will struggle to get a doctor's appointment if the situation continues.
Major holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's Eve
Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.