Northland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consents
Northland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.
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Northland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in Auckland
The title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.
Leela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefuls
The Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.
Man charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lesson
The man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.
New date last chance for Waipu Highland Games to gain volunteers
The traditional date for more than 150 years has been changed to get more volunteers.
The message rough sleeper Jason Poutai wants Whangārei District Council to hear
Rough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael Cunningham
Submissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Mayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.
Person dies after suspected boat accident at Whangārei Heads on Sunday
The person may have been hit by a boat propeller and was unable to be revived.
The story of survival behind a wooden heart stolen from the roadside
The stolen heart not only symbolises Kayla's birth but also her fight for survival.
Moana Pasifika earn late win over Reds
All the action as Moana Pasifika edged the Reds at Whangarei’s Semenoff Stadium.
'Police officers should be able to go to work without being assaulted': Judge
A man has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers - but he plans to appeal.
Third man charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.
Man pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling case
Neville Thomson died after a pack of dogs attacked him at his property.
Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.
Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say
Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.
Budding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidays
From April 13 until April 28, Northland is not short on things to do.
Text from man’s phone allegedly admitted to rape - but who sent it?
'I did rape a girl. 12 years old' - the alleged message said.
Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
'Rare' heart-shaped feijoa up for sale fetches $100 offer online
Is this Northland's most expensive feijoa?
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.
Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia
Hundertwasser Art Centre not alone in its struggles, says The Kauri Museum
A lack of funding and higher costs is impacting all, including Matakohe's Kauri Museum.
Apprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challenge
The Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.
Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas
Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.
Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route
Cove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.
Shell-ebrations as tortoise stolen from reptile park found in Far North
Sadly, the 8-year-old iguana also stolen is still missing.
Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day
Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf
Man's bug horror find in late night snack
Whangārei man finds cockroach in a block of Woolworth's supermarket brand cheese.
'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading project
There are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.
Exhibition to feature the works of iconic Māori modernist artists
‘Māori art is burgeoning at the moment – it’s in such good health.’
Govt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals think
Schools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.
Far North student wows judges at regional Shakespeare festival
The 'golden ticket' is a chance to aim for London, Keira Brassett says.
Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.