Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
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Four people charged in Whangārei homicide investigation
Two of the men, aged 24 and 29, are charged with murder.
News briefs: Corrections industrial action, Hundertwasser art auction
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Tangi for homicide victim Shayden Perkinson
Tangi for homicide victim Shayden Perkinson at Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei. Video / Supplied
Insurance company reveals the car most stolen
Drivers of Nissans in Northland, Toyotas and Mazdas elsewhere - lock your cars.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
Comment: It's time we took a bold approach to roadside drug testing
The mind boggles that we can’t find an appropriate testing device.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Go out and do it!' Retiree relishes new construction skills
67-year-old Shelley Foster is studyin a Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3)
Baby punched as mother shielded herself from assault
The man became irritated because his baby was being 'too loud'.
Russell readies for possible name change to Kororāreka
Submissions to restore the name closed yesterday and a result is due back later this year.
'Enough is enough': Group aims to tackle violent crime through community action
Many in the city are feeling vulnerable and scared.
Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos
One of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.
‘Barbershop’ chats take aim at men’s mental health
A charity in Northland has started workshops to help the wellbeing of men in the region.
Emily Henderson: We’ve listened and our plan will mean affordable water
Under our proposal households will still make massive savings.
The tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penalties
Whangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.
Northland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injury
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Housing, food security main issues for Northlanders as recession looms
Rising costs are set to add another $150 a week in expenses for households.
Win tickets: Big Bike Film Night’s celebration of cycling returns to Northland
One-night festival features 10 bike-themed short films from NZ and around the world.
Northland brewery and pizza restaurant stung over ad with no mention of alcohol near school
The complainant said the billboard could be used to market alcohol to children.
Northlanders will have to travel further afield to attend Juicy Fest 2024
Chosen locations for 2024 are Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.
Kerikeri kiwifruit company's rehearing bid declined
Conversation at a party not considered new evidence for rehearing.
Injured ferry skipper stable; investigation continuing
Both vessels now on dry land as hunt for evidence continues.
WorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accident
Workplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital
Māori child called 'thick': Teacher struck off for racist remarks, force-feeding kids
Staff reported 11 incidents of mistreatment of children in an organisational review.
Fit, 29, non-drinker, non-smoker: Woman's plea after losing partner to cancer
What the signs are, how to look after yourself and what to do.
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.
Kevin Page: Not the sort of all-nighter we used to have
Forgive me if there is an 'oldies' tinge to the tale.
Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
Cemetery clean-up brings volunteers to Onerahi
Volunteers heed the call for 'Onerahi Cemetery Clean Up Day'.
'There’s a lot more work to be done' - lack of resources for Road to Zero strategy
Northland's road toll for 2022 was the highest in 22 years.
Northland principals weigh in on reduced class sizes
New class size rules see a reduction from 29 students per teacher to 28.
No gang warfare: Devastated family, police hit back over Whangārei homicide
Rumours about gang involvement in fatal Whangārei stabbing are circulating online.