Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
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Road policing in Northland soon back to new normal
Drug driving test a good thing for road safety - John Williamson
Landowner to sell Ahipara section as occupation clocks up six months
Occupiers hoping for "positive solution" in the next two months - but can stay all winter.
Northland news in brief: Pedestrian killed in Kaipara; teen charged with threatening to kill; large scrub fire in Ruatangata West
The latest newsbites from around Northland.
Whangārei: opponents of rescue helicopter shift concerned about noise
A question mark continues to loom over the future of the Onerahi airport.
Whangārei's Purewa Landfill gets go ahead despite objections
Whangārei's Purewa Landfill to continue, despite four councillors objecting.
634 new Covid 19 cases in Northland on Wednesday
Covid-19 case numbers continue to fluctuate in Northland with 634 new cases today
Man killed in pedestrian versus car crash on SH14
Pedestrian seriously injured on SH14, Tangiteroria, in Northland
New Zealand is reopening for visitors: See you soon
NZ borders open to vaccinated Aussies from April 12
Kinky Kerikeri's healthy appetite for sex toys - and the three towns that outrank it
Whangārei beat Kerikeri by miles in one adult toy category. Can you guess what it is?
What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.
Rising costs fuel rate increase for entire region
NRC's annual plan is up for public consultation until April 29.
Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman
Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.
Scallop closures among sustainability measures in Northland
The closure was part of a twice-yearly review of fish stocks to support sustainability.
Latest addition to Whangārei Town basin lifted into place - the Rolling Ball Clock
Whangārei Rolling Ball Clock takes its place at Town Basin
'We are living in the renaissance period of Whangārei', says GiraGlob designer
The backstory of Whangārei's GiraGlob - the first of many to be created worldwide.
Loop Rd construction to take at least another three years
Earthworks for a new, southbound lane will start later this year.
News in brief: Power lost to hundreds of homes; Lotto wins; record breaking rainfall in Maungatapere
The latest happenings around Northland.
Odds shorten on Ruatangata hosting $150m Whangārei district airport
More light has been shed on the preferred locations for a new Whangārei district airport.
Young Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environment
Aluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.
Whangārei ratepayers facing 30% water rates rise due to refinery closing
Ratepayers face water price hikes when Refinery closes
Shed, boat, car fire sparks multi-plug warning
Blaze broke out at Ōhaeawai, east of Kaikohe, on Saturday afternoon.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Northland daily case numbers fall below 500
The latest daily Covid numbers for Northland.
NZ's biggest school solar system slashing power bills at Kerikeri High
When the sun's shining the 175kW system produces up to 65 per cent of school's power needs
Northland Sports Awards winners announced
Portia Woodman and Tyla Nathan-Wong - Supreme winners.
Sheryl Mai: Removal of Covid vaccine passes welcome
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai reflects on the recent challenges faced locally and nationwide.
Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died
Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.
Vaccine passes not needed to enter Whangārei Library from April 5
Latest news from Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai.
Foy puts up hand to be Northland's next National candidate
Candidacy for once-safe blue seat will be hotly contested; Matt King sets up new party.
Ruawai fire chief Kevin Evans: The keen duck hunter who saved NZ's brown teal from extinction
Kevin Evans became enamoured with brown teal conservation as a 12yo on a family trip.
Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.
Poison alcohol in the letterbox: Man's attempt to solve his own murder
Dave Davan died after drinking port spiked with weedkiller. Who wanted him dead?
'As a parent, it is a really degrading situation, both financially and mentally': Northland mum
Northland kids are missing out on healthy food as the cost is too high for some families.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.