Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.
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Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust
Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Far North news in brief: Crash blocks traffic, lodge faces liquidation and books for Afghans
News snippets from the Far North.
Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
Dargaville residents hit out at council’s $8 million transport connectivity moves
The town of 5000 is to get up to 17 new pedestrian crossings under the proposals.
Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline
Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.
Vince Cocurullo: These are times of great uncertainty
The LTP will be coming out to you for comment in March next year.
Trees brought down by cyclone turned into firewood for needy families
Downed trees were identified as the second biggest impact after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Rugby World Cup: Northland props get front row view of Taniwha rugby history
Mighty Kauri could potentially anchor an All Black World Cup front row.
Sports development in Northland on its way to hitting a home run
Opinion: A massive collaboration is working behind the scenes to bolster sport.
News in brief: Piano quartet to visit, vaccination advice and maritime festival
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: If your attitude towards exercise is bad, are you willing to change it?
OPINION: We all have the opportunity to keep ourselves healthy and well.
Our Treasures: Decades of wedded bliss inside tiny church
By 1984, 44 weddings had been celebrated in the chapel and many more since.
Joe Bennett: No cattle beast in history ever did such a thing as this
Some trampers had all the gear, others none. I lay in between.
Whangārei Mayor pours cold water on final Three Waters legislation progress
Entity A will be New Zealand’s first of 10 water services entities to be set up.
Northland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater success
The men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.
News in brief: Derelict wharf removed; Mangawhai Tavern Market set for Saturday
The latest news bites from around the region.
'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancer
Brett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.
News in brief: Dog bylaw attracts mass feedback; urgent upgrades to Ōkiato car ferry ramp
The latest news bites from around the region.
John Williamson: Why don’t we care enough to use seatbelts and child restraints properly?
We need to take note of our road fatalities where a lack of restraints were an issue.
'Herstory of Women's Rugby' Black Ferns exhibition on display
Kaitāia hosting exhibition on history of Black Ferns
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Big medal return for Kaitāia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club at Northern Champs
Kaitāia club wins big at national comp, despite only opening 15 months ago.
Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday
Asthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.
Kororāreka Marae Komiti introduces fifth three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands
Three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands to help reinstate fishery stocks.
71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighter
Firefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.
Compulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators say
The one size fits all approach toward students is being labelled 'unrealistic' by some.
Northland news in brief: Sunflower competition sprouts; Green Party events lined up
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: We could be the answer to the problem of unlocking economic potential
OPINION: Keep asking, “Who could help us with this?” It could be us.
Hokianga hui first step in new Northland biodiversity protection pilot
Northland has been chosen as one of three Government pilot regions.