New Taipa Bridge lane to open for summer
One lane of the new Taipa Bridge on State Highway 10 will open in time for summer.
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Editorial: Registered Nurses and partners should be essential to NZ
Deporting the partner of a registered NZ resident makes no sense, writes Jackie Simkins.
Views divided over dune fencing in Ahipara
The community is divided in support for Te Rarawa's plans to fence off dunes at Ahipara
Kaitaia could offer joint replacement
Joint replacement surgery may soon be offered at Kaitaia Hospital.
Wayne Brown: Council 'vindictive, nasty'
Wayne Brown is accusing the Far North District Council of "vindictive, nasty behaviour".
Pines and kauri may be unhealthy mix because of dieback
An expert has warned the govt to be cautious about planting pine trees near kauri forests.
Heading dogs aplenty but huntaways dwindle at Mangonui sheep dog trials
The number of huntaways at sheep do trial events in Northland are dwindling.
Gymnastics: Locals wow in Kaitaia mid-year competition
Gymnasts came north to showcase skills at the Kaitaia Gymnastic Club's annual competition.
Letters: Politics leave Northland with missed opportunities
Let's see the Puhoi to Wellsford stretch in reality before the politicising, says reader
Tai Tokerau Honey shows strong values, sweet success
Whanau and the environment matter more than money for Tai Tokerau Honey.
Anglers share spoils at ITM National Torpedo Tournament
Local knowledge paid off for anglers during the ITM National Torpedo Tournament.
Avocado thieves take crop in Kaikohe
An avocado grower says thieves have stripped his orchard of up to 70 per cent of the fruit
Puketī Forest fans set up kauri cleaning station
Far North locals concerned about kauri dieback are doing what they can to fight it.
Rodeo: Tegan O'Callaghan runs straight lines in US
Representing NZ in a youth rodeo in the US has been an amazing experience for Tegan.
Former DHB head to run Whangaroa Health Services Trust
A retired senior manager has taken over the troubled Whangaroa Health Services Trust.
Vigilance urged to stop fanworm invasions in Northland
The discovery of Mediterranean fanworm at Ōpua has prompted renewed calls for biosecurity.
Sightings of more rare marine visitors in the north
A white humpback whale has been enjoying the water in the Far North.
Mother Nature closes 90 Mile Beach access road
The most northern access to 90 Mile Beach is being closed by Doc.
Editorial: Lack of women in boardrooms not always discrimination
Female "quotas" for boardrooms won't help the cause for women, says Peter Jackson.
Kauri sanctuary planned to combat die-back in north
Maori land near Kerikeri may be turned into a kauri sanctuary to help protect the species.
Far North Surf Rescue Club wins Rescue of the Year
Far North Surf Rescue scooped the Rescue of the Year award on Saturday night.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Missionaries' tale told warts and all in book
The story of Kaitaia missionary William Gilbert Puckey is to be immortalised in a book.
Letters: Kaitāia sports hub or white elephant?
A reader has concerns regarding the Kaitaia sports hub project.
Residents disgusted with state of Kohe Rd surface
Pawarenga residents are disgusted about the state of Kohe Road.
Retired NRC manager leaves impressive environmental legacy
Dennis Wright has hung up his gumboots after 17 years at Northland Regional Council.
Iwi plans to fence beach to stop motorbikes
Far North iwi Te Rarawa moves to save its vulnerable sand dunes from vehicle damage.
Applications open for Whangārei A&P ag scholarship
Applications for this year's Whangarei A&P Society agricultural scholarship have opened.
Chilean admits causing fatal crash
Chilean man pleads guilty to Far North crash which killed two Houhora women.
Letters: 'Impossible burger' promoted by Air NZ should be banned
A reader is disappointed Air NZ is promoting the 'Impossible Burger'.
Bay of Islands College students get a look at raw milk
Bay of Islands teens visited the first Northland farm with a raw milk vending machine.
Tane Mahuta not in danger yet
There are no plans at the moment to close the walkway to Tane Mahuta.
Editorial: Silenced speakers show sad day for democracy
Democracy died in Auckland after a controversial show was cancelled, says Peter Jackson.
'Fit and active' Mangonui man celebrates 90th
90 year old Gordon Adams is not slowing down anytime soon.