International visitors rebound but bad weather impact felt
For some in Northland the weather meant fewer tourists.
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Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
Paihia200 unity a model for celebrating Treaty bicentennial
'We felt humbled to be so warmly welcomed back to this beautiful and spiritual place'
Joe Bennett: Birthday sparks memories of travels gone by
A coming trip to celebrate his birthday brings back good and bad memories for Joe Bennett.
News briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up day
Catch up on what's happening.
Russell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie training
Opponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.
Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’
Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Leaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from Monday
Weather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.
Northland's junior bowlers fighting for rep honours this weekend
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
Whangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes off
New community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
How asking prices for homes compare to sold price tags
The figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.
News briefs: Corrections industrial action, Hundertwasser art auction
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
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.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.
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.
News in brief from Northland - Mass dolphin stranding, free boat rides and youths caught on roofs,
News snippets from Northland