New ZealandSOS: Fears lives may be lost if council cuts emergency services fundingNRC's plans will see Northland's emergency services scramble to make up $1.11m annually.26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this yearIt was a shock to see so many elvers dead.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew bans in place for vehicles on some Northland beachesThe change is something many coastal communities have been waiting for, councillors say.13 Dec 03:30 AM
KahuIt's musical chairs at Northland Regional CouncilThere has been a surprising switch of roles at Northland's environmental council.28 Nov 05:10 PM
KahuNZ’s first wāhine Māori chairwoman resigns Northland Regional Council roleTui Shortland's resignation effective from Tuesday's meeting; she stays on the council.22 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandCouncil navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adoptedThere are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.14 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandNorthland Environmental Awards see Far North shineFar North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.24 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuMoko Tepania wins global award for mahi promoting youth in politicsTepania is one of five winners of the One Young World Politician of the Year Award.22 Jul 07:35 AM
New ZealandNRC divers get to work in a bid to control caulerpaA Caulerpa trial treatment tool has been put in place in the Bay of Islands.13 Jun 05:45 AM
KahuAnchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOIMana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuFears floods helping grass pest spreadMachinery used to repair flood damage may also have spread Manchurian rice grass.06 Jun 09:06 PM
New ZealandNorthland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday HonoursMalcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake ŌmāpereNorthland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Marina to follow up with yachties interested in new berthsAuckland Boat Show just the lure needed to attract boaties up north.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhangārei police maintain city is safe despite growing number of assaultsPolice indicated the number of assaults - among other offences - is expected to fluctuate.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, ŌtiriaOld Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBattery farm able to supply power to 60,000 homes being built in NorthlandWork starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational ticketing system on the way for public transportThe National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.21 Oct 07:19 AM
CrimeEx-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without convictionThe judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.15 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandEx-Whangārei mayor convicted of polluting airEnvironment Court judge finds former Whangarei mayor guilty of causing air pollution24 Jul 11:36 PM
Crime$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herselfMark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her05 Jul 07:22 AM
Environment'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - SemenoffFormer Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing25 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandNorthland gets tough on rule-breaking boatiesNorthland council gets tough on rule-breaking boaties.20 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentNorthland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration projectTe Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dogOwner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.25 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand miningSand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuTwo Māori seats confirmed from Northland Regional Council representation reviewTwo councillors will be elected in a region-wide Māori constituency at the next election.25 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuGovt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contaminationNgāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentEnvironmentalist conducts survey on discarded single-use masksWhangārei environmentalist Dr Manue Martinez collects 211 disposable face masks in a week.28 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuStudents learn about collaboration and environmental sustainabilityStudents plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland dune lakes are torn between saving native biodiversity and trout fisheryKDC Reserve Management Plan 2016 identifies trout as pest fish, continues ban on release.23 Jul 05:30 PM
EnvironmentContaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last yearSite operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.14 Jul 05:00 PM
