New ZealandRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCattle a 'wicked' hazard: Motorist 'mind-boggled' no one held to accountMotorists fear for their lives as Whangārei's wild cattle still pose huge traffic hazard06 Jan 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPest infestation at Onerahi could spread to offshore islandNorthland's Regional Council cracks down on aggressive, soil-poisoning weed05 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandCommercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected areaNorthland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favouriteA tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal05 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandGulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substanceFour have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.14 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report saysMore than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNorthport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvementRosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCould Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree workshops for Northland weed bustersFree workshops for Northlanders keen to tackle the region’s worst weeds19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNorthland councils blind to economic benefits of Northport expansion proposal, port company arguesPort challenges councils’ findings on cultural values.05 Aug 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Ratepayers hit hard' with Whangārei increasing rates 17.2%More could have been done to keep the rates lower, critics say.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandControversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNRC cracks down on defiant firelighterA Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown on Northland's power outageEnergy Minister Simeon Brown has ordered the Electricity Authority to review a pylon collapse that caused a power outage across Northland. Video / Michael CunninghamWatch21 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandYear 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknownAn investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity10 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandOwner of exclusive Northland home ordered to remove illegal 52m seawallNorthland Regional Council has prosecuted...31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil pulls stumps on tsunami siren installation after locals complainResidents appalled at NRC's failure to consult them about tsunami siren locales.30 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe Northland island with too many kiwiThe residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.12 May 03:05 AM
KahuFormer Northland councillor says Māori wards fine - if polls heldFormer councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.01 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandA growing concern: experts plan new strategy to eradicate moth plantConservation group's aim to up community efforts in the ongoing war against moth plant.29 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandIrate residents sound off about new tsunami sirensCoastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWild deer illegally released or farm escapees in firing line as part of Northland crackdownSika deer illegally released in the Russell 35 years ago are the first to go.18 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandSport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cutNorthland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.17 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects council's claim over who should cough up emergency services fundingCouncil is questioning why it is having to top up funding for critical health services.08 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandCourt only option after councils clear Semenoff of subsidence concernsDeveloper Stan Semenoff has been cleared of a nearby resident's concerns30 Mar 04:00 PM
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
