PremiumPremiumEnvironmentLandowners urged to reverse poor wetlands recordWetlands have value as natural areas of carbon storage, says biodiversity advisor.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Business300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closesShareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.04 Jul 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRegional council does up and sells out, wants new reno jobRegional council sells Kensington Crossing, looks for new CBD project.23 Jun 01:00 AM
KahuA guide to the big issue of Significant Natural AreasWhat you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.10 Jun 05:23 AM
KahuNgātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori landNgātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.31 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid developmentUrban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.31 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentSnorkelling programme takes out top environmental awardNorthland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.30 May 06:00 AM
Environment'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policyFNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.27 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNinety Mile Beach Management Plan launchesTe Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power projectA Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.17 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland mum launches petition to bring back school busDeputy principal: 'For the sake of a class of kids, every other kid's missing the bus.'13 Mar 09:00 PM
KahuHapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pumpEels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.04 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentWhat do Northland councils think about repeal of RMA?The Government is replacing the RMA with three new Acts this parliamentary term.25 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lakeAuthorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuthorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.16 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuSubmissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm todayDeadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today10 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandToxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beachFears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.20 Dec 05:00 PM
KahuHundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaignA new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EnvironmentWharf charity decries decision to reject consentsGovt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'You can't take a life back once it's been taken': Northlander's pleaKaiwaka's Tawhiri Littlejohn wants better decisions by Northland road users to save lives.12 Nov 04:00 PM
EnvironmentWork on clean-up of hazardous materials startsOwners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuOverwhelming vote by councillors for a Māori Ward in KaiparaMayor and deputy mayor of Kaipara vote yes to a Māori ward from the next election.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour to get $200m restoration plan'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawakawa's Te Hononga community hub officially opened by Labour Leader Jacinda ArdernLabour Leader Jacinda Ardern opens Kawakawa's Te Hononga hub08 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandFormer Whangārei mayor and NRC chairman Craig Brown diesAccolades pour in for former Whangārei mayor and Northland Regional Council chairman.26 Sep 12:00 AM
PoliticsDarleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen: Clean drinking water a must for NorthlandersGreen Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.24 Sep 06:00 PM
EnvironmentNRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei streamIllegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.30 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentNorthland councils help remove waste after owners defied orderA tender for the clean-up of hazardous materials in Ruakākā has been let.16 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentBill Shepherd admits improper discharge of dairy wastewaterFormer NRC chair and his company plead guilty to environment law breaches.28 Jul 07:00 PM
KahuMoerewa residents angry about new meatworks boilerMaori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.03 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandWater dam in Ngawha could start before the end of the yearMore water storage facilities in Northland in the pipeline.11 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBusiness leader warns trading won't recover soonNorthland businesses given tens of millions in wage subsidy but the pain is not over yet.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EnvironmentOwners dither on court order to clean up messCouncil may have to clean up environmentally-dangerous chemicals left on Northland yard.27 Mar 06:00 PM
KahuAvocado growers win in the High CourtHigh Court rejects appeal against resource consents granted to mainly avocado growers.24 Feb 09:00 PM