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
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