Latest from Northland

Northland boxer looks to step back into the ring

Pipiwai world champion Lani Daniels considers big purse fight.

Kerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargo

National freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.

Angry residents start petition against community housing development

Far North Holdings wants resource consent to build community houses in Hikurangi.

'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure

'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.

'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothes

The Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.

Dr Shane Reti on National's crime reduction policy

We need to crack down on crime, writes Dr Shane Reti.

Northland news briefs: Lotto win, charity ball tickets, firefighters called out

News snippets from Northland.

Man's life saved after cardiac arrest during water race, but who gave mystery kiss?

It's the 3rd lucky on-water outcome for a dad saved after his heart stopped 3km offshore.

Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer

Locals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.

Denis O'Reilly: Jones reckons a gang member is effectively a domestic terrorist

OPINION: Despite what Shane Jones says, the police are doing okay with gangs.

Concerns new health policy will disadvantage already underserved elderly

Northlanders undergoing surgery in Auckland may have to wait longer under the new policy.

Breakthrough tech set to make waves in failing treatment plant

The Taipā sewage facility will trial a small electrocoagulation (EC) technology unit.

Cheers to the best of brews and finest of foods

Northland food producers team up with local craft breweries at inaugural festival.

Police car crashes into dirt bike on suburban route

The crash occurred just after 1pm on Jack Street, Ōtangarei.

Whangārei Boys' High School needs more time for review into education outside the classroom

Boys' high had until June 14 to review its education outside the classroom activities.

Caulerpa eradication in Bay of Islands could take decade, regional council says

The NRC push comes despite the lack of international success in caulerpa eradication.

Skipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in court

Lance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.