Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
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International visitors rebound but bad weather impact felt
For some in Northland the weather meant fewer tourists.
Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
Paihia200 unity a model for celebrating Treaty bicentennial
'We felt humbled to be so warmly welcomed back to this beautiful and spiritual place'
Joe Bennett: Birthday sparks memories of travels gone by
A coming trip to celebrate his birthday brings back good and bad memories for Joe Bennett.
News briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up day
Catch up on what's happening.
Russell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie training
Opponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.
Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’
Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.
Holiday horror: Kiwi yachtie fighting for life after freak Panama pool dive accident
Dad of Whangārei builder reveals how his son was injured in Panama.
Hollywood A-lister forced to abandon Whangārei Heads film shoot
The local community is reeling after the loss of significant revenue.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Leaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from Monday
Weather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.
Two-term MP Angie Warren-Clark to stand for Labour in Whangārei in October’s general election
Warren-Clark is a list MP based in Tauranga.
Whangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conduct
Whangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.
Northland's junior bowlers fighting for rep honours this weekend
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
Whangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes off
New community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
How asking prices for homes compare to sold price tags
The figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.
Power play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment builds
What's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.
News briefs: Corrections industrial action, Hundertwasser art auction
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Insurance company reveals the car most stolen
Drivers of Nissans in Northland, Toyotas and Mazdas elsewhere - lock your cars.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Go out and do it!' Retiree relishes new construction skills
67-year-old Shelley Foster is studyin a Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3)
'Enough is enough': Group aims to tackle violent crime through community action
Many in the city are feeling vulnerable and scared.
Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos
One of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.
The tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penalties
Whangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.
Northland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injury
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Housing, food security main issues for Northlanders as recession looms
Rising costs are set to add another $150 a week in expenses for households.
Win tickets: Big Bike Film Night’s celebration of cycling returns to Northland
One-night festival features 10 bike-themed short films from NZ and around the world.
Northland brewery and pizza restaurant stung over ad with no mention of alcohol near school
The complainant said the billboard could be used to market alcohol to children.
Northlanders will have to travel further afield to attend Juicy Fest 2024
Chosen locations for 2024 are Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.