Latest from Northland

'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserve

A Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.

'I've never felt so good about myself': Meet the 70-year-old women pumping iron

Two 70-year-old Northland women reveal their strength training tips.

Feijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindness

The family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.

Name suppression lapses for Far North murder accused

A homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.

Knowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expert

Te Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.

'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early

'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.

Four Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fair

Dickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.

Govt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates say

Northlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.

Million dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland mule

The pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.

Delay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town square

Structural design issues have caused the hold-up.

Council silent since cemetery dispute with grieving families

Families were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.

Controversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building notice

The Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.

Sport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cut

Northland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.

Northland Expressway will grow region by $2.1b a year, new report says

The report shows huge economic and social benefits for Northland, plus a boost to GDP.

Fast track approvals bill a 'beast that needs to be slowed down': conservation board chair

Northland's Conservation Board is concerned about proposed fast track legislation

Family mourn loving father of 14 who died in Whangārei Heads water incident

Shelford Hawira died after suffering a heart attack and falling into the water on Sunday.

Kaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cut

Work being done to install a fence post caused the outage.

Woman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for others

An 18yo woman was taken into custody and appeared in the Whangārei District Court today.