Latest from Ruakaka

Wave of awards for Northland lifeguards

Awards of Excellence highlight a future of female empowerment.

King of the Saddle returns to Ruakākā

Opie Bosson admits it's tough mahi coming back in winter.

Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling

Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.

Police appeal: Witnesses to jewellery store robbery asked to come forward

Northland police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the smash-and-grab.

North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei

Whangārei could host Lani Daniels and Mea Motu in a world boxing title double-header.

Wellsford takes top drivers title as firefighters battle it out

Ruakākā fire brigade scoops the best overall prize.

Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event

The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.

End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga

Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.

Famed Northland horse trainer's future in limbo after Singaporean government decision

Horse racing to stop in Singapore from October next year.

Social housing projects get funded solar panels

‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'

120 young musicians perform at Sistema Whangārei's 10th birthday

Ten years of Sistema Whangārei supporting young musicians are marked with a concert.

Northlanders struggle in wake of shocking deaths

Last week's double child homicide came soon after two other deaths that rocked community.

Company fined $180,000 after worker injured by debarking machine

Machine operator suffered serious injuries while operating debarking machine in Northland.

Motorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roads

State Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.

70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trials

Northland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools

Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding

Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.

Promotion winner happy with $10k win despite missing out on $1m

CrossFit enthusiast picks envelope with $10k rather than $1m.

Grief not anger needed to overcome trauma of three young deaths - Emily Henderson

Emily Henderson - river of grief over tragic deaths of youngsters