Black Sticks visit gives students something to aspire to
Hockey players met their idols on Tuesday in a visit from the Black Sticks.
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Popular Northland holiday spot closed for remainder of 2023
It is a blow to members of the Trust, local schools and holiday-goers.
'Go home Mr Batchelor': Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by large counter-protest
Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by big protest that delayed start.
Teachers offered 14.5 per cent pay rise - but where will the money come from?
Fears are the money will be taken from other areas within education.
Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling
Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.
Tree planting scheme encourages students to care for environment
More than 5000 trees set to be planted across the region under special initiatives.
Peaceful rally aims to send message to Stop Co-Governance Tour
Controversial meeting planned for Whangārei on Sunday is also set to attract protesters.
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.
Northland's artistic talent on show at Great Plate Exhibition
Twelve years of the event running has seen a range of talent - and plates - featured
Fragile roading network: Councils allowed to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure
Northland councils to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure.
$3m-plus for the Whangārei chateau
Keen first-buyers have been picking up bargains this winter.
Farmers stressed more than ever before as maize woes add to 'financially terrible' time
A nightmare wet season has left the industry little choice but to import expensive grain
'Listening to the room' Community housing development plans withdrawn after public backlash
Far North Holdings have withdrawn the application after 'listening to the room'.
Northland news in brief: Plane issue at airport; two Lotto winners
Catch up with what's happening around the region.
Beloved Northlander Phyllis Clark to turn 100
She believes exploring the world has added to her overall health.
New CCTV upgrade welcomed but larger police presence needed
Business owners and community leaders want to see more police on the beat alongside CCTV.
Region pinned firmly on foodie map in Cuisine Good Food Guide
Seven Northland restaurants have been named in the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide.
'So proud of Hannah': Family of Football Ferns striker elated over historic goal
It was a 'goal for the eons' Whangārei Football Ferns striker Hannah Wilkinson's dad says.
He bought his ute brand new - but was shocked to discover he didn't own it when it came time to sell
Waka Kotahi says registration of vehicle ownership is not the same as ownership.
Meet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three times
A Northland family is aiming to raise $15,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
Photos: Whānau take up the paddle at waka ama Matariki day
For many attendees, the day marked their maiden voyage.
Sowing the seeds of knowledge at Kiwi North's Matariki event
Tamariki enjoyed some Matariki-themed activities on Friday.
White Cross saga a symptom of healthcare crisis, poverty advocate says
Many parents were shocked about the $49 fee for a medical visit for kids under 14.
Visits to under-14s free again at White Cross Whangārei
White Cross fees went up to $49 last week, but Te Whatu Ora has offered $600,000 in aid.
'You immediately light up' Story the miniature horse brings joy to Whangārei
A trot around Hatea Loop with Story the miniature horse brightened the day for all.
'I don’t think it’s right': Parents infuriated at White Cross charging for child visits
It’s expected that the fallout will be felt in the hospital's emergency department.
Spellbinding Whangārei night light show sold out
This is the third year the Quarry Arts Centre has hosted the much-anticipated event.
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.
What the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiaries
Parents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.
Celebrating Matariki with the Maramataka Queen
Maramataka’s revival, she believes, is due to people’s feelings of disconnect.
Light shows, tree planting, crafts and more: Your guide to what's on these holidays
Your guide to what's on in Northland these winter holidays
End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga
Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.
Homegrown lawyer's free legal clinics to help those in need prove popular
Junior lawyer Keegan Jones said the demand for legal advice has been eye-opening.
Where's the rest? Principal says'no' to latest pay offer
The first pay increase of 6 per cent would occur on July 3.