Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
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'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change
Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.
Crisis as Northland principals walking away from 'too big' a job
An ageing teaching population, burnout and increased policies have been quoted as issues.
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
Northland's median weekly rent revealed
Whangārei had the highest median weekly rental price in Northland according to Trade Me
'In a pretty bad way': Three pilot whales die in 24 hours on Baylys Beach
A few hundred people attended the stranding on Monday. Refloating attempts were in vain.
The woman putting Whangārei cafes on the map one sip at a time
Ever wondered who Sip is? Meet the dental hygienist behind the popular cafe reviews.
Kiwi principal's words of wisdom go viral
A principal's letter to parents on social media has captured an international audience.
Back to school: Can you guess the school with the highest predicted roll growth?
Northland's student population is sitting at 31,118.
Back to school: Fewer Northland families homeschooling, principal believes affordability to blame
As of 2023, 10,817 children were home-educated - about 1.2 per cent of all enrolled kids.
How a youngster is calling on politicians for safer weed-spraying on school grounds
Not only did Henry Bedell present to council, he also wrote to the Minister of Health.
SH1 Brynderwyns closure gives time to prepare - Whangārei Mayor
OPINION: Vince Cocurullo says Brynderwyns closure warning gives time to prepare.
Derelict scout den in Onerahi goes down in flames
Residents say Onerahi Scout Den sat derelict for years ahead of fire.
Chromebooks, shoes, uniforms and stationery - the overwhelming list returns
Between stationery and uniform costs, the start of the school year can be expensive.
'Anxious, worried and fearful': Residents open up about Kāinga Ora developments
Kāinga Ora says it has high standards for its new homes, which will benefit tenants.
Residents start petition to halt Kāinga Ora project in Whangārei
Residents in Kensington are hoping to halt all Kāinga Ora's projects in the area.
Person dies in Whangārei workplace incident, initially reported as truck crash
WorkSafe has been advised of the incident.
Northland weather outlook: Warm, wet this month
The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.
Dotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to beware
It was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.
Behind the needles of fine line tattooist Gemma Dudley
Fine-line tattooists have become a common choice in recent years; Gemma is self-taught.
Inside the vibrant world of Kerikeri artist Erika Pearce
Street artist Erika Pearce takes inspiration from the colourful world around her.
Award-winning Northland brewery's secret to surviving and thriving
As it nears its 10th year in operation, survival is the priority.
Re-establishing a first response unit a family affair
Tia and Shaun Lord are a dynamic duo doing their bit for a community in need.
Rain doesn’t dampen summer spirits, New Year's Eve weather still uncertain
Visitors and locals enjoy their summer holidays in the region.
'It was just like a big family barbecue' - Christmas Day community breakfast fills need
The community jumped in to create a breakfast where everyone felt welcome.
Fulfilling visions and making memories - Northland Boxing Day shoppers flock to sales
Okara Park Shopping Centre in Whangārei was packed with bargain hunters.
'What Christmas should be about': Community key theme at Whangārei Christmas events
Community members put their time aside in the spirit of Christmas.
Surprising phenomenon in the night skies over summer
The night skies in summer on a clear night can be magical - so what is there to see?
Road now open after crash on Whangārei Heads Road
One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries.
Got hopes for an outdoor Christmas? What the weather holds for Northland
What can Northlanders expect for weather this Christmas?
'Dangerous' burnout in downtown Whangārei leads to police action
Police impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.
Your last-minute eco-friendly Christmas gifting guide
Self-confessed environmentalist Brodie Stone has some ideas better for the planet.
Cause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in Kaipara
The number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.