Pygmy killer whales die after mass stranding on Ninety Mile Beach, Northland
“Some had died overnight and the condition of others had really deteriorated. It was more humane to make…
Pygmy killer whales die after mass stranding on Ninety Mile Beach, Northland
“Some had died overnight and the condition of others had really deteriorated. It was more humane to make…
Reprieve for Whananaki bach owner as eviction notice put on hold
Days before he was due for eviction from his Whananaki North bach, Brian Meadows has been granted a…
Speed limits lowered on Northland highways a year after being raised
Speed limits have been lowered on several sections of Northland’s highways – some of which had only been…
Pakaraka School becomes first state school to convert to charter school
A survey conducted by the trust in May found that more than 95% of respondents supported conversion, while…
Two-time World Cup-winning Black Fern Cheryl Waaka dies aged 56
Waaka scored a try in the 2002 final against England as the Black Ferns won 19-9 to successfully…
On the Up: Cancer Society Whangārei lodge raises $22m, walls go up
Cancer Society Northland regional manager Charli Timms said 30 years’ experience running Domain Lodge has helped design the…
Northland teacher David Cowan jailed for indecent acts against three girls
A victim gave evidence that Cowan repeatedly crossed physical boundaries, slapping and grabbing her buttocks and tickling her…
Residents want fast-tracked $500m Northland drydock moved
Marsden Bay residents are urging the Government to relocate a proposed $500 million shipyard and drydock due to…
Cost of fixing storm-damaged Whangārei roads soars to more than $23m
The cost of fixing storm damage inflicted on Whangārei district roads earlier this year has risen to more…
On The Up: Northland mother Rahema Hook graduates with law degree to help Māori navigate justice system
Hook (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungungu, Ngāi Tūhoe) grew up surrounded by academics and whānau who had attended…
Donovan Group named supreme winner at 2026 Northland Business Excellence Awards
The company faced strong competition from the 50 entries, with finalists and winners making a big leap in…