Appeal for witnesses after young man stabbed at Whangārei party
Police are seeking assistance from the public after a young man was stabbed and critically injured at a…
Developer felled trees, didn’t build houses, now property is for sale
A property in central Kerikeri where 20 hectares of trees were felled last year has been put up…
Weather-hit Northland community frustrated as Helena Bay slip drags on
Now, it aims to reopen at least one lane by the end of July but said wet weather…
RMA planning reform: Northland leader calls for nationwide digital backbone
Foy said a nationally funded, nationwide digital platform was essential if councils were to efficiently prepare and implement…
‘You’re either at the table or on the menu’: Wayne Brown backs single Northland council
“It would probably be the easiest and safest,” Brown said. Northland’s local government inter-council reform leadership group is…
Police enquiries after person seriously injured at Whangārei party
Police are making enquiries after a person was seriously injured at a party in Whangārei overnight. Officers were…
Prison guard accused of looking into room of breastfeeding mother
In the afternoon, a prisoner from Northland Region Corrections Facility, also known as Ngāwhā prison, was put in…
Women devastated wetland forest may be felled for highway
Two Northland sisters say they’re devastated a rare wetland forest where their father’s ashes are scattered could be…
Growing truffle boom sees Northlanders join $2500/kg trade
Whangārei truffiere Steve Karl with a 69g black truffle found at one of the trees on his property.…
Portable cabin falls onto car in crash north of Whangārei
One person has escaped with minor injuries after portable cabin fell off a truck and onto a car…
Northland hospitality struggles as rising costs wipe out sales gains
“So maybe the 4.6% doesn’t feel as strong for some businesses … it really is looking at sales…
Compass franchise cut ties with Northland dealer amid missing pool payment claims
OCD customer Rob* said he’s out of pocket $115,000. The pool he envisioned was for his grandchildren, he…