Kerikeri Old Packhouse Market: Community campaign to raise $7m starts
FNRCCT project lead Di Maxwell hoped everyone would “get in behind us”. “It’s one of the icons in…
Ruakākā Beach vehicle use in spotlight in face of bylaw review
But he fears that may not be the case. “I’m concerned vehicles will be totally banned from this…
Far North councillor faces formal action over false Moko Tepania MP post
He said the mayor and councillors were focused on representing the district during events that drew national attention.…
Storm-hit petrels recovered and ready for release
“They get caught in the storms, they’ll come into the shore, and then they’ll fly inland. Some of…
Mt Manaia among Northland’s green spaces damaged in wild weather
Witten-Hannah said the damage was worse than what had occurred during Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. The closure of…
Northland’s Cape Brett track change sparks drowning concerns
“Walkers are being funnelled into conditions that can involve deep water, strong currents and limited escape routes. “This…
Northland harbourmaster warns ageing boats, poor navigation, and channel anchoring are risking lives
Lyle is still trying to locate the owner. Bad weather that marred the start of the holiday season…
Northland harbourmaster warns ageing boats, poor navigation, and channel anchoring are risking lives
Lyle is still trying to locate the owner. Bad weather that marred the start of the holiday season…
Northland’s talking tūī remembered as Otorohanga bird Pleakly goes viral
“Manuhiri [visitors] couldn’t work out where the welcoming words were coming from,” Tipene said. It wasn’t unusual for…
AI traps and drones boost fight to protect kiwi from predators in Whangārei
Between 2008 and early 2025, 17 kiwi were found dead or seriously injured in traps laid by the…
Northland’s population to quadruple with summer tourist influx
Northland is home to about 200,000 residents. Tepania said the quadrupling of the population challenged local infrastructure. Far…
Death of nesting dotterel on Northland’s Matapouri beach sparks plea from locals, DoC
The woman was upset that there was so little signage – only three signs on the six entrances…