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…
Northland Christmas Day weather: Far North rain turns to localised showers
Temperatures will be warm, with a 25C high forecast for Whangārei, he said. Corrigan advised Northlanders wanting to…
On The Up: Northland sun to solar power Ryman retirement villages New Zealand-wide
Ryman’s 40 New Zealand villages – including Jane Mander in Whangārei – used 48GWh in the 2025 financial…
Whangārei Heads shark sighting startles paddleboarder near shore
Not long after, a woman on a paddleboard went past, and Faulkner watched as a look of shock…