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…
Fishing reforms: Northland’s marine protected no-take areas face uncertain future
A spokesperson for Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones said Northland protections would not be “grandfathered” by default.…
Sand Safaris in liquidation as linked Ruapehu transport firm enters administration
The liquidation follows the appointment of administrators to Ruapehu Mountain Transport Ltd (RMT) on August 21. A notice…
Northland iwi leaders push Transpower class action over pylon collapse
They said the case will be a critical test of whether regional communities can hold national infrastructure operators…
Serious crashes in Northland near Ahipara and in Waipu
Kaitāia and Ahipara firefighters remained at the scene, and police confirmed at 12.15pm the road remained closed. The…
Fuel security assured as PM opens new diesel storage at Marsden Point
“Thank you for the way that you are transitioning what was the refinery site into a terminal site…
From beaches to big pay: What draws skilled workers north to Northland
She’s never looked back. “I live in the valley so it’s absolutely stunning, and I like the peace…
Auckland, Northland’s 50 best new, renovated, heritage buildings named: NZ Institute of Architects’ awards
Last month, the NZ Super Fund moved in to occupy the entire block, owned by Cooper and Company.…
Northland’s Tikipunga High School cancels ball after low ticket sales
Principal Emma Leyland said the decision followed lower-than-expected ticket sales and limited student interest. “After reviewing ticket sales,…
Male pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Dargaville, Northland, section of SH12 closed
Murdoch St / SH12 remains closed between Colville Rd and Dargaville Rugby Park. Hato Hone St John confirmed…
Debutants Tangowahine School abuzz over Showquest Northland title with bee-themed act
Pickering had been involved in Dargaville Intermediate’s Showquest entries when she worked there and knew how much the…
Northland’s kiwifruit growers earn record $136 million return
In Northland, the region’s roughly 800ha of vines – mainly around Kerikeri – returned $136m to growers, up…