Plans for Jetstar to elbow its way into the Northland market may still be on the runway, but the budget airline is sure to take an interest in a report on the future of three of the region's airports, which will be published this week.
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A Whangarei couple is refusing to stock synthetic cannabis.
In an extraordinary show of goodwill, the family of a deceased Far North man is willing to take care of the wife and children of the man who killed him.
A road-blocking protest that could have seen State Highway 1 impassable for much of Monday has been called off after an intense meeting between groups opposed to gold mining at Puhipuhi.
There's just something about Northlanders and hockey that seems to click.
While talking to one of my clients this week after his race at Pukekohe we...
Whangarei bar and nightclub Malbas has closed after its directors called in the liquidators this week.
I met a bloke who used to get 'Liquidated' there often
The maxim, 'Keep trying, never give up and you will eventually succeed' proved accurate for Rob Hastie
Efforts by the South Hokianga community of Whirinaki to persuade the Ministry...
Mangawhai offers a variety of accommodation, scenery, dining options and natural charms.
Miss Kaipara Kai is 16-year-old Mili Davie Martin from Dargaville.
Womens International 4 way Hockey Tournament at Whangarei Final, New Zealand v... more
JMB Rugby at Kensington Park more
Jane Mander Bowls Tournament, Whangarei Bowling Club. more
Crowds flocked to the historic waterfront town of Mangonui to enjoy a day of... more
TriKids Triathlon at Whangarei Primary more
An afternoon of saturday sport in Whangarei, Northland. more
Doubtless Bay bade farewell to summer on Saturday with the Mangonui Waterfront... more
Junior Soccer, Tikipunga Sports Grounds, Whangarei more
The inaugural Easter Family Fun Afternoon on Paihia beach, organised by... more
On Saturday the TrustPower National Community Awards were held in the Far North... more
Mid-Northern VS Kamo at Hukerenui more
Allens Kids Tri at Onerahi more
Thousands of people packed into Moerewa's Otiria Marae for Ngati Hine's Te... more
It was petrolhead heaven in the Bay of Islands last weekend with the Kurbside... more
Relay for Life, Otaika Sports Ground more
More than 200 people marched through Kaitaia on Wednesday - the same day... more
Northland Secondary Schools track and field champs, Kensington, Whangarei. more
Interschool Swimming Champs at Whangarei Intermediate more
Ralph Hotere was buried in a hilltop cemetery overlooking the wild west coast... more
Someone has complained about Wilson the dog.
tired of that ad anyway, lotto get a new one.
Whangarei's Liquorice Lady hasn't shut up shop - she's just moved and is putting her business on the market mid-May.
Q Why did the sheep cross the road? A Because...
Drago Yelavich added another silver badge to his...
Plans to refurbish Kaitaia's historic WWI...
Katie Murray had every confidence that Kaitaia...
It's A solemn moment when I'm presented with the tall bundle of yaqona (kava) root and asked to lead our group into the Fijian priest's house.
National MP for Pakuranga Maurice Williamson's global cult following is still growing after his infamous "big gay rainbow" speech. Now actor and gay rights activist George Takei of Star Trek fame has shared it with his millions of social media followers, prompting nearly 15,000 more people to post it on their own Facebook pages. Stephen Fry has told his 5 million followers he'd like to hug the MP till he squeals, while Ellen Degeneres wants him on her talkshow. In the speech the MP backs the same-sex marriage law with biting wit, saying he didn't know what the supposed 'gay onslaught' would…
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