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Renewable potential: Northland can export power after meeting local demand
Northland can export renewable power, but Far North lines constrain growth.
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Veteran’s 3000km walk from Bluff to Cape Rēinga for mental health cause
Former soldier Shane Anderson is walking with his dog Missy.
Northland’s clean energy boom stalling amid weak power grid links
Energy Bridge plan aims to fix Northland grid and unlock green power projects.
Dargaville High makes history with Northland's first senior Showquest title
Northland’s Dargaville High wins Showquest title with student-written history tale.
NZTA confirms Far North speed cuts and Kaitāia average-speed cameras
Five Far North speed limits are being lowered as average-speed cameras also arrive.
Bream Bay College's Fork taking aim at success in Smokefreerockquest final
From Bream Bay to Wellington – the musical trio are eyeing the Smokefreerockquest crown.
Rare original chimney pots found for historic 150-year-old Northland home
Two-storeyed, Georgian-styled Atkinson House is period-correct after the find in Dunedin.
Northland Hīkoi 4 Health doctors launch book, documentary ahead of reform road trip
Hīkoi 4 Health doctors hit the road again with vision for fairer, modern health system.
One for the books: Zonta sale marks 33 years in Whangārei
The book fair will be at 15 Finlayson St, Whangārei on July 25-26.
$4.5m Govt loan to boost iwi-led mussel spat nursery in Far North
The loan backs a new mussel spat nursery at Houhora Bay in Far North
Retiring Northport boss signs off after guiding port's evolution
Jon Moore steps down as Northport chief after decades in maritime industry.
Shellfish ban in Whangārei Harbour extended to aid stock recovery
Marsden and Mair banks closures extended to aid Whangārei shellfish recovery.
From paddock to plate: Growing truffle boom sees Northlanders join $2500/kg trade
New Zealand has about 400 truffieres, including several in Northland.
From tiny Tinopai to the Warriors: Ocean Tierney signs for NRLW campaign
A Tinopai league player has signed a 2026 development deal with the Warriors.
Backlash after Whangārei bird centre fined over visitor holding kiwi chick
The public has rallied behind the recovery centre after DoC imposed the fine.
Far North boaties celebrate Annette Hall’s decades keeping waters safe
The Far North gamefish community plans a special day to honour a marine radio legend.
Author channels loss into book of hope after brother's death
Debby Curreen's new book gathers 37 writings from 27 people bereaved by suicide.
Northland rugby-driven charity grows its reach after Parliamentary games in Russell
Northland's Rugby for Life expands into Auckland with support from Sir Michael Jones.
Last Kamo lions to live out days as sanctuary closes to the public for good
Last four lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary retire quietly with park closed.
'You may save a life': Veteran donor urges more Northlanders to give blood
Whangārei’s Craig Land has made 175 blood and plasma donations since the 1960s.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza sells all tickets in just 11 minutes
Record quick ticket sell out for 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
'Hard to believe': Quarry owner loses $4.2m council payout after Supreme Court ruling
Whangārei District Council wins legal challenge in two-decade quarry dispute.
Northland golfers charging ahead in speed golf boom with 5 in NZ's World Champs team
Five Northland golfers have made New Zealand’s 16-man world champs squad.
Northland road crews finish 186km of highway works amid heavy rain
Wet Northland summer fails to halt NZTA’s major highway repairs.
From classrooms to communities: Northlanders recognised in King’s Birthday list
Their work spans te reo Māori, rugby league, health, business and inclusion.
'The kids were buzzing': Tangowahine’s tiny team wins Showquest debut
All 14 Tangowahine School students took the stage for their bee-themed show.
From baby chicks to wild ruru - 20 years volunteering at Whangārei bird rescue centre
Volunteer Rochelle Ford marks 20 years of saving native birds at Whangārei centre.
Northland kiwifruit growers reap record $136m as sales surge
Northland kiwifruit growers bank $136m from bumper crop.
New Whangārei bouldering gym targets pathway to Olympic climbing podium
From Whangārei wall to Olympic stage: New bouldering gym chases big dreams.
‘It was so empowering’ Walker’s 3000km trek for others
Trekker walks 3000km and raises $9500 for life-changing IBD camp.
Northland home values are climbing — but still off peak amid global uncertainty
Northland is back on the ladder — but not at the top yet, says an industry expert.
The rescuer rescued: Firefighter saved by chopper crew
Mitchell Brown is sharing his story as part of Chopper Appeal Month.