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Boatie boom: 400 vessels expected to descend on Northland during summer
This year there will be about 250 boats in Whangārei Harbour.
'Staff morale is awesome': Businesses stoked with success of four-day working week
Northland businesses have implemented four-day working weeks - here's how it's helped.
Death of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading work
Native frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.
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Building site sets stage for classic hits - Kevin Page
OPINION: 'I launched into classic 70s style in the form of YMCA by the Village People.'
Clearing cricket of sexism: Join the mission - Joe Bennett
Long-time cricketer urges change, denouncing sexist language in cricket's rules and terms.
'Devastated': Four Northland childcare centres closed amid liquidation and debt
The closure has created uncertainty for employees, parents, and the wider community.
Channel outlines energy precinct plants for Marsden Point
Channel wants to become a landlord and enabler for energy projects at Marsden Point.
Bay News: A closer look at news from the Bay of Islands
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
Building site sets stage for classic hits - Kevin Page
OPINION: 'I launched into classic 70s style in the form of YMCA by the Village People.'
Many gardens to explore with safari fundraiser for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Planning done, now time for the charity's garden safari.
News in brief from the Far North - council charges up, car causes scrub fire and spoken word workshops
News snippets from the Far North.
Transforming waste plastic into valuable products earns Far North's Harry Burkhardt major award
Far North iwi leader Harry Burkhardt receives Outstanding Māori Business Leader award
Top Australian medical exam result award for former Kaitāia College old boy John Ward
Kaitāia-born Dr John Ward gets top Australasian award for top exam results
Flexible working: Northland's home worker numbers on the rise
Some employers are pushing for more on-site staff.
Search for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second week
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer
'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial sign
A whānau is heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.
Great news for Far North: Date confirmed for Mangamuka Gorge highway reopening
An event of some sort will be held to coincide with the opening.
Lost its way: Northland street with bad reputation revitalised with new fitness facility
Kings Rd in Paihia is shedding its image as a crime hotspot. Residents reveal how.
Rural news
CHB A&P Show brings equestrian competitors to Waipukurau
Entry to watch the Friday events is free.
Hort NZ chief executive Kate Scott on The Country
Phil Duncan, Kate Scott, Greg Menzies, Kyle Miller, Mark de Lautour, Adam Thompson.
No looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
John Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.
OneRoof property news
Sound healer Jason Friedlander selling his award-winning Westmere home
The striking property has a CV of $10m and is next to the ZURU Toys mansion.
Buyers move fast and scoop up trophy home for $8.25m
Luxury property sells within two weeks of hitting the market.
Homeowners' loan applications rejected - ‘they haven’t got any equity to play with’
Those who bought at market peak may have to wait some time before they can upgrade.
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Car news and advice
Refreshed Kia Sportage teased ahead of November debut
Just three years after the launch of the fifth-generation model, this is a big refresh.
New Mini John Cooper Works arriving in NZ in 2025
Famous JCW name is back for the spiciest version of the new Mini.
Mitsubishi debuts new three-row SUV concept
Company says it's a full 7-seater that doesn't compromise on comfort or style.
Savvy Magazine
Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
More Northland news
Getting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings rise
Northland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?
Significant upgrades to Kaitāia's wastewater systems
The Donald Rd upgrade is first on the agenda.
Teacher training now in Te Hiku with unique Far North programme
Te Hiku teacher training course aims to alleviate Far North teacher shortage.
'You preyed on them': Man jailed for 20 years for raping girls in his care
Victim: 'Every man I looked at was a monster, every boy was a demon'.
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
What does Local Water Done Well mean for Whangārei? - Vince Cocurullo
Whangarei Council plans $85m upgrade to Ruakākā wastewater plant amid rapid growth.
Green shoots appearing for Northland - Shane Reti
OPINION: There’s more work to be done to keep the economy moving.
How to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highway
Land is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?
Leash loosened on Whangārei dog bylaws - what you need to know
People on the streets of Whangārei say they're doubtful new rules will be followed.