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Waiheke Island's new marina cafe and office was spotted in Whangarei harbour.
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Brent Eastwood is looking forward to his new role after 25 years as Sport Northland's CEO.
24 hours of personal training a worthwhile challenge for gym owner
Jack Colbourne is set to train for 24 hours straight to raise mental health awareness.
'Little I can do': Lack of mental health resources slammed by Judge
"No beds available": Courts are being forced to send the mentally unwell to prison.
Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth
Selaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.
Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren
While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.
Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei
Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.
Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries
Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.
Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.
New fire truck crashes on delivery trip to Bay of Plenty station
A brand new fire water pump truck rolled and crashed in the Waikato this morning.
Country’s largest solar farm near Kaitāia producing power soon
Massive solar farm will start producing power in November.
Far North news in brief: Daffodil Day success, meet the candidates and piano quartet
News snippets from the Far North.
High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model
Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.
Battling it out on the dance floor
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Northland’s world boxing champions to fight in home region for first tme
Kaitāia’s Mea Motu and Whangārei’s Lani Daniels set for a fight night in December.
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway all steamed up for Father's Day trips on Gabriel
Kawakawa's Gabriel steam train running Father's Day trips.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Huge win for safety: Speed camera data shows signage is slowing motorists down
New data proves signs at speed cameras work to slow people down. So why aren't there more?
Northland news in brief: Council considers changes to protect pā; alleged burglar naabbed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Wheelchair model features in Kaitāia entry in Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza
Kaitāia's Out of the Blue designers seeking success at Dargaville Wearable Arts contest
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
'He's lost everything': Elderly man lives in toolshed after house burns down
The fire broke out on Friday and stripped Arnold Kalnins of everything he owned.
Opinion: How can councils be more representative of their communities?
OPINION: Councils currently have the opportunity to consider this important question.
Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.
Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on
Raymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.
News in brief: Principal plans to shave head for cancer fundraiser; Free bus pass initiative to end
The latest news bites from around the region.
Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.
Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.
Motu and Daniels want next fights in their hometown Whangārei
Northland fighters preparing for their next encounters.
News in brief: Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson's unique thank you; charity golf tournaments raises $21K
The latest news bites from around the region.
Te Kohu features poems from Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize competition
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Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.