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'There were just happy faces everywhere' - jolly and bright festivities over the weekend
The Whangārei Christmas Parade and Santa Run bought smiles to the faces of many.
Compulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threat
The possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.
'The fireball, it was huge' - Missing meteorite could still be found
What should people look for if they did want to search for the meteorite?
All are welcome for two free Christmas Day lunches
There's no reason to be going without or lonely on the big day.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Ruakākā Dog Rescue's simple festive wish for safe, loved canines
"Our Christmas wish is simple. We dream of every dog finding a safe, secure home."
Man who died of rabies could not have been helped, expert says
Health workers took the correct precautions, expert says.
News in brief: Waitangi Kindergarten's winning sunflowers
The latest news bites from around the region.
'It’s like an adventure' Family sailing across the world embrace Whangārei life
The voyage has not been without its challenges.
Joe Bennett: Let’s hear it for the house sparrow
Perhaps the most famous sparrow of all is an imaginary one.
'You are a monster': Victim of stepfather’s sexual abuse speaks out as family disown her
Man jailed for more than 10 years for sexually abusing girl.
Meet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awards
Northlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.
Dazzling lights, festive inflatables, a snow globe: Your 2023 Christmas Lights Trail guide
Get your dose of Christmas cheer by checking out the hordes of homes lit up.
Family share sense of relief as man charged in relation to fatal Panguru dog attack
Neville Thomson died on August 4 last year after he was attacked by six dogs at his home.
Chronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the call
The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi
Doctors feel fobbed off after smokefree protest letter referred to associate minister
The 18 emergency medicine specialists received a brief response to their letter.
'Time to move on': Kelvin Davis calls time on his political career
Senior Labour MP Kelvin Davis calls it quits.
What to do these summer holidays in Northland
A list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Seniors ASAP Trust 'absolutely overwhelmed' by demand for elder abuse help
Everyone can play a part in preventing or stopping elder abuse, the trust says.
New Zealand’s first rabies death reveals horror of disease
Filipino man died from rabies in New Zealand in March.
Move to lower speed limits hitting bumps after Government changes announced
“The work should still be happening regardless.”
'No mana:' Victim's life shattered after being assaulted, left for dead
The offender found the victim he assaulted still in the same position the next day.
Drivers urged to make better decisions after man stopped twice on same night over legal breath alcohol limit
“Decisions, decisions: Drivers, are you ready for this challenge?”
Plumes of smoke drift across harbour as rubbish fire burns in Ruakākā
Plumes of smoke can be seen across Whangārei Harbour
Security concerns front of mind for Waitangi Day as Treaty debate heats up
Providing a safe environment for robust debate will be key on February 6.
Warning over swimming, water contact in Whangārei Town Basin
People and pets should stay out of the water due to an algal bloom.
Race against time pays off as Whangārei Christmas Parade saved and ready to go
Saturday will see the parade in full swing, including fair ground rides, food and crafts
Iwi put foot down over ashes being scattered at Cape Reinga
'It is very much a place for the living.'
A lot of people are culturally bankrupt and want a way to their Māoritanga
Ngāpuhi will rejoice with a massive hui in Auckland at the weekend.
News in brief: Missing elephant statues; police called because of paintball gun
The latest news bites from around the region.
BOI Coastguard dealing with thefts; Bunnings leads language journey
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
John Williamson: Our car increase is outstripping our population increase
OPINION: 85,000 new vehicles were registered in the first six moths of 2023.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Special Olympics Whangārei 'woefully short of volunteers'
The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.
Quit-smoking organisation inundated with people addicted to vaping
Vapes should not be promoted by Government, trust says.