Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.
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Kerikeri land sold to Australian company; pets to appear on postage stamps
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Balance of proceeds from liquidated children's home be donated
Childrten's home liquidated as it was too expensive to run
Whole of Northland benefits from tourism industry
Many Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.
Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone
Attempted robbery at knifepoint in Whangārei
The shop has been robbed three times in just three months.
Disoriented by kingfish: Diver descended towards shipwreck and drowned
A diver who drowned while diving above a shipwreck was likely disoriented by fish.
Willow Jean Prime's seat in Cabinet sets an enviable Māori Labour Party record
Promotion is not tokenism or ticking boxes - Willie Jackson.
Compact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchase
Housing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.
Maintenance work on Whangārei to Kauri rail line brought forward
The Northland to Auckland line will not be ready until winter.
Northland news in brief: Whananaki Snorkel day; film screening to celebrate playground
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
'Don't hurt my wife' Gas station manager left helpless as youth commit brazen robbery
It's the same old story for owner Avon Singh, and he's had enough
‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.
Three arrests after ram raid on fire chief’s Paihia gift shop
Youths nabbed in Whangārei; stolen car and watches recovered.
Comment: AI has the potential to change the way we work
Certain roles are more likely to be filled by AI.
'Remarkable': Extensive damage to new rental thousands to repair
Tenant who trashed new rental home also took batteries out of smoke alarms.
Golf tournament raises thousands for Alzheimer’s Northland
Alzheimer’s Northland gets $22,000 from NZ Certified Builders' annual golf fundraiser.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
Three youths arrested after ram raid at Paihia gift shop
Sunday night's raid netted 'an armful' of watches but left a trail of destruction.
Tūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surge
Tūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.
Northland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s Honours
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Kevin Page: My blooming clever plan to avoid the weeding
Daylight saving and deadlines save Kevin Page from more dreaded weeding.
Northland public housing stock increasing again
Number of public homes hit a low in 2017; building now starting to accelerate.
Murderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent couple
In a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.
‘Can’t understand the lack of respect’: Ram-raiders hit gift shop owned by volunteer fire chief
‘Armful’ of watches taken, but jewellery ignored after stolen ute used to smash grille.
Bottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh conviction
Final warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.
Bay of Islands cat rescue fundraiser provides Easter fun
Easter bunny, games and kittens galore at Waimate North children's event.
Artworks aplenty as Whangārei Heads Art Trail makes come back
Crowds return for popular Whangārei Heads Art Trail
'It will have a spiral effect' - what the proposed rates increase could mean
Some residents could be forced to sell up, and rent may increase according to experts
Delays in Whangārei District Council services down to cyclone damage and recovery - Mayor Cocurullo
Massive Cyclone Gabrielle damage behind council taking longer to respond - Mayor
KDC spearheads $68m upgrade for troubled Mangawhai wastewater scheme
$68m upgrade planned for Mangawhai's sewerage scheme
Northland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspicious
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Two more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashed
Court of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.