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Is summer taking a rain check in Northland?
The rain is continuing to disrupt events and camping trips.
Joe Bennett: How the sound of whistling has become the sound of tumbleweeds
Opinion: There was a time when remote villages used whistling as a language.
Carolyn Hansen: Ride the momentum
It’s harder to stop the train and start it again then it is to keep it rolling.
News briefs from Northland: Widespread alcohol bans, and get a free haircut for the kids
News snippets from Northland
Cancer patient fears beloved companion cat stolen - offers reward for return
Tim and Jane Scripps bought Lenghi into their lives as comfort during Tim's cancer battle.
Public hui unites coastal community to aid kelp restoration project
A public hui in early December 2022 educated the public, who wanted to get involved.
Spectacle of sail set to return to Russell
The annual tall ships race is one of the Bay’s top sailing and social events.
News in brief: Funding boost for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The latest news from around the region.
Photos rolling in for Magic of Summer photo competition
If you are out and about enjoying summer in Northland, we want to see your photos.
Summer fun: Two free family events on Paihia beach
The beach dig will be held on Jan 14 followed by the popular sandcastle comp on Jan 28.
Your guide to Whangārei activities which will keep the kids entertained
A list of family-friendly things to do these summer holidays.
Two passengers killed after ute hits tree fallen on power lines
The ute collided with the tree - and kept going until it hit a second tree.
Te Hiku cannabis start-up’s push to legalise cannabis by end of 2024
Cannabis expert says legalisation debate a clash of beliefs/values versus science.
News briefs: Alcohol banned in public in Whangārei areas
Latest snippets from around the region.
Campers hunker down as wind and rain hammers Northland
Some campgrounds have emptied out; at others stoic campers are determined to stay put.
John Williamson: Our roads will degrade further without a massive makeover
It’s clear that many of our roads are like broken windows.
Wild weather causes chaos including two deaths as ute hits downed tree
Tragedy on Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd takes two members of one family.
More than 22,000 Covid cases over past week, 56 further deaths
Eight peope are in ICU with the virus.
Failed Whangārei shop burglary ends in car crash
A failed burglary ended in a head-on car crash in Whangārei on Wednesday morning.
One critical after crash on SH1 south of Whangārei
Delays on SH1 south of Whangārei after serious crash.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
Full investigation into Code of Conduct complaint against Whangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly
A complaint was laid by a member of the public.
More kākā flying over Northland as pest control efforts work
Pest control programmes seem to be encouraging the return of native parrots.
David Grindle: Holidays Act changes are coming in 2023
The changes will mostly be well received.
Mum's whānau seek donations for terminally ill lifelong volunteer
Lisa Richards is known for Love Soup, brekkies and lunches in Northland schools and more.
Sweet squash first crop planted at Kaipara irrigation demo site
Squash is first crop at Kaipara Water irrigation demonstration site
‘They’re driving out in droves’: Campground exodus ahead of storm as Civil Defence urges caution
It was looking like the best summer in three years - until this week.
NI holiday hotspots put on alert, swathe of warnings as subtropical storm nears
Civil Defence urges campers to hatch a wet weather plan head of 30 hr-plus deluge.
‘Where is mummy’: Shock after young Kiwi mum dies on family trip
Bianca Antonia Sasha Spence died suddenly while visiting family in India on December 30.
Transformation Project co-design model has potential to be used across Aotearoa
This is a breakthrough for wastewater treatment.
38 people died on Northland's roads in 2022 - the highest for 22 years
The 'Road to Zero' seems far away after shocking year on Northland's roads.
Theft from Whangārei playground leaves community angry and upset
Whangārei community leader at a loss to understand theft from kids playground.