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The department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.
Men with hammers allegedly rob Whangārei service station
GAS Tikipunga was robbed, and Vodafone Okara Park ram-raided within 3 hours.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
We just need the road open: $100m for Mangamuka Gorge repairs
Residents have cautiously welcomed more funding for Mangamukas.
Peanut industry in Northland provides opportunities for our economy
We’re now exploring future opportunities.
Glinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks ban
The four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.
Emily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of light
Opinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.
NZ’s biggest solar farm due to power up Kaitaia next year
Lodestone's Far North solar farm will have 20ha of panels spread across 100ha of farmland.
Whangārei mum trying to ease the pressure on families this Christmas
Last year, 41 families received a box full of groceries from Emily Johnson and her team.
‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyed
Police, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.
Police arrest and charge second person in relation to Onerahi homicide investigation
Bob Kleiman, 56, was found dead at a house in Onerahi on October 27.
Waka Kotahi announces another $86m for SH1 Mangamuka Gorge repairs
Waka Kotahi has secured another $86m for SH1 Mangamuka gorge but will it be enough?
Another robbery, ram raid in Whangārei
Whangārei’s GAS service station in Tikipunga has been robbed
‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle
Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.
Far North school defends decision to close: 'Total conflict with our beliefs'
Kaitāia Abundant Life School has copped criticism for not supporting its young students.
Kevin Page: Golf bag grabs centre stage during not-so-quiet round
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Mana enhancing approach to emergency housing praised by Human Rights Commission
Chief commissioner Paul Hunt called He Korowai Trust's approach "mana enhancing".
100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden Pt
Ruakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.
Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?
Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.
Whangārei firefighters happy with pay offer
Firefighters will receive a 20-24 per cent pay rise and more psychological support.
Another thing to worry about: Far North farmers maize crops riddled with fall armyworm
A nasty plant pest from across the ditch is “annihilating” Far North farmers’ maize crops.
Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei
A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.
Watch: 'Unreal' moment Northland angler catches whale
A Northland angler captured the 'unreal' moment he caught a whale. Video / Steven King
From Tiri to Tahi: "It doesn't take long to change the world"
The remarkable transformation of a rundown cattle farm into a blueprint for the future.
42,740 cases, 64 deaths in past 7 days; Covid wave keeps climbing
Wastewater virus levels are trending upwards as health officials release Covid numbers.
Watch: Angler lands 464kg black marlin at Paihia
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Northland news snippets: Mobile Bay Barge back; 17,000 to fly north
News in brief from across Northland and surrounds.
Arabic Language Week a success in Whangārei
Whangārei schoolteacher and wife teach public how to write their names in Arabic.
Whangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stress
People who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.
Hit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racers
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