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Joe Bennett: Russia's 'killer dolphins' are next phase of animal weaponry
Joe Bennett dives into the lengthy history of how man has used animals for warfare.
Scotland and Australia looking for their first win in RWC2021
Australian women's rugby captain focuses on full 80-minute performance against Scotland.
'The last of the old school': Former Hikurangi School principal dies
Bruce Crawford retired from the top job at Hikurangi School last year.
Moko Tepania makes history as Far North's new mayor
Tepania says he's 'incredibly lucky' to be chosen to lead positive change in the Far North
'Not adequately equipped': Big increase in police officers leaving the force
National list MP Shane Reti says Northland needs more police in the right places.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Eagerly-awaited feature match in Whangārei this weekend
England have named a strong run-on side against France for the clash in Whangārei.
Donations needed for lifesaving service
Northland Rescue Helicopter's annual appeal is under way.
Whangārei RSA women's section celebrates 77 year milestone
The women's section has been thriving since being officially formed in the 1940s.
Former rugby coach recalls the moment a 7 year old made Whangārei history
We're trying to find Whangārei's first female rugby player: Can you help?
Council newcomers stamp their mark on election
A breakdown of how many new faces will be around the council tables in Northland.
Whangārei Heads has greatest voter turnout in Northland elections
A long-time resident says the area is always keen to utilise its democratic right.
'Dangerously close to promoting drink-driving': Plans for liquor store on service station site rejected
'Dangerously close' to promoting drink-driving.
Police car shot at in Moerewa, one person in custody
A man surrendered himself to police after the shooting.
Calls for youth centre, better mental health and addiction services to support children and whanau
Calls for a holistic approach to the issue of social deprivation in Kaitaia.
Northland beef farmers strong rebuke to government emission proposal
Fed Farmers Northland lashes out at government over emissions reduction proposals.
Opinion: Where our state highways are getting it right
A lot of work has been done to mitigate the issue of effluent on the region's key roads.
'An experience of a lifetime' says Whangaroa's Raniera Kaio about repatriation pōwhiri
The Whangaroa hapū will now decide how and when their tūpuna koiwi will return home.
Council criticised for taking 'harsh line' on Far North animal rescue
A Northland animal rescue centre has been shut down by a "nitpicking" council.
Northland's kiwi population now in good health
The national icon is now not considered endangered, after years of conservation work.
Comment: Plan for tourism initiatives in Tai Tokerau well underway
Tai Tokerau Northland Destination Management Plan outlined.
Annie Crummer, Ben Makisi to head lineup for Kaitaia's first Pasifika Festival
Cultural acts, food and clothing, among other things, to be on display at the festival.
Bay News: Pupils plant on peninsula; business association revived; Writer in residence in Rawene
The Bay of Islands is alive with the arts, revived community groups, and conservation.
Results expected tomorrow in Far North's knife-edge election
Moko or Ann? At most one more sleep before Far North voters know their new mayor.
Whangārei Fringe Festival: Climate change in sound and imagery
The issue of climate change is being raised a different way - through performance.
Plan for liquor store next to Waipapa service station rejected
Proposal 'comes dangerously close to promoting drink-driving', alcohol clinician says.
MP talks about girls' fear of sport and how to overcome it
Women's Rugby World Cup to inspire girls to take up sports.
Photo exhibition captures North Hokianga's vanishing way of life
Morrow's project started as a 6-month employment scheme. She kept at it for 10 years.
'Big mistakes happening': Exhausted hospital staff working 16-hour shifts, nurse reveals
'It's quite a scary place to be at the moment, to be honest.'
Comment: Spell it out and avoid the anguish
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Council rethink revives hopes for full east-to-west Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Popular 85km bike trail opened fully in 2017 but Ōpua-Kawakawa leg shut since late 2021.