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New Kaipara mayor's promise: Looking at every possible way to cut council costs
Mayor Craig Jepson wants to simplify council processes and focus on expenditure.
Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup
The visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.
Photos: 1000+ paddlers converge on Waitangi for Waka Ama long-distance champs
The event marked a welcome return to competition after two years of Covid-19 disruption.
Women's Rugby World Cup: It's show time in Whangārei!
Stay tuned for the latest on the opening day of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Your Vote 2022: Progressive results show who will debut in Māori wards
Nine new Māori ward councillors elected across North.
Your Vote 2022: Preliminary results flip race for NRC Bay of Islands seat
Progressive results are in for the Northland Regional Council - find out who made it here.
Three choppers, multiple fire trucks at spreading fire
The terrain and wind were making it difficult to fight the fire.
Two new mayors and one tight race: Latest figures tilt Far North results
Far North mayoral candidate Moko Tepania has overtaken Ann Court in preliminary results.
Hooked on the best spot in the world: TV star set to move into dream home
TV fishing personality Matt Watson explains why building his dream home was a mission.
Not just an old man's game: Kids golf championship rolls into Northland
The Eagles Boys & Girls NZ Championship is to be held at Mangawhai Golf Club next week.
High costs to take up most of the record milk payout
Fonterra to pay a record $9.50 per kg/MS to Northland dairy farmers.
World Cup comes to Whangārei: Why you should get involved
The delayed Women's Rugby World Cup is set to kick off in Whangārei.
Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?
Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.
Comment: Wrestling with the demons that torment us at night
Joe Bennett explores the world of dreams.
Scrimshaw carvings and an uncomfortable history of whaling
The art of engraving or carving in bone is called scrimshaw.
Ready to book your summer holiday? We've got all you need to know
A travel guide to your summer holiday.
Top 10 things to do between watching Women's Rugby World Cup matches
How to spend quality time in Northland in between Rugby World Cup games
Factors that influence our hunger
Exercise habits have a huge impact on our energy intake.
Motorists to feel pinch of rising petrol prices again
Supply and demand issues will likely lead to higher fuel prices.
Rugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World Cup
The duo had to stop strangers from blowing the precious Rugby World Cup match whistle.
It says to New Zealand and the rest of the world that disabled people are not wanted and are a burden
The policy essentially bars disabled people from other countries from moving here.
News in brief: Reduced speed limit on Brynderwyn Hill; Loop Rd road works restart
News snippets from across the region.
New venture brings pride, jobs and strawberries
Iwi-council venture aims to get strawberries into shops weeks ahead of the competition.
Teen claims shooting of rival's house was not gang-related
Gang prospect flew from Christchurch for organised shooting of rival's Whangārei house.
Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight
For the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.
US rugby stars 'hijack' Northland cafe, devour 90 pies in two hours
A local cafe owner is ecstatic after US women rugby players spent more than $1000 on pies.
Local election day looms: What to expect
Progressive election results are expected by late Saturday afternoon.
News in brief: Far North kina population surveyed; child recovering after incident in pools
News snippets from across the region.
PM and rugby players twirl to Poi E at Pohe Island
Rugby World Cup players twirled poi with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday.
Ahipara occupation marks first anniversary as leader trespassed
Occupation leader says local hapū and land owner are 'both innocent in this predicament'.
'Misogynist attitudes still exist': Exhibition about obstacles, successes of women in rugby
Women's rugby has come far but misogynist attitudes still exists, says Herstory curator.
Māori urged to hit the polls - 'It's not too late'
This election will gauge what more needs to be done to improve Māori participation.
Boy recovering after Whangārei pool incident
The boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition late yesterday afternoon.