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Not all doom and gloom: Northland building companies positive about future despite challenges
Northland's building industry continues to struggle with issues but is mainly optimistic.
Northland news in brief: Man charged with arson pleads insanity
The latest news bites from around the region.
Local catering legend serves up kai course at Far North REAP
Far North REAP's fastest-filling adult education course to begin a new session next week
Live: Heavy rain lashes Auckland, Northland - cold blast sweeps NZ
Temperatures will drop with snow on alpine passes and heavy rain in the upper North.
More rain hinders efforts to build slip bypass for isolated Panguru
Road access to Panguru has been limited since July and almost completely cut since August.
Carruth House closing due to declining student numbers
Whangarei Boys' High School boarding hostel opened in 1927.
Watch: Man's rage-fuelled rampage at Northland McDonald's
Police are searching for a man who went on a rampage at a drive-thru in Whangārei.
Kaitaia sets new NZ winter weather record
Figures confirm what we all suspected: 2022's winter was the warmest & wettest on record.
New school cricket programme breaking boundaries
The programme launched in Northland is all about fun and participation for youngsters.
Comment: Lengthy wait lists for specialist care, surgery
Dr Shane Reti says thousands waiting 12 months-plus for specialist assessment or surgery
Northland Taniwha end long drought with a win over big brothers
Three scintillating tries and a Herculean defensive effort enough for Northland.
Community fund grows food resilience in vulnerable region
Recent adverse weather events and disrupted roads have highlighted Northland's weak spots.
Couple stopped to fill waterbottle reportedly found dead man in waterfall
Police are appealing for any information after a man was found dead on SH1 yesterday.
Covid-19: 1709 new community cases, 11 further virus related deaths
Cases, deaths and hospitalisations continue to fall.
Win sends home fans into a frenzy at Semenoff Stadium
Scenes of joy as Northland beat Auckland for the first time at home.
Body on road closes Northland highway
"Enquiries are being made into the circumstances of the death," police say.
'Miracle' no one killed in crash which struck tangi convoy
Fire crews thought 'carnage' when turning up at SH10 crash scene.
Ace kicker Hawkins out for three games after red card
Northland have prepared well for crucial match against Auckland in Whangārei
TV's Ted Lasso gives lessons on kindness that are sometimes misunderstood - Vaughan Gunson
Columnist Vaughan Gunson examines kindness through Ted Lasso TV series
Northland news in brief: Boat ramp work and more
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: First ever conversation with a conspiracy theorist
Columnist Joe Bennett has met his first conspiracy theorist - in the shower.
Roll call: Whangārei District Councillors' attendance rates revealed
Whangārei District Councillor meeting attendance records made pubic
A beast of a business: Vets will disappear if status quo continues
Northland vets urge the public to lead with kindness as their profession struggles.
Whangārei school turns to food vouchers to boost attendance
Three regular students at Whangārei Primary School to get supermarket vouchers each week.
Brent Eastwood on what life would be like without play
Reduce barriers to play to increase community well being - Brent Eastwood
SH1 Mangamuka closure piles costs on to Kaitaia businesses
Some businesses report turnover falling by up to 40 per cent as the gorge remains shut.
Singer toy sewing machine a stitch in time
How a toy sewing machine was designed to shape the future of women.
First SH1 was closed by slips. Could SH10 be next?
Bridge on SH10 near Puketona was closed to overweight vehicles in March due to cracking.
Five reasons that muscle matters … a lot
The question remains. Why, when less calories are going in is weight not coming off?
Bucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for man
People caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.
Live: 1800 new cases, 10 Covid-related deaths as PM announces settings review
New infections and hospital rates have fallen steadily across August.
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Rainbow Warrior bombing recalled as TV series visits site of wreck
TV crew visits Matauri Bay for series that uses objects to tell the story of New Zealand.