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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ex-army major aims to raise $1m by walking length of NZ
Determined 68-year-old hoping to raise whopping sum for Doctors Without Borders.
Briefs: TEEKS wins big at Rolling Stone awards; no scallops on menu this season
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland-based Pakistani appeals for help as flooding batters home nation
Whangārei mum pleads for monetary help for flood-ravaged Pakistanis.
Four season in one day at Whangārei Primary School Sports Association's cross country champs
Whangārei Primary School cross country champs saw all kinds of weather at Barge Park
Northland bowls season officially starts this weekend after awards presented
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from the Northland bowls scene.
Security staff in high demand as retailers worry over burglaries, ram raids
Demand is increasing for security guards - and so is aggression towards them.
Kaipara councillor made to apologise for code of conduct breach
A Kaipara District Councillor's claims sound had been tampered with were inaccurate.
Live: 2066 new Covid cases, 286 people in hospital, 3 in ICU
The latest results are promising, a fortnight out from the next traffic light review.
Binge-drinking police officers breached code of conduct
Boozing police drank out of vessel fashioned to look like a riot control baton.
Kaipara council looking at $5.9m piece of Mangawhai land for sport and recreation
Community feedback wanted on proposed purchase before final decision made.
Open Arms reaches out helping hand with lunch packs
Struggling families helped with free school lunch packs every Monday in Whangārei.
Youth walks on 10 charges, judge criticises tardy health service
Youth walks free from another 10 charges due to delayed psychological report.
John Williamson: School bus safety still needs an urgent fix
We need to continue to push for better safety around our school buses, says Williamson.
Money not behind the gap in doctors for Hokianga - health authority
Staff availability - not money - is behind the concerning situation in Rawene Hospital.
Hands-on science camp thrills Te Hiku tamariki
Geo Noho camp inspires with its blend of Western science, mātauranga Māori and more
Bay News: Walking weekend, music and Upsurge Festival
A weekly catch-up on news from the Bay of Islands.
News snippets from Northland
Utes damaged in SH1 crash; and Poor Knights Crossing on again.
Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home
Long-term Northland SPCA residents looking for loving homes