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Comment: Speed key to securing NZ's snail farming future
Due to our climate and high rainfall, we can grow snails more efficiently
Joe Bennett: New technology has meant handwriting has become obsolete
When there were no printing presses, every copy of the Bible was a unique manuscript.
Flights hit as thick fog covers district
Disruption for travellers after 'perfect conditions' produce blanket of fog in Whangārei
History of chairs on display at Whangārei Museum
Whangārei Museum display features history of chairs, including Whangārei Mayor's chair
Registration opens for the popular Poor Knights Crossing event
Wing foilers to race alongside ocean ski and waka ama paddlers at Poor Knights Crossing.
Work starting on Kamo High School's $22 million revamp
Kamo High school's $22M rebuild underway
Dog mauling death: Victim named, two dogs put down, police search for injured third dog
A third dog is still on the run after a Far North man was fatally mauled on Thursday.
Bizarre crime spree: Thieves take three cars, one shower and a packet of chips
Police hope public can help solve case of peckish crims who used a shower and lost a gun.
About 25 dogs at the property where man mauled to death
Police don't have a description yet of the pack of dogs responsible for man's death.
Covid: 19 deaths, 5296 cases today; expert's second wave warning
There are now 40,673 active cases in the community - the lowest figure in weeks.
SH1 near Kauri temporarily closed after two-vehicle crash
One person is in serious condition after two-vehicle crash north of Whangārei.
All in a day's work: Kerikeri powerlifter lifts herculean weights to win at national comp
Northland powerlifting dynamo Trish Muldrock wins at the NZ Powerlifting Champs..
News briefs: Upsurge Arts Festival returns; and sealing work to start
Snippets of news from around the region.
Fur seal death on Northland beach after attack by two dogs shocks local
DoC investigating dog attack that killed fur seal on Northland's Baylys Beach
Noise mitigation needed for hundreds of homes if Northland Rescue Helicopters move to Whangārei Airport
Meeting thrashed out potential options to mitigate or reduce the impact of extra noise.
Northlanders urged to prepare for winter downpours, summer droughts
Whopping 572mm rain for Kerikeri; overall July was NZ's wettest and fourth warmest ever.
Mixing grapes with beer a winning combo for Kerikeri craft brewery
A Kerikeri craft brewery is toasting several wins at the Brewers Guild of NZ Beer Awards.
Kerikeri kiwifruit company loses challenge in Employment Court
Trainee orchard manager's dismissal before 90 days wrong, ERA rules.
Man mauled to death by pack of dogs in Northland
Three dogs are still on the loose with the public warned to be wary.
Kiwi legends L.A.B and UB40 founder Ali Campbell have Northland shows over Waitangi Weekend
Northland shows from L.A.B and UB40 founder Ali Campbell over Waitangi Weekend
Former funeral home worker paid $25k after cutting finger during embalming process
'I didn't realise the seriousness of the cut,' Taylor told the Authority.
Submissions invited on Proposed District Plan
FNDC invites residents to submit their ideas for Proposed District Plan.
Kerikeri students sail to Cook Islands development regatta
Far North students spend school holidays on the high seas.
Opponents of Northland Rescue Helicopter base shift saying moving to airport would breach noise limits
Opponents say moving Northland Rescue Helicopter base to airport would breach noise levels
Fall armyworm spotted in Northland
A notifiable pest with an appetite for maize and corn has popped up in Northland.
Bay News: Artist finds inspiration in the North
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Magnolia Open Days help students' fundraiser blossom
Four garden events will help Whangārei 'Dreamers' make Rarotonga trip a reality.
David Grindle: Fair Pay Agreements – (a lot) more than what they seem
The FPA process will achieve one of its purposes of enhancing wages for lower-tier earners
'It's a tough market': Northland's unemployment rate hits 15-year low
Latest labour market figures show Northland's unemployment rate at 2.9 per cent.
Lamb raid at Whangārei care home
Residents at a Whangārei rest home were delighted with the visit of two little lambs.
John Williamson: Let's have a closer look at the cause of the pothole problem
Heavy vehicles cause the problems on our roads.