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New bites: Dog trialists taking on Waikato; culvert project wins international award

News in brief from Northland.

Striking nurses say low pay hurting access to primary health care

Nurses were striking to "demand respect and bring attention" to the issues.

Kerikeri firefighter to take on 42km marathon in full kit

Simon Trye has been pushing his body to new limits for the past three years.

Tropical cocktail: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds and humidity to blast NZ

Unusual warmth will be dished up across the country, with a side of wild weather.

Aotearoa Māori Surf Champs return to Far North after two-year Covid delay

More than 100 surfers from 21 iwi took to the waters in Ahipara.

No, you can't recycle your milk cartons

Northlanders are being encouraged to learn what they can and cannot recycle.

More properties for sale, prices stagnant

More properties are on the market in Northland as they take longer to sell.

Northland based leopard seal research makes groundbreaking discovery

Northland-based research makes startling discovery about leopard seals

10th world title in sights of Northland axeman Jason Wynyard

Northland axeman Jason Wynyard to chop wood in Sweden, vying for 10th world title.

Having a kōrero in a barber's chair: New doco series aimed at Northland youth

A legendary hangout for Far North rangatahi is the focus of two new documentary series.

Northland Primary Health Care and Plunket nurses to strike today

Nurses are holding public rallies over employers' inability to deliver pay parity.

'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder

A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.

Comment: Minimum wage and the trickle-up effect on business

Labour Day commemorates the struggle for ordinary workers to gain basic rights.

Help wanted after Whangārei discovery of invasive bat-wing passion flower vine again

Second discovery of invasive vine in Whangārei prompts call for public help

Fiji women's rugby team humbled by support in Whangārei

Unfazed by their loss, the Fijiana team took fond memories of their stay in Whangārei.

News snippets from Northland: Mayor and deputy to be sworn in; scholarship opportunity

News in brief from Northland

Central Whangārei property for sale had been seen as site for $60m hotel development

Whangārei property up for sale at Town Basin suitable for hotel.

Reece plumbing and bathroom showroom opens in Whangārei

Plumbing and bathroom products supplier Reece opens outlet in Whangārei