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'Everyone should do it': Give four-day working week a go, business owner urges
Pressure ramps up for businesses to trial a four-day working week.

Carolyn Hansen: Health and the mind body connection
With a little effort you can train your brain to think the thoughts you want to think

Whangārei's Good Samaritans recognised with Civic Honours
From a devoted kaumātua to environmental pioneer - meet the people making Whangārei great.

Giving second-hand books as presents
Presents aren't only for receiving they are also for giving.

Whangārei Fringe 2022: Living room musical hits main stage
A living room musical based on themes of teenage pregnancy and forced adoption.

Young sportspeople urged to apply for annual scholarships of 2K
Sport Northland scholarship applications close in just under two weeks.

Special abilities students take film worldwide
Lady Penelope's Heirlooms is written and produced by Year 11 special ability students.

Are hayfever and allergies actually worse in Northland?
The main cause of hayfever in Northland may surprise you - and no, it's not privet.

Our Treasures: Art reveals the early settler experience
What was it like to be an early settler?

'Quirky', 'funny', 'deeply moving': Our Schools Short Story competition winners
The judges were impressed with the standard of the writing.

Mayoral candidate says he is not endorsing himself through political lobby group
A local councillor and now mayoral candidate has been accused of endorsing himself

Mangamuka Gorge closure: 'This will happen again' says Far North deputy mayor
The Gorge's future looks uncertain with alternate routes likely to be sought: Ann Court.

Strong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup games
Women's rugby teams to enjoy non-match activities in Northland during their stay.

Public invited to memorial service for the Queen
The memorial service will begin at 5pm on October 2 at the Whangārei Anglican Church.

Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival canned as bad weather looms
Refunds are currently being processed for ticket holders to the popular event.

What's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?
A bach with 6.4ha of freehold land is up for grabs in the Far North for a mere $175,000.

Bikes and cars wanted to join Pink Ribbon Ride
The ride for bikes, trikes and cars sets off this Saturday morning.

Local body elections: Low voter turnout blamed on outdated voting system
"Get off your chuff and vote," Mayor urges residents.

Wyn Drabble: Springing back from a horrible experience
The garden will promote feelings of calm, inner peace and even joy

Whangārei Fringe 2022: A library with a human twist
People are encouraged to interact with a 'human book' in a bid to 'unjudge' others.

More delays as second slip discovered on Brynderwyn Hills
The addition of a second slip is only expected to add up to 10 minutes to travel times.

Surveillance audit: Cops will investigate use of CCTV network
Privacy Commissioner questions police access of surveillance network.

Trial date set for two men accused of central city murder
Two men will stand trial in November for the murder of Haze Peihopa in Whangārei in 2021.

'Every second counts': Driver cut free after Ruakākā crash
Two people were critically injured when their cars collided on State Highway 1 last night.

Critical injuries after crashes on SH1 and in Auckland
Road also closed near Ōpōtiki after early morning crash.

School brekkie programme hits milestone
Food programmes keep school children well fed

Whangārei Fringe 2022: What the Folk strumming life into the genre
An instrument petting zoo is part of the mini-folk festival destined in the city this week

Karikari resident hopes to reach whānau of Te Kao elders who met the Queen
Yerkovich wants Te Kao descendants to know story about their tūpuna visiting the Queen