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Follow the rules around burning or risk a fine, NRC warns

Warning out for Northlanders ahead of the spring burning season.

Children's life in squalor

A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum

There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time

Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on

Bittersweet moment: Kaipara owner puts iconic hotel on the market after five decades in her family

After 52 years in the same family it is time for a change.

Airport sign advertising Northland's McLeod's Brewery doesn't breach advertising rules

No action after complaint over billboard at airport for Waipū brewery.

Comment: A wolf in plant-based chicken burgers' clothing

Joe Bennett says curiosity led him into the realm of plant-based chicken

Teacher launches petition to ban cellphones in school

A national ban of cellphones in schools would send a strong message, the teacher says.

Jonny Wilkinson knows full well the value of work to a disabled person

It's somewhat refreshing for disability to be used as a political football in employment.

Our Treasures: Pioneering writer at home in room with a view

Janet Watkins shares family photos and the tale of the day the belvedere came down

Locals urged to come on board on major conservation project

Whangārei Heads could be declared a regional park to further enhance its natural beauty.

Northland news in brief: Vandal damages smart bin, footpath closed

Catch up on what's happening around the region.

Kamo High students win big with animation film

The short film Change is Now is themed around the climate crisis and sustainability.

'They know that no one is coming': Do rest home residents still need to be locked down?

People aged 70 and older make up 83.4 per cent of all Covid-related deaths in New Zealand.

Storm repair bill could hit $5m, FNDC says

Of 50 local roads affected by the storm one is still closed - with no opening in sight.

Live: 2780 new cases, 20 Covid-related deaths

An expert says there are areas in which our pandemic response could be improved.

Mangamuka Gorge reopening timeline still up in the air

The latest update on the Mangamuka Gorge reopening. Spoiler - we're still waiting.

Grab opportunity, rural leadership scholar urges

Applications open for next recipient of rural scholarship.

Used toilet paper, smelly water flows through Kaitaia street

Sewage manhole continues to overflow on Far North road.