Whangārei District Council sells buildings to cultural centre trust so work can progress on Hihiaua
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Northlanders scoop two basketball awards
The Basketball NZ awards were given out in Wellington on Saturday night.
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New Zealand is just under 20,000 cases away from reaching the one million milestone.
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Seven youths arrested on SH1 near Wellsford by police Eagle crew
Two officers from the helicopter ran to the scene and took the seven youths into custody.
Man charged after drugs and cash found in police search warrants
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He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
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Northlanders getting support from Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa fund
Fund helps Northern Wairoa community's "play trailer" get off the ground.
Joe Bennett: A long-lasting fascination with Nessie
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'My hero': Firefighter daughter reflects on her inspiring mother
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'I can't go out to hang my washing': Kāinga Ora tenant living in fear of neighbour
A state housing tenant says her family is being terrorised by her neighbour.
'The only limit to our impact is our imagination and our commitment'
Words carry power and our personal stamp.
Northland-wide local government climate change adaptation strategy implemented
Northland has nation's first local government climate change adaptation strategy.
'Women let down by system': ACC pays out $27m to women harmed by health treatment
'There are so many areas that could be improved to better [women's] outcomes," GP says.
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News snippets from Northland
Divers found with130 undersized pāua; and an overturned car slows commuter traffic.
'I'm the only fulla from the wops' Hokianga teen off to London's Globe theatre
'I can't wait to share Māori culture to a wider audience on the Globe stage'
Airport opposition: Ruatangata residents air views on proposal
Meeting gives locals a chance to have their say on moving Whangārei airport from Onerahi.
'It's unbearable': Dog owners won't give up search for four-legged friend
$5000 reward and no questions asked for safe return of dog missing in Waipapa.
'Humbled': Governor-General's historic welcome home in North
Dame Cindy Kiro's visit harks back to the final signature to Te Tiriti in Northland.
Whangārei's Oruku Landing development to get $10m investment
Northland development company looking at putting $10 million into Oruku Landing centre
Live: 7347 Covid cases today, 24 deaths with virus
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Traffic slow on Riverside Dr after minor crash
Traffic was slow on Riverside Dr this morning after a crash.
Govt numbers for surgical waiting list show only part of the truth
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Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
News snippets from Northland
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'I just want it to stop': Human waste entering Waitangi River
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Northland hosting Breast Cancer Foundation's pink caravan Pinkie
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