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Premium Painting Solutions' tip-top painting
Premium Painting Solutions’ work on this complex new-build in Maunu, Whangarei, helped it win the supreme 2024 Master Painter of the Year title.
'Terrifying': Northland man goes on alleged drug-induced rampage
Police say the incident was scary for both victims and the man's family.
'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study health
Eloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.
Haunted in the aisles: Joe Bennett’s 'scandalous' supermarket moment
Opinion: There was fire behind her eyes. She wasn’t happy.
'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse
'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.
Prime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decision
The prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.
Something for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comeback
The Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.
'I wish I’d never gone to work': Man's remorse after killing mate in workplace accident
Fulton Hogan worker Tane Maihi drove a roller machine into his mate.
Three Dargaville businesses targeted in early morning burglary
Three businesses on Victoria St were targeted about 2.30am.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is an opportunity for everyone to learn, student says
Principals say te reo is the lifeblood of Aotearoa and its use should be encouraged.
Northern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL Championship
Whangārei’s Northern Swords campaign proved to be a significant success at tournament.
'My life was a lie': Paedophile teacher's shocking admission
One of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole for a second time.
Surf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champs
Whangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northlander’s te reo Māori journey: From opera singer to council interpreter
Opera singer Kawiti Waetford converts council meetings from te reo Māori to English
Frustrated Far North mayor tells people to 'bloody look after' their dogs
Mayor calls on residents to look after their dogs.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
Final day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.
Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.
On The Road with John Williamson- Enforced Speed Limit Increases
Opinion: It’s pretty sad that speed limits should be politicised in this way.
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
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Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections
News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers
Four children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.
Far North council meeting heralds new te reo Māori dawn
A council meeting held in 80% te reo Māori heralds ongoing growth in the language’s use.
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.
'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continue
Two similar crimes happened just last week in the same suburb.
'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes
The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.
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