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Search for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second week
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer
'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial sign
A whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.
Lost its way: Northland street with bad reputation revitalised with new fitness facility
Kings Rd in Paihia is shedding its image as a crime hotspot. Residents reveal how.
Building site sets stage for classic hits - Kevin Page
OPINION: 'I launched into classic 70s style in the form of YMCA by the Village People.'
Many gardens to explore with safari fundraiser for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Planning done, now time for the charity's garden safari.
News in brief from the Far North - council charges up, car causes scrub fire and spoken word workshops
News snippets from the Far North.
Top Australian medical exam result award for former Kaitāia College old boy John Ward
Kaitāia-born Dr John Ward gets top Australasian award for top exam results
Flexible working: Northland's home worker numbers on the rise
Some employers are pushing for more on-site staff.
Transforming waste plastic into valuable products earns Far North's Harry Burkhardt major award
Far North iwi leader Harry Burkhardt receives Outstanding Māori Business Leader award
Getting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings rise
Northland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?
Significant upgrades to Kaitāia's wastewater systems
The Donald Rd upgrade is first on the agenda.
Teacher training now in Te Hiku with unique Far North programme
Te Hiku teacher training course aims to alleviate Far North teacher shortage.
'You preyed on them': Man jailed for 20 years for raping girls in his care
Victim: 'Every man I looked at was a monster, every boy was a demon'.
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
What does Local Water Done Well mean for Whangārei? - Vince Cocurullo
Whangarei Council plans $85m upgrade to Ruakākā wastewater plant amid rapid growth.
Green shoots appearing for Northland - Shane Reti
OPINION: There’s more work to be done to keep the economy moving.
How to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highway
Land is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?
Leash loosened on Whangārei dog bylaws - what you need to know
People on the streets of Whangārei say they're doubtful new rules will be followed.
'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back home
When it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons
'Loved every minute' Wendyl Nissen opens up on tough decision to leave Hokianga home
Over a decade ago, Wendyl Nissen fell in love with the Hokianga. What made her leave?
Carolyn Hansen: The rise of personalised fitness trends
OPINION: Fitness routines have gone virtual, offering immersive workout experiences.
Clearing cricket of sexism: Join the mission - Joe Bennett
Long-time cricketer urges change, denouncing sexist language in cricket's rules and terms.
'Devastated': Four Northland childcare centres closed amid liquidation and debt
The closure has created uncertainty for employees, parents, and the wider community.
'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei Hospital
An Northland emergency doctor says the health system is in a death spiral.
Halloween horror: The monster mash that is our current Government, and other stories - Jonny Wilkinson
OPINION: Here in Aotearoa we are not big on Halloween.
Four Northlanders honoured for over 100 years of community service
Honours recognise 'the aroha the community has for these four'.
Our Treasures: Kiwi North creating butterfly habitats to aid conservation
How to help protect them around your place.
Man unable to escape ex's violent rampage as he was on EM bail and couldn't leave the house
Judge queries how victim ended up being bailed to her home in the first place.
Upper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missing
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer
Hospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ says
Dargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.
Rainy Labour weekend ahead, lifeguards ready at beaches
Lifeguards prepare for busy Labour weekend; weather may deter some beachgoers.
Search for missing 83-year-old swimmer scaled back
A two-week rāhui has been placed covering the Upper Whangarei Harbour.
Person critically injured in car fire at Ōmāpere
Firefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.