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He did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route
“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."
MPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopper
MPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.
Northland school librarian getting books back in kids' hands
What once served as a classroom is now a hub of activity and learning.
News in brief: Fire season shift in Northland; police release more details about Whangārei Heads death
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Town is dying': Five Whangārei CBD businesses close
Five shops in Whangārei CBD are closing down due to rising costs and less customers.
Northland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consents
Northland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.
OPINION: Stag do plans cause anxiety
The Pages have a wedding to celebrate - and a stag do to fear.
Northland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in Auckland
The title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.
Leela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefuls
The Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.
Man charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lesson
The man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.
Kaitāia and surrounds focus for radio show crew
More FM Northland Breakfast show in Kaitāia
Opposition to proposed Kaipara waste to energy plant in grows
Opponents are angry and say such a plant should not be built anywhere.
New date last chance for Waipu Highland Games to gain volunteers
The traditional date for more than 150 years has been changed to get more volunteers.
The message rough sleeper Jason Poutai wants Whangārei District Council to hear
Rough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael Cunningham
Submissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Mayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.
Person dies after suspected boat accident at Whangārei Heads on Sunday
The person may have been hit by a boat propeller and was unable to be revived.
Govt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in Northland
The first are expected to be up and running by next year.
North Hokianga trust looks beyond forestry to a range of kaupapa
Roughly 1800 hectares of land is now fully owned by the North Hokianga hapu-owned trust
Getting back into the kitchen - Carolyn Hansen
It's time to reverse the dangerous trend of unhealthy eating.
Our treasures: Fish display highlights Kiwi North’s underwater world
Kiwi North’s Life and Tides marine exhibition displays array of underwater features.
Jonny Wilkinson: When you try to fix something which in turn causes another problem
OPINION: Why district health nurses are some of the unsung heroes of our health system.
News in brief: Dargaville Police Station reopens; local band and music shop create vinyl album
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Oldest man on the planet tells it like it is
OPINION: John Tinniswood, of Stockport in England, is now the oldest man on Earth.
The story of survival behind a wooden heart stolen from the roadside
The stolen heart not only symbolises Kayla's birth but also her fight for survival.
Councillors vote 9 to 1 to seek delay in adding fluoride to Far North water supply
Anti-fluoride campaigners say the vote was “a good start”.
'Police officers should be able to go to work without being assaulted': Judge
A man has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers - but he plans to appeal.
Northlanders supreme winners in biosecurity awards
Arana Rewha and Viki Heta received the supreme award for their work in biodiversity
Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.
Man pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling case
Neville Thomson died after a pack of dogs attacked him at his property.
Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.
News in brief: Northland Lotto winners; North CEO on fast-track panel
The latest newsbites from around the region.
Principals slam Govt's 'simple' approach to school attendance
Coalition's proposals labelled a "nice little soundbite" lacking substance.