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Whakaangi Landcare Trust trapping pests on Northland peninsula thanks to $30,000 grant

$30k grant from Foundation North for trapping in Far North forest

Film-maker puts Northland in spotlight with James & Isey

Florian Habicht's new doco is a glimpse of the lives of a centenarian and her devoted son.

Retired roading contractors voice concerns about state of Northland roads

Four retired roading contractors speak out about the standards of Northland roads.

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Get to know the new Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO

Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed the new CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.

Hui to focus on Northland's global trade interests

Hui to be held focussing on Māori influence in New Zealand's free trade negotiations.

Former Whangārei mayor Stan Semenoff charged after fire allegedly burnt industrial waste

Whangārei mayor Stan Semenoff pleads not guilty to discharging contaminants into the air

Whangārei exhibition to showcase best of young Ngāpuhi artists

Ngāpuhi youth are set to have their work exhibited at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre.

Anzac Day in Russell with a twist, turn

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Health reforms leave some Northland GPs feeling overlooked

Northland GPs are concerned about a lack of consultation regarding health system reforms.

News snippets from Northland

Another Lotto win; and driver arrested over alleged assault on police officer.

Surfer hits the books after Covid thwarts world tour plan

Competitive surfer Billie Scott is back in NZ, studying for a masters in coastal ecology.

Reimagining challenges as opportunities

'What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger,' writes Northland Inc's Codie McIntyre.

Killer that leaves mummified corpses of victims hanging in trees recruited

Target is giant willow aphids that can damage – or even kill – infested willows.

SH14/Maunu Rd in Whangārei hit by night roadworks

Two weeks of night roadworks for SH14/Maunu Rd in Whangārei.

Response to rocket attack in Iraq earns Northland soldier award

Northland's Corporal Charles Douglas Munns-Everitt earns bravery award.

Solo sailor's voyage around NZ helping foster kids navigate adulthood

State ward turned world sailor Elana Connor is currently in Whangārei to meet foster kids.