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Search for missing Dargaville man continues
Poor weather due today means search may have to be put on hold until next week.
Northland to cop strong winds and up to 100mm of rain
MetService is warning that the heavy rain could make the region's roads dangerous.
Northlanders face paying more for economic development
New joint councils' proposal means Northlanders face paying more
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for Northland
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for Northland
Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate exhibition and auction is back
Lockdown has inspired artists and creativity of the plates is outstanding, says organiser.
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
Cheap power drawcard for industrial park
Park hopes to draw tenants with cheap power, secure water supply and ready infrastructure.
NDHB commit to equitable healthcare
Equitable healthcare will be a driving force for the Northland District Health Board.
Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
Whangārei's Citrus for the South fruit collection on again
Whangārei's Citrus for the South fruit collection on again
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5m of Govt funding
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5M of Govt funding
LVL plant workers and CHH to go to mediation
E tū seeks compo for alleged unauthorised harvesting of annual leave of LVL workers.
Northland highway reopens after five-metre deep tomo repaired
SH10 in Northland reopens after five-metre deep tomo repaired
Kerikeri firefighter aims for world record
Simon Trye wants to run a half marathon in full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus.
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
Northland testing centres to stay for now
In the last 10 weeks, there have been noticeable spikes in the number of tests being done.
Whangārei Heads could be Northland's first predator-free area
Whangārei Heads could be first predator-free area in Northland
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.
Big chill set to last over the weekend
Southerly ridge expected to bring overnight lows of 5C or 6C.
Bowls: Whangārei and Kensington come out as champions
Whangārei and Kensington featured prominently in last weekend's bowling action.
Stags honour 'guardian angel'
Connor Rau, who passed away last year, is represented on the field in every Stags game.
News snippets from Northland
Trial date set for man accused of murdering Bridget Simmonds.
Whangārei projects to get $26 million from Covid recovery fund
Whangārei welcomes $26 million for projects from Covid recovery fund.
Kids 'petrified' after watching roaming Rottweilers kill pet chickens
A Kerikeri couple want action after their chickens were killed by dogs in three attacks.
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
DHB wants more staff trained in drug and alcohol support programme
The method is to support whānau of loved ones struggling with substance abuse.
Regenerative farming provides food for thought
Pasture diversity helps to improve soil structure, says Peter Barrett of Linnburn Station.
Roundabouts and traffic lights dilemma
Traffic engineers know each has its place. It's just that we 'experts' often disagree.
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Covid crunch: NRU let women's rugby manager go
Northland Rugby boss confident the quality of service for players will not be affected.