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Two Northlanders admit involvement in child sex ring
Two of five people arrested admit using a minor in Northland as a prostitute.

Speed limits to drop on SH1, SH10
Speed limit cut will add 12 seconds to driving length of Puketona Rd, NZTA says.

Car enthusiasts raise cash for mate with cancer
All proceeds will go to Hollie McIntyre, 30, who has a rare, aggressive form of cancer.

NDHB admits staff development course rates need improving
With a preferred rate of 80%, three of the courses' attendance rates were below 60%.

Pupils stoked with letter back from PM
New Zealand's response to Covid-19 turns into a learning exercise for a Far North school

Brown cites Auckland bias in port talks
Business lobby group's proposes a man-made island ship terminal in the Firth of Thames.

Go Local! Waipapa businesses seek local support during major works
Shop owners are urging customers to remain loyal during a double-whammy of financial pain.

Some day, my prints will come
Concrete handprints from Whangārei Millennium project to be returned

Chief medical officer - what's working, what's not for NDHB.
Chief medical officer Dr Mike Roberts pulled no punches in his view of the NDHB's issues.

Calls for targeted support to help Northland businesses weather Covid storm
They've survived the biggest economic challenge in a generation - but still need help.

Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.

Northland talent on TV: Pio Terei and Nix Adams
The Māori Television show pairs a longtime star with a social media sensation.

Northland MP storms out of port meeting
MP Matt King says the meeting was an NZ First campaign rally in disguise.

Northland storm: Four homes left uninhabitable
More homes may be deemed unfit for occupation once further inspections have been done.

News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South collection tomorrow; and racial abuse investigated.

Allegations involved sex with a minor
Man facing significant number of sex charges, together with four others in Northland.

Whangārei Hospital kauri tree attack
Police release images of the offender who struck during darkness.

Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding.

RSA demolished in September for new $48m civic centre
'It's the end of one era and the beginning of another': Whangārei RSA president.

Gwen Lawson: Third time's the trick for singles bowls comp
Even as the season draws to a close, it won't be long until the 2020/21 season comes.

Northlanders still being asked to conserve water
Water treatment plants back up and running in Northland and focus shifts on road repairs.

Northland DHB's Covid-19 bill up to $10.6m
The results for 2019/20 financial year would be released at the next board meeting.

Survey shows principals lack confidence in Oranga Tamariki
The survey showed 44 principals said there has been no dramatic improvements since CYF.

Professional cuddling service launches in Whangārei
Whakarongotai Nikora says professional cuddling provides a safe space for connection.

Opportunity of a lifetime in huge Kerikeri orchard
28ha first stage of three-year conversion planted last year with G3 gold kiwifruit.

Big chunk of council land earmarked for mountain bike park
Local trust gets green light by council for mountain bike park in Kaipara.

Reservoir levels returning to healthy levels
Reservoir levels in Whangārei going up but residents need to keep saving water.

Police committed to holding those responsible to account
Whangārei mum targeted in racist attack still fears for her family after going to police.