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Northland couple grateful for Heart Kids' help with first baby
Having your first baby on the first day of lockdown was hard for these Kerikeri parents.

Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.

Northland homeowners devastated after homes destroyed in fires
Neither blaze was suspicious, say investigators.

High school students learning money matters
Northland students can get NCEA credits for learning financial literacy in school.

Northland families trade tents, barns for campervans amid Covid housing crisis
A campervan is heaven compared to a leaky, flea-ridden tent, a Northland family says.

Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.

Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal
Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal

Full steam ahead as PGF funds vintage railway
$5.59m for a unique Bay of Island steam/cycle excursion; $1.96m for tourism training.

Court ordered society to pay more than 38k in costs
Opua Coastal Preservation Society ordered to pay more legal costs after losing in court.

Four Northland artists in running for $25,000 drawing prize
Four Northland artists in running for $25,000 drawing prize.

BOWLS: Dramatic loss for Hikurangi in Bowls3Five final
High tension in all three matches where tie-breakers decided the winners.

Top year for Northland power company Top Energy
Electricity network provider reports strong financial results despite challenging year.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award
Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.

New eco-centre inspires sustainable living post Covid lockdown
It's also about fostering good health, sharing and resilience.

$20m for Whangārei projects with another $130m to come
Cash for Whangārei Rejuvenation project, Hihiaua Cultural Centre and WBHS trades training.

Suspected gunman prompts lockdown
"We shut our doors ... we didn't want to take any chances": Business owner.

Mussel ban flouted, delicacy's future at risk - kaumātua
Fears grandchildren will miss out on mussels if people keep ignoring ban.

One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.

Exhibition for local art in Whangārei gallery soon to open
Exhibition of local art opens in Whangārei gallery as another is coming to a close.

Use of recycled wastewater answer during dry periods
Whangārei nursery arguably the only one in NZ using recycled wastewater.

Humpback whale duo put on a show off Tutukaka Coast
Dive instructor captures photos of humpback whales breaching in rough seas.

Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.