Over 100km of Northland state highway lanes to be repaired before Christmas
The Transport Minister said 212.4km of state highway lanes will be resealed before March.
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Tuia 250 an opportunity to tell history of Māori says carver
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'I'm not going to change': Shane Jones on PM's scoldings
There are two people who can boss Shane Jones about. Neither is PM Jacinda Ardern.
Championship bowls on the horizon
The Onerahi, Kamo and Whangārei greens will see some great bowls action over the weekend.
What's On: Tuia 250, fireworks and more
There's heaps to keep you entertained this weekend in the North.
Northland's RWC correspondent previews last ABs game
The All Blacks take on Wales at 10pm today (NZT) to decide who will finish third.
Fast Five netball promoting fun and festivity
Learning was the key objective as 24 teams took to ASB Stadium for some Fast Five netball.
$350,700 boost helps food rescue programme grow in North
Food that otherwise would have been dumped feeds hungry families instead.
New and old councillors sworn in for Far North
Mayor wants to ensure major PGF infrastructure projects ''well and truly in place''.
Photos: Art lovers flock to Kerikeri studio trail
Annual trail gives poeple a chance to see artists at work in their own studios.
Sharemilkers lead way back to the future in glass bottles
Each glass bottle can be re-used 50 times, saving 250,000 plastic bottles a year.
Shearing: Close call, but all power to the King
Dramatic win for shearer Dion King at the Great Raihania Shears open final.
Eastwood: Awards night a great success
Sport Northland's CEO Brent Eastwood reviews last week's secondary school sports awards.
Food programme to expand across Northland thanks to $350,000 boost
Grant from the Ministry for the Environment's Waste Minimisation Fund for Northland.
Cameron Leslie's life-changing 18 days
Leslie, 29, had to leave his five-week old baby behind to chase his dreams.
Police graduate: Honour to lead karanga at graduation
Northland mum leads karanga at Police college graduation.
Police share meaning of tattoos as part of recruitment campaign
Campaign around skin art to encourage more people from North and Auckland to join police.
Workshop better than office desk: Students learn trades skills before leaving school
Over 500 Northlanders linked their school education with career training this year.
Explosions and experiments coming to Kerikeri
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CEO pledges $25,000 to Kauri Club Fund
The $25,000 contribution was projected to grow to $43,971 in 30 years.
Surfing: Ruddell's win a perfect birthday present
What more could you ask for on your 10th birthday than a maiden national title?
Multiple sclerosis charity faces total loss after town hall fire
Investigators assume an electrical fault cause the fire in Whangārei's iconic building.
Northland cops walk length of NZ for Blue Light
'Gaz and Toddy' will be joined by a 16-year-old from Moerewa and Blue Light kids.
Tuia 250: Flotilla to arrive in Whangārei
Tuia 250 marks 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Pākehā.
Fleeing man found in mangroves by police dog and handler
Chase for a man leads a police dog and handler through mangroves near Whangārei Harbour.
Photos: InnoNative Market draws a crowd
Photographer John Stone headed to the InnoNative Market to capture the colour.
Showjumping Grand Prix sees huge numbers
Over 100 more horses than last year packed out a glorious looking Barge Park last weekend.
Woman hit by axe as it smashes through windscreen
Drivers report errant drivers to police - talking on phone, dangerous passing, speeding.
Inflatable vest like airbag for motorcylists in crash
New vest inflates to protect motorcycle rider in a crash.
Maungakaramea success in last-ball drama
This weekend was full of incredibly tight games, a theme of this season's early rounds.
Teacher aides feel undervalued
NZEI union meetings have been taking place around the region.
Green couple win community award with Whangārei clean-up charity
The FORCE charity group have picked up 13 tons of rubbish in the past two years.
Whangārei school turns into haunted house for safe Halloween party
Kids went treat or treating at Whangārei Intermediate School.
News in brief: North Lotto winners bag $333,333 first division
Another Northland Lotto player collects in first division this weekend.