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Rubbish barge back for summer
Barge will visit Urupukapuka then moor off Moturua Island three days a week from Dec 28.
Look after tourists, Northlanders urged
Female backpackers are assaulted in Kerikeri and Auckland trio are robbed in Paihia.
Asher's story turned into a video game
The 7-year-old's story has been animated and turned into a video game.
High-performance the focus for NRU
Over 100 young Northland players will be exposed to a more professional approach to rugby.
What's On: Festive weekend in Northland
If you're a Christmas lover - this weekend is for you.
Top NorthTec students receive awards
Five top NorthTec students recognised at recent Institute of Building Excellence Awards.
Battle begins to rid Opua of fanworm
Eradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.
Midwives at Northland DHB look forward to next mediation
Northland DHB midwives look forward to next round of mediation.
Further strike 'almost a certainty' says principal
It comes after primary school teachers and principals voted to reject the Ministry offer.
Northland news in brief: road sign stupidity and Ngāpuhi voting closes
News snippets from Northland
Second punch killed man during road rage assault
A second blow to the head killed Kaikohe man Chris Vujcich.
Traditional Santa for Kaitaia's parade
Kaitaia's Christmas parade will stick to tradition with Santa in a red-and-white suit.
Bay News: Kerikeri goes to the dogs
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
Gut instinct gets $30k award for fermentation company
Premium, live-probiotic, ferments show the merits of having a clear business vision.
One Northlander in first round of Housing NZ meth compensation payments
A Northlander is among those first to receive a payout from Housing NZ.
Teens picked by Warriors off to indigenous summit
Four Northland teens representing NZ Warriors at Melbourne indigenous summit
Leave pets baking in cars and risk a fine
SPCA advises Northlanders against leaving their animals baking in cars.
Northland mum backs law to curb domestic violence
Strangulation or suffocation will carry a maximum penalty of seven years in prison.
News briefs from around Northland
News snippets from Northland - home security, road closure and a plastic-free store.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Girl, 12, dies suddenly from mystery illness
Girl airlifted to Starship hospital in Auckland but efforts to save her in vain.
Billy TK Jnr and Irish vocalist Ronan Kavanagh to rock Northland on summer tour
Billy TK Jnr and Irish vocalist Ronan Kavanagh to rock Northland on summer tour.
Ngawha Power Station workers bed down in container city
Container city for Ngawha Power Station workers
Six-figure bill for fighting out-of-control blazes in Northland
Fire and Emergency NZ spent more than $200,000 fighting fires in Northland.
Northland Primary boys score unbeaten run
Northland's primary school boy's team didn't lose any of their four games.
Northland golfers make Interprovincial history
Northland beat Auckland 4-1 to claim their first win at the tournament in 68 years.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
From music to the agricultural and pastoral show - there's plenty on this weekend.
Supermarkets raise $81k for diabetic kids
Northland community appeal raises $81,000 for children's diabetes blood-sugar sensors.
Northland pair in Sunwolves squad
Sunwolves coach Tony Brown says squad good enough to push for playoffs.
Determined Kaia excels in the sea
The mother and daughter pair will swim 1km combined in this weekend's event.
News briefs from around Northland
News snippets from Northland - Santa runs, vanlife and reporting crimes online.
$500K to finish Waitangi Mountainbike Park
72km of trails expected to attract 15,000 new visitors after three years.