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Protests as DoC prepares for 1080 drop
Protests against the use of 1080 poison will be held in several Northland towns tomorrow.

Jack Goodhue retains place in All Blacks
Jack Goodhue's great form sees him retain place in All Blacks

Rescuers on way to help whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands
Rescuers are on the way to help humpback whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands.

Two life-saving defibrillators for Hikurangi
Two life-saving defibrillators for Hikurangi community.

Haruru fire victims thank firefighters, neighbours
Auto workshop had been open only two weeks when it was destroyed by fire

Disabled athletes can seek scholarships
Paralympic gold medallist Cameron Leslie backs Parafed grants.

Three Northlanders in Kiwis squad to face Kangaroos
Three Northlanders in Kiwis squad to face Kangaroos

Spiritual leader's massive new $35m NZ base
Ilchi Lee plans to spend up to $35m building 'Earth Village' near Puketi Forest.

Far North Mayor, councillor head to China to talk business
Council reps to meet company behind what could be NZ's biggest ever tourism investment.

Taniwha prepare to take on Otago
Taniwha determined to bounceback against Otago in Dunedin on Friday.

Northland schools to get $16m in upgrades
Three Northland schools will get 10 extra classrooms between them.

Budding scientists scoop Far North awards
Projects about bee mites, horse nutrition and natural remedies the big winners.

New group puts NorthPort back on agenda
Ports advisory group chair said having the first meeting at NorthPort ''sent a message''.

Three arrests after P labs bust in North
Two young children living at a Tokerau Beach rental property where police say P was made.

Super Rugby game coming to Mid North
Rugby bosses to choose between Kerikeri and Kaikohe, if council agrees to underwrite event

Taniwha snatch victory over Taranaki with last minute penalty
Taniwha snatch victory over Taranaki with last minute penalty

Mycoplasma bovis understood to be in Kaipara
Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.

Taniwha to take on Taranaki at home
Northland squad to play Taranaki in Mitre 10 Cup match

Ex-offenders ready, willing and able to work
The words of two ex-crims who now have work and therefore hope brought down the house

Northlanders dig deep for Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day collectors are out in force across Northland.

$460M for Northland transport for next three years, but no four laning of SH1 - yet
$460m for Northland transport for next three years, but no four laning of SH1 - yet.

Progress made on dog pound conditions
Dogs at both pounds will soon be given half an hour's exercise a day, council says.

What's on: Jazz and a benefit concert in Kerikeri, lots on in the North this weekend
Events and happenings in Northland from Friday, August 31 to Thursday, September 6.

Kiwi numbers growing in Opua State Forest
Pest control efforts credited as kiwi numbers boom in state forest.

Plenty of places for Northlanders to donate for Daffodil Day
Events are planned around the region for Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day dedication for 16-year-old
Northland mum's Daffodil Day commitment for late daughter.

Former squash rep to lead Northland team
Former NZ Rep Shelley Kitchen back to lead Northland team.