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Northland's potential needs to be unleashed, says Judith Collins
More infrastructure is the key to unlocking Northland's potential, National's leader says.
News snippets from Northland
Harbour Bridge strut replaced, pianist performs, and get ready for Oktoberfest.
Bumper crowds to boost big sports matches and local businesses
The double-header of rugby and hockey games in Whangārei has city business owners abuzz.
Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe
Act's Northland candidate Mark Cameron takes time out for a catch up in a Whangarei cafe.
Advance voting in general election starts tomorrow
450 polling stations open tomorrow for advance voting in the election
Channel North to rise from the ashes
New Northland TV channel will have a local focus.
Meet the candidates: Billy Te Kahika, Advance NZ - Te Tai Tokerau
Safely open up borders and remove red tape from small and medium businesses.
Meet the candidates: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Māori Party - Te Tai Tokerau
Meth in Northland is symptomatic of poverty and disconnection and needs a cultural fix.
Meet the candidates: Moemoea Mohowhenua, Independent - Te Tai Tokerau
Independent candidate wants red tape removed from Maori land for house construction.
Meet the candidates: Maki Herbert
No to GMOs and amalgamation of councils, says Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.
Meet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai Tokerau
Te Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.
Meet the candidates: Janice Epiha
Meth out of hand due to accessibility and affordability, says election candidate.
Whangārei firefighters quick to douse accidental fire
Message for Northlanders in the wake of an accidental fire in Whangārei.
FNDC's unusual problem: More infrastructure funding than it can handle
Govt cash could be lost if FNDC doesn't complete projects on time.
Report burglaries immediately, police urge
Whangārei police looking into recent spate of mostly commercial burglaries.
Māori Party wants separate Māori Parliament, return of conservation land
The Māori Party's policy will "make rednecks' heads fall off".
Election profile: Willow-Jean Prime has a coffee and chat in Moerewa
Northland's Labour List MP Willow-Jean Prime chats over a bargain coffee in her hometown.
Meet the candidates: Daniel Watts, One Party - Whangārei
Daniel Watts in favour of amalgamation of councils and jobs for locals first.
Meet the candidates: Chris Wetere, Advance NZ - Whangārei
Moving Ports of Auckland to Northport to help Whangārei's economy, candidate says.
Meet the candidates: David Wilson, NZ First - Whangārei
Build more houses in Whangārei using pinus radiata to address chronic affordable housing.
'Wellness together' youth photo comp winners revealed
Competition marking Mental Health Awareness Week drew entries from photographers aged 6-20
A mini-tour of Kawakawa with Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
The Green's Northland candidate Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen gives a mini-tour of Kawakawa.
Relaxed atmosphere, strong staff wins for Hōne's Garden
Hone's Garden owner didn't know he was in the running for region's top hospitality award.
Northland's new $4.12m lake starts filling
Reservoir will hold surplus water in winter for summer irrigation in iwi market gardens.
Meet the candidates: Ciara Swords
TOP candidate for Whangārei advocates for zero tax for those earning less than $39,000.
Meet the candidates: David Seymour
Hit the gangs hard in the fight against meth in Northland, says ACT candidate.
Meet the candidates: Dr Shane Reti
Shane Reti wants to see an unbiased report on Ports of Auckland move to Northport.
Urology patient received poor care from Northland DHB
Confusion and miscommunication led to man's poor treatment at NDHB.
Both men and women's teams record away wins
Taniwha to put up a big show at home against Taranaki in front of their fans this weekend.
New tourism partnership 'natural fit' for Northland
New tourism partnership "natural fit" for the Northland
Outcry over plan to demolish swingbridge
The swingbridge has been out of action since it was deemed a safety risk several years ago