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Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says
Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.

Navy a family thing for the Georges of Russell
Three siblings from a Russell family have all embraced a life at sea.

Unique Northland eco-village gets council consent
Unique Northland eco-village gets council consent

Haere mai: International students get traditional welcome at Waitangi
The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.

Boarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'
Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.

Future Northland athletes on show
Will we see these young kids representing Northland on the world stage one day?

Further water restrictions imposed on Far North
The Kaitaia show is going ahead this weekend despite the severe region-wide drought.

Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.

Hammond hits 184 against City
Hammond's impressive knock was the highest two-day score in the last five years.

Northland UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader wants voting age lowered
Lowering the voting age would increase participation, Youth Leader says.

Cape Reinga to Bluff: 3000km on two wheels
Six Northlanders raise funds for Northland Rescue Helicopters as part of Tour Aotearoa.

Murder-accused expected to learn his fate today
Jury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.

Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies
Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.

Ruakākā Community Summer Festival success
Fun in the sun at Ruakākā Community Summer Festival.

King smashes Pouto Lighthouse Challenge
King, who only started running two years ago, has done 15 half marathons and two full.

Spectacular Six60 show in Whangārei
There was a great vibe at the Six60 concert in Whangārei.

News briefs: Waka rescue, winning lotto ticket from Northland
Waka breaks up but paddlers all wearing life jackets and activate locator beacon.

Opinion: Academy revamp just the first step
We can pat ourselves on the back as much as we like - but there is still work to be done.

Meet Northland's young cycling hotshots
Being from Northland has not held these five cyclists back one bit.

Fast-moving grass fire sparks warning
About 10 fire appliances and 35 to 40 firefighters attended the blaze.

Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone
Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.

Harold the Giraffe needs your help
Harold's Far North classroom is the only one in the country yet to be upgraded.

Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.

Showjumping opens secondary schools sport
It looks like our young sportspeople will have a very busy schedule in the coming weeks.

Blue penguin dies from dog attack wounds
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.

Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks
Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks