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Mechanic suspended from issuing WOFs
Garage owner suspended from issuing warrant of fitness certificates.

Town on waiting list for water deliveries
Mangawhai water carriers want urgent action as people run low on tank water.

Newest native bird species feared 'long gone'
Pelicans that crossed the Tasman to make Kaipara their new home have disappeared.

Marsden Cove weekend fishing comp canned
Marsden Cove Beach and Boat Fishing comp canned this weekend

Call for traffic lights in Dargaville
Intersection too dangerous for town to retain its lights-free status, petitioners say

Mugginess to rise in Northland early next week
Easterly flow and showers helping cool things down in Northland

Stars from GOT and Shortland Street in Northland campaign
Game of Thrones and Shortland St stars in new Air NZ ad promoting Northland

Students enjoy free clay making classes
An update from Dargaville-based reporter Rose Stirling on what's happening in the Kaipara.

Marsden Pt rail link more a promise than a maybe
Geotech study on proposed Marsden Pt rail line complete but no start date yet.

Notorious Northland road claims another life
Another death on notorious stretch of Northland road prompts calls for four-lane highway.

Waitangi Day at Waitangi - all you need to know
Waitangi Day at Waitangi - all you need to know

Wasp attack: Northland woman lucky to be alive
Vivienne Hollis was swollen, struggling to breathe and slipping out of consciousness.

Kerikeri man, 25, arrested over explosion on beach
Meanwhile 40 firefighters and two choppers still battling massive Horeke blaze.

It's hot, but Northland has some of the lowest temps in New Zealand
Weather boffins say Northland is the best place to beat the heat.

School costs overwhelm struggling families
Uniform and stationery costs can be overwhelming for families as school starts back.

More sizzling weather as Aussie heatwave hangs around
Northland's fine weather to continue as Aussie heatwave hangs around.

Heatwave: Total fire ban declared in Northland
Heat and little rain prompt total fire ban in Northland.

Hundreds of Northlanders may have unsafe vehicles after Dargaville WoF concerns
NZTA urges those who had WoFs from DDS to get their vehicles rechecked. Agency will pay.

Medical students on rural health programme in Northland
Medical students learning about rural health in Northland

Kai Iwi hot spot for visitors this summer
Kai Iwi Lakes assistant camp ground manager Leanne Howells says "it's been mental".

Coast Drive hosts broadcast from Northland
Coast Drive hosts Mel Homer and JT broadcasting from Opua Cruising Club today.

Drivers warned, take care on long weekend
Officers will be out breath testing for drunk drivers on Friday and Saturday nights.

Swimmers do hard yards, bring home medals
Storytime for kids, car and bike show, art show and street market coming up in Bream Bay.

Regional hub for Sallies gets under way
Salvation Army Whangārei's new building to make services easier for people.