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Five Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concerns
Ministry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.
Search under way for whale freed from Far North oyster lines
A whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.
Police search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crash
Police are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.
Firefighters brace for week-long battle as Waipoua River fire rages
Appeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.
Ngāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortium
Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.
New Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’
Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.
NZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping in
Taumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.
News in brief: Rebuild of SH1 at Awanui begins, expect six weeks of night disruptions
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoon
The cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.
Winch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits Bay
It was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.
Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland
Police say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.
Road rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in Whangārei
Police seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.
Police name man who died in Far North crash
Police are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.
How a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landowners
Robyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.
$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North
Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.
Far North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue Festival
The latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.
Kevin Page: Our shopping trip turned into a forgotten-wallet fiasco
Mrs P left her wallet in a posh department store, losing all her cards.
‘Biggest threat’: Northland fears Gene Technology Bill may erode GMO-free protections
Local councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.
‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far North
Threatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.
Vince Cocurullo: The future of car parking in the Whangārei district
OPINION: It's about balancing the demand for parking with the need to manage traffic flow.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k, from 22 victims, for scammers based in Kenya
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children. In reality, he fed his addictions.
Planned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for many
Old Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.
Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery
The judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.
Why Northland needs smarter investment for growth
OPINION: We need to look after our people who are already here and working.
Joe Bennett: Navigating the taboo and intrigue of death’s inevitability
In one sense it would be good to know your date of death.
Police seek witnesses after Kaikohe store robbery by armed men
The four men, allegedly armed with a hammer and tyre iron, stole cash and cigarettes.