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No concerns of community transmission of Covid from cruise ship in Northland.
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Northland Kittyhawks' bowls tourney on next week
The annual bowls tournament for the Northland Kittyhawks is on again.
Take your waste away - new policy for Whangārei DoC campgrounds
Campers welcome at DoC's Whangārei campgrounds, but must take all their waste away
Native bat takes up residence in Mt Tiger forest
The long-tailed bat has a new Whangārei home.
Willow-Jean Prime and Kelvin Davis react to claims they've ignored Russell
Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime & Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis take their duty seriously.
Inside the colourful quirky life of Whangārei Heads man killed in Parua Bay crash
Howard Harris' children let people in on the colourful personality that was their dad.
News snippets: Cake decorators battle it out; Northland 'tooth fairy' trial starts
The latest news bites from around the region.
Man arrested, $800K of stolen property seized
A 35-year-old man is facing 26 charges over the stolen property.
Northland Mayoral Forum chair: Local input needed as part of RMA reforms
RMA reforms happening against a backdrop of major changes globally and locally.
One person dead after Far North crash
Another person sustained moderate injuries in the crash.
New venue in Northland for Steve Smith Memorial Bowls Tournament
Steve Smith Memorial Bowls Tournament back in Northland after Covid-enforced break
Medicinal cannabis scheme to provide jobs to Far North
A medicinal cannabis company has recently secured $5m in funding to grow in Northland.
Northland initiative to get more playing rugby
Northland Rugby Union and Rugby For Life combine to get more people playing the game
Whangārei Town Basin and Waitangi Treaty Grounds feature on Australian breakfast show
Australia's the Today Show live crosses 14 times from Waitangi and Whangārei.
Public help needed to track car seen near Whangārei homicide site
Red station wagon may be linked to alleged Whangārei murder
A 'phenomenal experience' Major attractions win country's top tourism award
Over 50,000 people have visited the arts centre since it opened.
Pressure at Whangārei's Matapouri Beach to be eased by new composting toilets
Whangārei 's popular Matapouri Beach to get new composting toilets.
Kaiwaka shearer wins final at Central Hawke's Bay A&P show
Two Northland shearers took out top podium finishes at the Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show.
Crack up: Northlander finds rare egg within an egg
The phenomenon is a result of a timing issue with egg-laying.
Firefighters honoured for 'extraordinary service' during Australian bushfires
Firefighters often spent 16-hour days battling to bring the bushfires under control.
Meet and greet, sausage sizzle and drinks on offer at home parade
Kaitaia locals organise a home parade and a meet and greet to honour Krystal Murray.
Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder
One Whangārei brother guilty of murder while his brother acquitted of same charge.
Police investigating reported shooting in Tikipunga
The person remains in a stable condition in hospital after an alleged shooting last night.
Feng Shui master opens Grand Designs home for charity
The spectacular home is one of 17 gardens to feature at the fundraising event.
St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life
Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.
Northland Horror's frighteningly good deed for charity
The donation will go towards helping Kind Hands increase their capacity to help families.
Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through
MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.
Northland children's writer wins another award with popular book Holding The Horse
Janine Williams' perseverance with her book Holding The Horse has paid off.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie
The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.
'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses
Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.