Whangārei buzzing over long weekend
Locals and visitors packed out Whangārei hospitality venues and markets.
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Mid-Northland students getting NorthTec campus at Ngāwhā.
Te Araroa trail numbers booming despite Northland forest closures
The number of Te Araroa walkers passing through Northland is double the pre-Covid record.
Rawene fire contained but not yet extinguished
About 6ha was affected by the Rawene fire, and three houses were threatened.
British couple stranded in 2020 lockdown return to exact campsite to restart NZ trip
Northland's beauty has always been on the couple's 'trip of a lifetime' bucket list.
Northlanders hit the beach after packed weekend
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Kaitaia's Mea Motu outclasses former world boxing champ
Northland boxer Mea Motu scores another impressive win - beats former world champ
Rubbish burning turns into huge scrub fire in Rawene
A helicopter and two fire crews are at the scene today.
Saving drowning holidaymakers in Northland haunts rescuer
Kimi Oshiro's advice for Northlanders is to take water safety messages seriously.
Māori Surf Champs gets big break in Ahipara after Covid cancellations
It will be the second time the event has been held in Tai Tokerau in its 26-year history.
Photos: Whangārei turns out for massive weekend of Rugby World Cup
Miss the weekend's rugby showcase? Feel like you are there with this online gallery.
Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches
There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.
Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji
The stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.
Passion for scooter riding gives Kerikeri teen chance to compete at world champs
Cooper Steen is keen to compete overseas but it's 'quite nerve-wracking'.
No room at the inn as rugby fever grips Whangārei
Accommodation and hospitality sectors are booming in Whangārei, thanks to the rugby.
Comment: Much ado about funding - why the Bard matters
Joe Bennett has seen the transformative power of Shakespeare among our youth.
Police cleared of contributing to death of 21yo hit by car
Man who died had been warned he was at risk by a passing motorist
Our Treasures: Trying to bust the man behind the mystery
A bust discovered in a storeroom has us looking at the meaning behind the symbols.
Comment: Does the Accessibility Bill enable or disable?
Laws aren't to punish sins but to prevent certain outcomes, says Jonny Wilkinson.
News snippets: Check out what's on this Labour Weekend
Check out the latest news bites from around the region.
New Northland Regional Council member gets in with a sliver of votes
Former Far North deputy mayor Tania McInnes doesn't want a recount
Rebuilt Whangārei Boys' High School officially open
The new buildings, including a 1300-seat auditorium, cost $50m.
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu to captain Black Ferns in Rugby World Cup
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu proud to lead Black Ferns in her home province
Gwen Lawson's wrap of the Northland bowls scene
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
Surf lifeguards braced for busy season starting this weekend
The summer season for surf lifeguards kicks off on Saturday.
News snippets: Firefighters strike; 71yo in fatal crash named; Tutukaka Twilight Market back
The latest news bites from around the region.
Help sought to identify mystery Ōhaeawai photo
The group photo is thought to have been taken in Ōhaeawai between 1893 and 1898.
Important drawcard: Northland showcased as major foodie destination
Foodie visitors to Northland can indulge in the region's best eats thanks to new videos.
New Far North mayor and district councillors get welcome pōwhiri at Waitangi
New Far north mayor and councillors welcomes with pōwhiri at Waitangi
Word on the street in Kaikohe: Moko Tepania's election lifts pride
Pride and hope for the future is tempered by realism about the powers of local government.
Shakespeare funding announced by MoE - Northlanders thrilled
The Ministry of Education has agreed to provide some support to Shakespeare in schools.