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Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town
Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.
'Truly appalling': Attack on town custodian shocks Paihia community
Victim, 70, is employed by Focus Paihia to keep the town spick and span.
Who would choke a health worker? Assaults on hospital staff increase, Covid restrictions a factor
Choked worker who nearly died among 225 physical assaults on Northland DHB staff.
Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside
Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics
About time! After 14 years, Whangārei's rolling ball clock up and running
Whangārei's rolling ball clock has finally been unveiled to the public
Kaikohe FC holding event to get more Māori to play football
Effort to grow football among Northland Māori in Kaikohe this weekend
Shakespeare festival a triumph after performances in Whangārei park
Students rise to the challenge of performing outdoors for drama festival in Whangārei.
Changes to Anzac Day commemorations in Whangārei this year
Anzac Day commemorations in Whangārei have been scaled back this year.
Ōmāpere man found safe but home destroyed in ferocious blaze
Firefighters from as far away as Dargaville stopped the blaze spreading to other homes.
Police say incident played out like Keystone Cops comedy episode
Whangārei man on bail taunts cops into an early morning car chase.
Northland local government leadership change with new chief executives for two district councils
Big changes are unfolding among Northland local government leaders.
Five more people hospitalised with the virus in Northland
A leading epidemiologist has called into question the value of daily Covid cases numbers.
House fire in Ōmāpere; owner found safe
House fire in Ōmāpere; several people unaccounted for, not found inside
Rail link to Marsden Pt port finally gets Government funding
Northland leader wants judicial review of decision to can four lane Highway
Restoration heals hurt of Russell flagpole attack
It's not clear what the attackers were trying to fulfil but they failed, marae chair says.
Auckland marathon swimmer makes history in Northland waters
The hardest part, Jono Ridler says, was the final 6km when darkness began to set.
Eyesore no more: Derelict Pak'nSave to become town square, affordable housing
Deal by Far North Holdings and Foodstuffs ends 11-year wait to renew town centre.
SH1 blocked by crash at Puwera turnoff
SH1 is at least partially blocked by a single-vehicle crash at Puwera
Plans submitted to build four-storey apartment block in Paihia
If approved, complex will include 21 apartments, two shops, basement parking and a pool.
Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze
'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'
Whangārei adult literacy classes in high demand
Free programmes in literacy and numeracy are highlighting education gaps in Northland.
Northland news: Govt petitioned over Russian oligarch; woman accused of arson
News snippets from Northland.
Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer
Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.
Kerikeri teen Kaia Derbyshire comes out tops in ocean swimming champs
Kaia Derbyshire beat her nearest rival in the 1.25km ocean swim by almost two minutes.
Tributes for mother and son killed in Kāeo crash
Tributes are coming in for Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert
Northland passes 21,000 Covid cases
The Northland District Health Board has released today's number of new Covid cases.
'Live and enjoy life': Three women turning 100 celebrate
A Haruru rest home celebrates three residents at they turn 100 years old.
Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped
Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.
Northland Shakespeare Regional Festival goes outdoors
Northland has a high calibre of Shakespeare performers.