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Northland Legends of Sport great way of honouring the region's sporting heroes
Northland Legends of Sport recognises the region's sporting heroes.

Tough new water standards could cost Northland ratepayers
Northland councils wonder who pays for tough new water standards

'Hallelujah': Benefit increases welcomed by struggling Northlanders
From April 1, the Government is increasing several benefits and income allowances.

Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards
Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.

Leanne Stewart wins singles and pairs at Northland Bowls; Champ of Champs
Latest news from the Northland bowls circuit

Women's sailing regatta under way; and flu vaccine available
The latest news snippets from around the region.

Investigation continues into fatal caravan fire
Rescuers' worst fears realised after alarm raised at 7.30am on Oruru Rd, Peria.

Northland news in brief: Pedestrian killed in Kaipara; teen charged with threatening to kill; large scrub fire in Ruatangata West
The latest newsbites from around Northland.

Northland's EPro8 science and engineering contest so popular double number of students taking part
Northland students flocking to do EPro8 Challenge.

Just add water: Kaipara project yields results and lessons
Two sites host experiment in irrigation techniques in rich soils of the Kaipara

Bay News: Moerewa's JT aims for drifting world champs; FIXation opens; Kemp House's legacy; NZ's silent army
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre

Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.

Road policing in Northland soon back to new normal
Drug driving test a good thing for road safety - John Williamson

Landowner to sell Ahipara section as occupation clocks up six months
Occupiers hoping for "positive solution" in the next two months - but can stay all winter.

Whangārei: opponents of rescue helicopter shift concerned about noise
A question mark continues to loom over the future of the Onerahi airport.

Whangārei's Purewa Landfill gets go ahead despite objections
Whangārei's Purewa Landfill to continue, despite four councillors objecting.

New Zealand is reopening for visitors: See you soon
NZ borders open to vaccinated Aussies from April 12

Kinky Kerikeri's healthy appetite for sex toys - and the three towns that outrank it
Whangārei beat Kerikeri by miles in one adult toy category. Can you guess what it is?

What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.

Rising costs fuel rate increase for entire region
NRC's annual plan is up for public consultation until April 29.

Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman
Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.

Scallop closures among sustainability measures in Northland
The closure was part of a twice-yearly review of fish stocks to support sustainability.

Latest addition to Whangārei Town basin lifted into place - the Rolling Ball Clock
Whangārei Rolling Ball Clock takes its place at Town Basin

'We are living in the renaissance period of Whangārei', says GiraGlob designer
The backstory of Whangārei's GiraGlob - the first of many to be created worldwide.

Odds shorten on Ruatangata hosting $150m Whangārei district airport
More light has been shed on the preferred locations for a new Whangārei district airport.

Young Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environment
Aluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.

Loop Rd construction to take at least another three years
Earthworks for a new, southbound lane will start later this year.

News in brief: Power lost to hundreds of homes; Lotto wins; record breaking rainfall in Maungatapere
The latest happenings around Northland.