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Hercules flies low for training; and cyclone could bring severe gales
News in brief from Northland
Joe Bennett says balls to Sunday afternoon
What's the best way to beat Sunday afternoon, Joe Bennett asks?
Bream Head Scenic Reserve a success story as petrels bounce back
It has been a successful year for reserve workers as grey-faced petrel chicks take flight.
Jonny Wilkinson: 'Dark Weekend' lifted by Pataua North light
Latest from Northland disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson
Name suppression lapses for 66 year-old accused of numerous offences against his family
Name suppression lapses for Northland man accused of 45 family harm offences
Margaret Suckling made Northland's only Dame of the Order of St John
Northlander Margaret Suckling has been made a Dame of the Order of St John.
Ngawha prisoner on the run appears in court after being found
Michael Tautari, 24, was found late last night at an address in Whangārei.
Man who abused children jailed for 15 years, nine months
Northland man gets lengthy jail sentence for sexual and other abuse of children
Women urged to consider careers in booming construction industry
Maree used to be a hairdresser. Now she works in construction and she's loving it.
Noticeable increase in emergency housing grants for holiday parks and campgrounds
Choking at the emergency housing end in Northland, and it's getting worse.
Plenty of action in Northland's bowls scene this weekend
The latest from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
'The more people that we can boost efficiently, the more protected we'll be as a community' - Dr Clair Mills
'Māori got vaccinated later than the non-Māori and are still lagging behind'; Dr Mills.
'Nightmea' Motu's dream to make NZ boxing history
Mea Motu looks set to break the record first held by fellow Northland boxer Daniella Smith
Northland school's new pump track building skills, resilience
Idea for bike track came from student council who wanted kids kept busy during breaks.
Northland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chase
Identity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase
No date yet for consultation on cutting Northland's state highway speed limits
Roading challenges behind plan to reduce Northland's state highway speed limits
Retiring from R Tucker Thompson; gateway unveiled and recovery park for Russell
The latest from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
More information sought over attack on Russell flagpole
Attack upset local hapū unable to hold traditional Waitangi Day flag-raising ceremony.
Repairs on closed Bay of Islands track could take until September
Closed Ōpua-Paihia coastal track also forms part of Te Araroa long-distance trail.
Farmers urged to have a plan for handling crisis
Checklist helps farmers to be prepared to hand duties to others
Far North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Tropical weather events bring never seen bird to Whangārei
A rare white-tailed tropic bird is recovering in Whangārei's native bird centre.
Government spending $64 million on Northland marae work
$64 million worth of work on Northland marae.
9 new cases in Northland, Big Boost events coming for Dargaville, Kerikeri
Five of these are in Kerikeri and four are in Whangārei.
'Start of the school year is the most expensive time'
Northland families rely on second-hand marketplace for school uniforms.
Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.
Goodbye piggy bank, hello SquareOne, thanks to Northland dads
Teaching kids to save money in a cashless world.
Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.
Whangārei to become more cycling-friendly as more commuters encouraged to ditch their car
Aotearoa Bike Challenge kicked off at the start of the month and encourages more cycling.
Large plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blaze
Firefighters were called to the blaze at Northport shortly before 1pm today.