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Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring

Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.

Whangārei police believe potential shooting was gang-related

Armed police have gathered outside a Raumanga address as more officers attend the scene.

Iwi helping Northland checkpoints should be praised, Davis says

Iwi pilloried, others would be praised, Labour deputy leader says as border change looms.

Details reveal how planned police-led checkpoints will work

Officers and volunteers at the border checkpoints will manage around 20 cars at a time.

Northlanders go crazy on online shopping before Christmas, spend $1.4 on health and beauty products in October alone

Northland NZ Post sees the busiest Christmas period in the last 25 years.

Precious rings returned from sea after Whangārei woman loses them in tide at Taiharuru

Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Waste-savvy Kiwis ditch bin to reduce emissions

Waste-savvy Kiwis say how households can reduce their carbon footprint.

Editorial: When convenience kills the planet - uncomfortable conversations about climate change

Climate change means we need to change the way we eat, move, consume, create and think.

Northland's councils limiting access for the unvaccinated

Access to council facilities in Northland restricted for the unvaccinated

Whangārei Heads exhibition features Tamaterau's kaumatua and its story

History of Whangārei Heads settlement of Tamaterau will be on display

'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts

Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.

English lifeboat relaunches with new lease on life in Northland

A boat built in England in 1980 and now refitted has a new lease on life.

Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'

Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.

Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs

A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.

Whangārei Girls' High student Tia Martin has two works in online Ringa Toi that highlights Māori art

Artwork by Whangārei Girls' High student features in online album showcasing Toi Māori