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Speed limits to drop in Mangawhai
New limits will be 40km/h for most residential streets and 30km/h for busy shopping areas.
'I feel violated': Thieves target businesses in small town
Police are operating regular prevention patrols in the area as a response to the problem
Strong Northland team at Gymnastics National Champs
Strong chance of Northland success at NZ Gymnastics National Championships this week
Waipū Cove surf lifeguards enjoy a wave of wins
Northland lifeguards scoop seven wins at Northern Region Surf Life Saving awards evening
Floating pontoon allows for luxury vessel on-water refits
New $1.2 million floating pontoon in Whangārei to draw international vessels.
Record kiwifruit crop in Northland harvests $76 million
Northland's $76 million kiwifruit crop a new record yield.
Jobs for Nature delivers $4m boost to Bay pest control project
Cash will create 15 jobs and boost trapping on Purerua, Russell and Cape Brett peninsulas.
Fundraising appeal kicks off to revitalise Whangārei Hospital's children's ward
The foundation is fundraising to create a more comfortable space for children in hospital.
Western Sharks crowned Tyrepower Northland Premier Rugby champs
All three Tyrepower Northland rugby finals close affairs
Serious crash delays traffic on Ngunguru Road
Diversions are put in place on Ngunguru Road following a serious two-car crash.
What top Northland chefs are cooking at home this winter
Top Northland chefs offer tips on how to make practical, nourishing winter food
'I'm so glad that I'm alive': Woman wakes to find car in her living room
A large concrete brick landed next to the 74-year-old's head.
House fire: Memories all that's left of home; still looking for lost pets
Roberta and George Niha lost their 30-year-old house in Pipiwai to a fire.
Cop's efforts recognised at Neighbourhood Support awards
James Calvert has spent the past four years bringing Northlanders closer together.
Thousands turn out across Northland in 'howl of protest'
About 1600 utes, trucks, vans and tractors brought Northland towns to a standstill.
Photos: Howl of a protest sweeps Northland
Thousands of Northlanders took to utes, tractors, trucks and vans in a day of protest.
Speed limit cuts welcomed: 'There's too many drivers who speed along here'
Review also proposes reducing speed limit on 90 Mile Beach and every street in Moerewa.
Wandatrak: The device helping find dementia sufferers who wander
Missing people could be found in a matter of hours rather than days thanks to device.
Whangārei business faces liquor licence suspension after bust
A Whangārei outlet sold liquor to a minor in an undercover operation.
Northland lifeguards make their mark as Awards of Excellence finalists
Winners will be named tomorrow at an awards evening in Auckland.
Northland news in brief: Two people seriously hurt in crash
New snippets from around the region.
One new Māori ward councillor for Kaipara District Council from review
New Māori ward for Kaipara will bring an extra councillor to the table
Old-school sounds for Whangārei listeners
Return of Flava's old-school sounds will be music to Whangārei fans' ears.
Car hits tree: two people seriously injured in Kawakawa crash
Five people were in the car at the time it collided with a tree in Kawakawa.
Twelve fires in seven months: Far North town fed up with firebug
An arsonist in Ahipara is putting pressure on already busy volunteer firefighters.
Students bury undies in the name of science
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'
Utes and tractors will gather from 11am in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.
Surf school, rongoā lollies, books showcased by enterprising youngsters
This year's entries cover everything from surf lessons to kids' books and rongoā lollies
Landowners urged to reverse poor wetlands record
Wetlands have value as natural areas of carbon storage, says biodiversity advisor.
Three feral dogs shot at Far North farm; attacks continue
Community effort ends in frustration as dogs lie low.
Orca encounter first-time experience for Marsden Point folk
The pod was first spotted around 8am heading into the harbour.