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Northland hockey talent named in Games squad
Stacey Michelsen and Ella Gunson will again represent New Zealand at the Olympics.
Northland volunteer firefighters turn up the heat on 'unfair' ACC legislation
Only paid firefighters are currently able to make work-related cancer claims.
New police commissioner welcomed to Waitangi
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
St John Whangārei and Whāngarei RSA help struggling families cope this winter
Food, warm clothes, and blankets are destined for Whangārei families facing tough times.
Far North halts SNAs as plans for protest hikoi intensify
There are calls to stop SNAs altogether.
From scrubbing bedpans to managerial roles
Old nursing habits die hard for nursing manager retiree.
Why do we need Northland speed limit review?
What's lacking in most reviews is the case for and against any speed limit reduction.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
Northland news in brief: Vaccination hui; and robbery attempt probed
Catch up with news snippets from around the region.
Berry venture takes shape at Ngawha
Maungatapere Berries' expansion in Far North provides more employment opportunities.
Anglers awed by humpbacks breaching in Bay of Islands
Friends out fishing in the Bay came home with much more than a feed.
Northland weather to bring four seasons in a day
Northlanders have a mixed reaction as heavy downpours ease and more sunshine is expected.
Cycle trail terror: Riders on Twin Coast route chased by dog pack
Local businesses' good work to promote Northland is undone by a few, the cycle group say.
News in brief: Pōhutukawa programme back, women's club celebrates centenary
News snippets from around the region.
Doggone it: Wandering pet rehomed while family away at funeral
A family want their dog back after it went missing and was rehomed while they were away.
SNA work facing Far North pause after huge public backlash
Far North Mayor says opposition to SNAs biggest on any issue in decades.
High winds continue battering Northland as heavy rain passes
Wind gusts up to 120km/h are expected to continue hitting Northland's east coast.
Whangārei's Almond Court flats not saved from demolition, despite hotel chain pulling out of development
Iconic Whangārei flats still facing demolition
Diagnosis: a severe case of quackery
Northland's Kerikeri Mission Station hosting con man's quack cure-all
Northland Land Search and Rescue veteran clocks 50 years reuniting families
Grant Conaghan received a nod from the Queen on Monday for his work in search and rescue.
North dodges major storm damage despite battering
Parts of the North recorded a massive 110-plus mm of rain yesterday.
Fire destroys newly built home at Motatau
Newly built home was almost finished when it burned to the ground.
Wild weather in Northland: drivers asked to take care as roads remain open
Northland's roads were quiet this morning with traffic expected to pick up around midday.
Let's celebrate Māori new year, says mayor
Sheryl Mai offers her thoughts, in English and in Māori, on the arrival of Matariki.
Queen's birthday honour a community effort, says Noma
Kawakawa resident Noma Shepherd has been made ONZM for services to the community.
Northland's Adam Blair made Member of New Zealand Order of Merit with message for young sport players
'Stay true to yourself and work hard' - Adam Blair, MNZM's, advice for young players
Award for museum that honours Māori military sacrifice
Te Rau Aroha is dedicated to Māori who served New Zealand in times of war.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Northlanders honoured for their service to the community
Northlanders recognised for service to the community in Queen's Birthday Honours.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
Winds up to 120km/h and heavy rains may force Northlanders indoors
All of Northland expected to experience heavy downpours and strong wind gusts on Monday.
Feral deer droppings from Russell forest analysed
DNA from feral deer droppings from Russell forest used to aid eradication.
Brent Eastwood: Green prescription success story
A Green Prescription referral from your GP could be just what you need.