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Joe Bennett: Birds are the beasts we see the most and fear the least
OPINION: Joe Bennett muses about birds after watching them springing about in a tree.
Former Mayor Sheryl Mai speaks out against Whangārei’s Māori ward polling move
Whangārei District Council voted to keep its Māori ward.
'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike action
Dargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.
Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’
Far North wāhine fulfil need for connection through fitness
A look at the new fitness offering uplifting people to connect and thrive.
Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland
A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
Lowest income New Zealanders paying highest power prices, data reveals
The Far North’s high power prices put a squeeze on retirees.
Why 'act now, beg for forgiveness later' is not a good plan when it comes to redundancy - David Grindle
OPINION: Employers need to be clear about why they are doing what they are doing,
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against polling
Northland Regional Council pushes back against polling
Friday's Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Society accommodation
This Friday's Daffodil Day includes plenty of Northland events for the Cancer Society.
Final stage of Far North’s biggest social housing project opens
Te Kohekohe is the brainchild of Māori health provider Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi.
Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’
"It’s something that no mother should go through."
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray
OPINION: Surgical intervention is most likely required.
The 'perfect storm' behind Northland schools' staffing woes
Yet another school has been forced to make alternative arrangements amid staff sickness.
'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whale
The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for support
The family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.
Shane Reti: Economy is moving in right direction, creating more scope for business growth
OPINION: The OCR cut shows inflation is easing and the Govt’s economic plan is working.
'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices
Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
Tropical fruit tree seedlings in high demand as climate changes
'The range of the country now that doesn’t get hard frost is really huge.'
Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
Carolyn Hansen: Can we have our cake and eat it too when it comes to being healthy
OPINION: Denial does not work nor does extreme dieting.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Opinion: The (eventual) new road is great news for Northland but so much more is needed
OPINION: Across the region's three electorates it boasts eight MPs. What are they doing?
Double awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough times
Homes in Russell and Langs Beach won awards for Oliver Tuck Construction.
'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spot
People have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?
Our Treasures: Tintype Central comes to town
OPINION: Tintype photographs aren't particularly valuable apart from their subject matter.
Joe Bennett: The foot - an undervalued, uncomplaining beast
OPINION: Like most parts of the body, feet are taken for granted.