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Business confidence going up in Northland
A part-time Northlander is reeling in a bunch of new fresh fish takeaway franchises.

Candidates go head to head in battle for the North
Eleven candidates from three electorates fought a wide-ranging, sometimes fiery, debate.

Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire

Daylight Saving should spark Northlanders into more exercise
Northlanders need to get active this Spring - Brent Eastwood

Taniwha and Northland Kauri notch wins
Northland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.

EOLC referendum: Time to allow assisted dying?
Will New Zealanders move to make euthanasia legal for the terminally ill?

FNDC to pay for gates and lights at Ahipara's kaumātua flats
The security measures are aimed at deterring thieves after persistent problems.

Summer fit: Experts reveal top tips on staying active
Northland fitness experts reveal how to get motivated and fit without spending a fortune.

Great-grandmother stranded in Brazil slums during trip of a lifetime
Great-grandmother Ruth Cosner's big overseas trip took an unexpected turn.

Northland's potential needs to be unleashed, says Judith Collins
More infrastructure is the key to unlocking Northland's potential, National's leader says.

News snippets from Northland
Harbour Bridge strut replaced, pianist performs, and get ready for Oktoberfest.

Large block of land in Bay of Islands' richest neighbourhood for sale
Land next to Kauri Cliffs golf course on market for the first time in more than 70 years.

Bumper crowds to boost big sports matches and local businesses
The double-header of rugby and hockey games in Whangārei has city business owners abuzz.

Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe
Act's Northland candidate Mark Cameron takes time out for a catch up in a Whangarei cafe.

Advance voting in general election starts tomorrow
450 polling stations open tomorrow for advance voting in the election

Channel North to rise from the ashes
New Northland TV channel will have a local focus.

Shane Jones: 'They don't bloom for long - I hope that is not an analogy of what remains of my political career'
NZ First's Shane Jones sits down for a cuppa and korero, and quick tour of his garden.

PM to open Kawakawa's Te Hononga community hub
Hundertwasser-inspired community hub has been a dream in Kawakawa for more than a decade.

Meet the candidates: Maki Herbert
No to GMOs and amalgamation of councils, says Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.

Meet the candidates: Janice Epiha
Meth out of hand due to accessibility and affordability, says election candidate.

Couple still can't go home 11 weeks after flood
Waikare Valley residents are still grappling with the effects of the July flood.

Whangārei firefighters quick to douse accidental fire
Message for Northlanders in the wake of an accidental fire in Whangārei.

New waka ama club for Waitangi
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.

FNDC's unusual problem: More infrastructure funding than it can handle
Govt cash could be lost if FNDC doesn't complete projects on time.

Why culture is the heartbeat of your business
Where would you be without a unique business culture? Northland Inc's Sam Mather explains.

Māori Party wants separate Māori Parliament, return of conservation land
The Māori Party's policy will "make rednecks' heads fall off".

Election profile: Willow-Jean Prime has a coffee and chat in Moerewa
Northland's Labour List MP Willow-Jean Prime chats over a bargain coffee in her hometown.