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Budding Northland actor lands lead role in TV series
Budding actor Byron Repia has landed a leading role in an upcoming TV series about rugby.
Results of redundancy at LVL plant days away
Hundreds of worried LVL plant workers to know next week who will keep their jobs.
Northland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screen
News snippets from across the region.
Northland MP 'hugely disappointed' coward's punch bill voted down
"One punch" laws were introduced in NSW in 2014 to reduce alcohol-related violence.
Go Local! Covid-19 economic fallout starts to bite Northland businesses
The economic effects of Covid-19 continue to play havoc with Northland businesses.
Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.
Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating
Two Whangārei women test negative for Covid-19
The two women drove north on Wednesday after one had spent time in a quarantine facility.
Northland winter bowls in full swing
After a long break in play, Northland's bowling clubs are returning to the greens.
Meth addiction lands repeat offender in court again
Shane Legg sentenced to home detention where his father is seriously ill and dying.
No helmet, no seatbelts = more needless death and injury
Far North 19-year-old died riding a motorbike on Awaroa Rd without a helmet.
Bay businesses triple promotion spend as competition heats up for domestic tourists
Concerns are that otherwise region will be pushed to back of the queue.
Northland sporting fabric changing for the better
Funding is still available for Northland's regional organisations and clubs.
Northlanders urged to support Māori businesses
Te Hiku communities are being encouraged to support local Māori businesses post Covid-19.
David Seymour to stand for Act in Whangārei - but not that David Seymour
Both are sure there won't be any confusion in September's general election.
Young adults share challenges they face
No harm in asking - is everything okay? At youth space we do that, says Anahera Pickering.
No fine for rubbish dumped at Bay of Islands lookout
Letters found in rubbish couldn't prove Haruru Falls man was responsible for dumping.
Northland beneficiaries benefiting from aged-care sector
The programme has seen almost 30 people enter fulltime employment.
Food banks struggle with demand as more Northlanders need help
More Northlanders are relying on emergency food parcels to feed their families.
Bike film fest coming to Northland
A weekly round-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of islands.
Northland rail upgrade providing work for locals
Two hundred contractors and KiwiRail staff needed over the coming months for project.
Warm clothes sought for Pacific Island seasonal workers in Northland
Donations of warm clothes are being sought for chilly seasonal workers stuck in Northland.
Victory for GMO opposition: NRC votes to reverse position
The council has voted to reverse its predecessor's decision and include a GMO policy.
Northland health advocates welcome damning review
The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.
Northland father and son found after night lost in Puketi Forest
Father and son spend night in Puketi Forest as temperatures drop and rain falls.
Cycle tours luring Kiwi travellers to Northland
With borders closed Kiwis are discovering the North on all-inclusive cycle trail tours.
Far North woman rapt with horse rescue farm birthday gift
Milli Owen is pleased with her unique 21st birthday present - a horse rescue programme.
Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.
Northland leads NZ in latest post-lockdown consumer spend
Northland consumer spending up 8.8% on same week last year. The NZ average is just 0.9%.