New era in Rawene as locals poised to take over NorthTec site
Locals have been campaigning for almost 20 years for better use of the Rawene campus.
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Spirit hoodwinked by Canterbury magic
Two of Northland's top cricket exports, Makayla Templeton and Olivia Lobb, were in action.
Northland rescue chopper wish comes true
Northland children get dream ride in NEST chopper, thanks to Make-A-Wish.
Oakura residents happy police on top of summer crime spikes
Oakura community confident police will keep area safe during the upcoming busy summer
Northland news in brief: Fire at Northport, assault arrest
News snippets from around the region.
'I said no': How a child stopped a Catholic priest
Whangārei woman tells national inquiry of sexual abuse by Catholic priest.
About 80 turn up to demand withdrawal of draconian law in India
Convoy of vehicles with banners in Whangārei protest new law against Indian farmers.
Shearing and wood chopping return to the popular show
A 20 per cent increase in crowd numbers at this year's Whangārei A&P show.
'Bunch of cowboys': Pōhutukawas cut down as housemoving saga continues
Housemoving truck became stuck for a long time yesterday as it tried to get up driveway.
Our Hidden Homeless: Reader response to help Northland's homeless 'phenomenal'
The trust helping Northlanders is rapt at the response to Our Hidden Homeless series.
Northland's first dedicated desexing clinic aims to decrease dog and cat population
Mog and Dog clinic will help keep the Northland cat and dog population down.
Four Northland players named in the Blues' squad
Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.
No conviction for home-made bomb that torched historic reserve
Police successfully appeal arsonist's discharge without conviction.
Trail of destruction: Chaos after house driven into bridge
More than 20 signs appeared to have been cut down or removed.
Touch star returns to field after broken leg
Elite athlete worried broken leg meant he wouldn't be able to play again.
Sevens winners bound for NZ final
Play starts at 8.45am at all venues. Clubs don't forget your markers.
Northland news in brief: Bail refused, mums holding exhibition
News snippets from around the region.
Our Hidden Homeless: Former addict stresses importance of wraparound services
Northland's homeless need access to wraparound services to address underlying issues.
The road North to get 1000 truckloads of shipping containers
Northport helps alleviate shipping load by accepting gigantic vessel bound for Auckland.
Bedside court hearing for kidnapping accused hurt in crash
Couple, aged 22 and 35, charged with kidnapping and gun offences after Paihia incident.
Northland's hidden homeless: Desperate need for housing for teen mums living in cow sheds
Teen mums living in cow sheds and cars has prompted calls for more emergency housing.
Waipapa roundabout project cost jumps to $24.5m
NZTA says project grew from a roundabout to an entire town upgrade, bumping up the cost.
200 dancers keep calm and dance on at end of year show
The annual show at Forum North will feature 200 dancers aged 2 to 21.
Tangowahine shootout: Gunfire, then 'it's nothing personal'
A very similar incident happened on the same road almost 30 years ago.
Far North town lays claim to another distinction
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Our Hidden Homeless: Northland situation slammed as 'unacceptable'
Homelessness is a huge problem in Northland. So what's being done to address the issue?
From glory days to gone - BNZ bails out of Dargaville
Only three BNZ branches operating in Northland as people move to digital banking.
Woman arrested after alleged Paihia kidnapping refused bail
The 35-year-old woman faces kidnapping, firearms charges; her partner is still in hospital
Far North residents count mounting costs of lengthy SH1 closure
Far North residents are counting the cost of the prolonged SH1 closure at Mangamuka Gorge.
Our Hidden Homeless: Northland's elderly living in Third World conditions
Kaumātua and kuia are living in tents and shacks in the Far North. What are the solutions?
Editorial: Time to do something about our housing deprivation
We have a different type of homelessness in Northland.
Student conference hoped to build kids' confidence
The conference will be attended by 80 students from eight schools.
Drama in Paihia as bank bid ends in armed police swoop, high-speed crash
Armed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.