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Northland women's rugby hanging in the balance
It would be a great loss to New Zealand women's rugby if the Kauri were omitted this year.
Rash of crashes highlight need for care
Police will be patrolling Northland's highways over the long weekend.
'Mangled spirituality' in Cape closure - Jones
MPs trade barbs but both want cape open; DoC says time needed to ready it for visitors.
Call for stronger Māori voice in decision making
The council would benefit from having a more culturally diverse perspective.
Iwi-Crown partnership tackles whānau harm in Far North
Whiria Te Muka has partnered up with MSD to tackle whānau harm in the Far North.
Iwi say more time needed for Dome Valley landfill feedback
The iwi say the submission period should be extended due to the impacts of Covid-19.
Whangārei police opt for pedal power on patrol
Offciers on bikes ride shared pathway and city to ensure it's a safe place for everyone.
Kaumātua Hohepa Rudolph will be 'sorely missed'
Kaumātua Hohepa Rudolph died on Sunday.
Infant allegedly assaulted; motorcyclist was critically injured
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'Don't feed drunken pigeons' warns bird recovery centre
Don't give drunken kūkupa water or food, Bird Recovery Centre manager said.
Police seek hit-and-run driver after woman, child hurt
Crash occurred as car was overtaking on SH12 at Taheke on Friday evening.
Northland churches, sports given green light up to 100
Gatherings increase is much higher than previously expected.
Crash corner: Family fear someone will die
Family lives in fear someone will be seriously injured or killed on corner.
From Paihia and Pacific Ocean to Egypt and the Red Sea
Northland woman in military police team during deployment in Egypt.
Northland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with baby
Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.
More than 15,000 kai and care packages distributed
The Sallies and Northland iwi have distributed thousands of food parcels to the needy.
Substantial discounts on offer for insulation and heating retrofits
Govt urges Northlanders to take advantage of subsidy on insulation and heating retrofits.
Drought is far from over, Northlanders warned
Water restrictions have been lowered in Kaitaia and Paihia.
Northland winter codes outline possible return dates
Find out when your sport is expecting to return to play in Northland.
Fees-free sports programme can be studied from anywhere in Northland
Much of the programme's delivery is online.
NRU CEO hits out at Taniwha rumours
NRU chief executive Cameron Bell said such rumours would be unsettling for players.
Northland news in brief: Coastguard search unsuccessful; 165 jobs for Northland
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Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
Speed limits to be slashed in Far North
Most unsealed rural roads will be cut from 100km/h to 60km/h, sealed roads to 80km/h.
Forestry bill deemed a pointless bureaucratic cost to all parties
Govt bill attacked by Northland forestry owners and managers.
Northland news in brief: New Te Tai Tokerau candidate named; Kiwi sign stolen
News snippets from across the region.
Kaumātua, mentor, waka leader farewelled as iwi navigate Covid-19
Wiremu Wiremu, 80, was laid to rest near his marae at Rahiri on Monday.
Whangārei bars rejoice as punters set to return
All restaurants and bars will still have to abide by the three S's.
Car wash and water blasting jobs dry up
Water restrictions a double whammy for Northland businesses down on bookings.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Residents want justice after mass mail theft
It appeared the perpetrators travelled over 20km during their mail heist.
Driver cut free from wreck, flown to Auckland Hospital
A 58 year old Whangārei man is in a serious condition after crash.
$5m land purchase for Kerikeri sportsfields
The Bay of Islands has been crying out for more sportsfields for years.