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1200 Northlanders turned to Quitline last year; New Year numbers up nationally
Some 1200 Northland smokers reached out to Quitline last year, and this month is busy too.
Northland news in brief: Lakes open day and applications open for community funding
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Fisherman's death Northland's second suspected drowning of 2019
The 65-year-old man's body was found off Motukaraka Pt, Hokianga, about 8pm on Monday.
Public health advice on hand hygiene
Rise in campylobacter cases prompt health warning in Northland.
Northland news in brief: Laurie Hall Park work continues and unexpected cruise ship visit
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Temperatures to continue in the high 20s
MetService is predicting another hot week for Northland.
Sporting 'Good Sorts' needed for Northland Sports Awards
Sporting 'Good Sorts' needed for Northland Sports Awards.
Serious crash near Kaikohe lands seven people in hospital
Alcohol was a factor in a second crash near Kerikeri.
Hapū leaders call hui to discuss a way forward
The hui will be held at Kohewhata Marae in January.
Northland officials considering fire ban across region
Senior fire officials are considering a total fire ban in Northland to drive message home.
New $2.8M water treatment plant for Far North settlement of Omanaia
New $2.8m water treatment plant for Far North settlement of Omanaia.
New Year: fatal fire, drink driving, good crowd
Revellers were mainly well behaved but a few incidents marred the night.
Don't light unnecessary fires in dry conditions
Northland fire boss pleads with people not to light unnecessary fires.
Fiery devastation: Three big fires in Auckland in five days
Nola's Orchard, Stoney Creek farm and St James Presbyterian Church were all destroyed.
A Kiwi helping kiwi: Wendy Sporle honoured for conservation work
A lifetime of work has seen kiwi conservationist Wendy Splore honoured.
Police, St John gear up for New Year's Eve
Police numbers will be tripled in most places around Northland to prevent trouble.
Boxing trainer honoured for work with Kaikohe youth
Anthony Warren has made it his mission to steer youth on to a positive path using fitness.
Scrub fire burns through hectares of bush
Firefighters are into their fourth day of trying to contain a blaze south of Kaikohe.
Northland news in brief: Godwit warning and gear stolen from tourists
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Balmy Northland the place to be for New Year's holidays
Good weather forecast for Northland until the end of next week.
Bronze whaler shark caught in net at Parua Bay
Hugs shark caught in net off Solomons Point on Whangarei Harbour.
$8.3m Lotto-winning Granny still working
Northland grandmother still working despite winning $8.3m in Powerball.
Countdown Dargaville sells another $1m Lotto ticket
A ticket bought at Countdown Dargaville has won $1m in Lotto First Division.
Northland meningococcal vaccine roll-out too slow - Reti
Shane Reti says Northland District Health Board's response to MenW outbreak was too slow.
Northland man arrested for theft of Red Cross donation box
Man captured on CCTV as he slipped box containing up to $300 into his bag
Taratahi staff and students' future in limbo
Farming consultant fears a shortage of farm workers in Northland.
Charities get $3m from Foundation North
Northland charities get $3million of grants from Foundation North
Poo in the loo, leave only footprints - DoC message
Visitors to Northland DoC reserves will be reminded to leave only footprints this summer.
Northland's Christmas Day weather forecast - it's not great
Northland's Christmas Day weather forecast - it's not great.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei property values due and cruise ship indecency arrest
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McKinney is Defence Force Volunteer of the Year
Northlander Maaka McKinney is NZ Defence Force Volunteer of the Year
Dog attack victim wants help to find offender
Jim Morgan, 95, says he doesn't know how to fill his days without his 'cobber'.