Russell man, 28, looking to beat multinationals for marine contracts
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Shave for Cure by Whangārei students raises thousands of dollars
Whangārei Boys' High School and NorthTec students come together for a "good cause".
Northland's Te Hononga Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery win awards
Northland buildings dedicated to Austrian artist Hundertwasser win major awards
Govt hints firefighter mandate rules could ease — but no date given
Brigades under pressure due to high number of callouts combined with volunteer exodus.
14-yo armed robbery suspect walks free after police botch arrest
Judge believed police wanted to make sure teen didn't get bail again.
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Memorial scholarships, airport feedback, and planting day.
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Latest musings from columnist Joe Bennett
Forest bathing: How cities make us sick and nature is the cure
Dragonfly Springs wetland sanctuary in Onerahi is a space for reduce anger and stress.
Meeting Northland's disability issues head on
Latest thoughts from Northland disability sector leader Jonny Wilkinson.
Work needed to keep our amazing bodies in shape
Latest thoughts from fitness columnist Carolyn Hansen
Royal Commission to hear from Far North abuse-in-care survivors
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission will be visiting Kaitaia and Kaikohe next week.
Budget: Focus on troubled kids to cut crime, youth workers say
Ōtangarei Trust's Martin Kaipo says stopping truancy is the best way to cut youth crime.
Northland reacts to Budget 22 health funding
Health is the big winner in the Budget 2022, but what does that mean for Northlanders?
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene
The summer season is almost over for Northland bowlers.
Morphine for 'bad days': 73-year-old waits for hip replacement
A 73-year-old man from Whangārei has been waiting 18 months for a hip replacement.
'It's our future': Youth speak out on climate change Budget
Northland youth worry about the planet they'll inherit if climate change isn't tackled.
Good start but more needed: Northland's take on Budget climate change measures
$2.9b has been set aside from the Emissions Trading Scheme to fight climate change.
Trades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022
The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.
Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.
Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022
$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.
School principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeism
A Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.
New Whangārei Hospital, dry dock study for Northport among Budget goodies for North
Budget 2022 delivers millions of dollars in new funding for Northland.
12yo among young trio to sideswipe cop car in vehicle - sparking police pursuit
The chase began in downtown Whangārei and wound around the streets of Ōtangarei.
Rāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of body
Te Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.
Northland emergency services receive national accolade for search of Brian Bench
The award acknowledges important contribution made to search and rescue in New Zealand.
NorthTec says international students welcome once border reopens
International students could pump $15M into Northland economy - NorthTec
Bay News: Turner centre reopening after Covid; business stalwart farewell; swingers under the spotlight
Latest news and snippets from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre.
Rāwene calls for urgent improvements to dangerous footpath
Footpath along increasingly busy Parnell St is in disrepair and in places non-existent.
Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver
Recidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.