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Turkish businessman says he has confidence in Whangārei's economy
Hospitality Northland praises kebab owner for having confidence in the local economy.
Firefighters blocked from water by car parked over hydrant
Drivers parking over fire hydrants frustrating firefighters in Northland.
'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach
While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.
Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called
A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.
NRC Councillors meeting next week to discuss funding for conference centre
Discussions ongoing about funding for new conference centre in Whangārei.
Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
Covid-19 vaccine: Are older Northlanders being left behind?
Poor communication is being blamed for preventing older people being vaccinated.
Facilitator sought to make positive impact in community
Facilitator sought for community project to educate inmates.
Smoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.
Parked cars to be pinged for expired WOF, rego
The FNDC has long had the right to issue WOF, rego fines - but hasn't done it until now.
News in brief: Bling Bling Toi Marama lights up Kaikohe
News snippets from around the region.
Ōkaihau's 'footpath to nowhere' explained
Footpath-building boom will see Waitangi-Haruru footpath completed.
Menacing cycle trail dogs may be returned to owner
Dogs desexed, classed as menacing - but must be given back if fees paid, council says.
Lives 'may be lost' as Far North road funding fails to keep up with costs, Court says
Waka Kotahi says the $88m allocated is well up on the $73m from the previous three years.
Western Sharks the real deal with final round to play
Mid Northern overpower OBM at home to climb to second position.
Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match
This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
News in brief: Oromahoe School's Matariki Light Festival to go ahead
News snippets from around the region.
Jury to decide if Pou murdered Whangārei's Bridget Simmonds
Jurors retired at 5pm last night and were set to return to Whangārei High Court at 10am.
Restoration begins at church on battlefield site
Church restoration part of a wider project to remember the 1845 Battle of Ōhaeawai.
Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges
Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.
Puppy owner says a rise in dog registration fee unfair
Whangārei grandma to present online petition against a rise in dog rego fee next week.
Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
You're more likely to die on Northland's roads because of drugs and booze
A lack of police staff when we need them makes catching Northland's drink-drivers harder.
'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partner
Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.
Murder-accused gave CPR after bashing partner, court told
Northland murder-accused advised police to get divers out of the water during confession.
Whangārei South Rotary marks centennial with care-package donation
Whangārei South Rotary donates 100 care packages to mark its 100-year anniversary.
Jockey Elish McCall wins main race at Ruakākā
The weather was nice and the turf held up at the Ruakākā races on Saturday.