'Thank you for making me who I am': Outgoing mayor Sheryl Mai
Mayor Sheryl Mai leaves crunchies, rocks and alligators behind as she steps down.
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Women's Rugby World Cup put in the frame
Fans can purchase tickets through QR codes on nation themed frames along the Hatea Loop.
Carruth closure: Did Covid kill boarding schools?
Researcher says boarding schools need to create a sense of belonging and care.
Far North Mayor John Carter signing off after 55 years
Carter says people have always been at the heart of what he does.
National's Mark Mitchell: Youth offenders need consequences
National's police spokesman was in Whangārei to talk crime with business leaders.
Poor Knights Crossing paddlers power through tough conditions
The rescue boat was kept busy as competitors traversed the 30km stretch of open ocean.
Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family
The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.
Student-built Aquabots to do battle in Northland pool
Aquabots built by Northland students to do battle at aquatic centre.
Northland news in brief: Man charged with arson pleads insanity
The latest news bites from around the region.
New school cricket programme breaking boundaries
The programme launched in Northland is all about fun and participation for youngsters.
Comment: Lengthy wait lists for specialist care, surgery
Dr Shane Reti says thousands waiting 12 months-plus for specialist assessment or surgery
Community fund grows food resilience in vulnerable region
Recent adverse weather events and disrupted roads have highlighted Northland's weak spots.
Ace kicker Hawkins out for three games after red card
Northland have prepared well for crucial match against Auckland in Whangārei
TV's Ted Lasso gives lessons on kindness that are sometimes misunderstood - Vaughan Gunson
Columnist Vaughan Gunson examines kindness through Ted Lasso TV series
Northland news in brief: Boat ramp work and more
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: First ever conversation with a conspiracy theorist
Columnist Joe Bennett has met his first conspiracy theorist - in the shower.
Brent Eastwood on what life would be like without play
Reduce barriers to play to increase community well being - Brent Eastwood
A beast of a business: Vets will disappear if status quo continues
Northland vets urge the public to lead with kindness as their profession struggles.
Singer toy sewing machine a stitch in time
How a toy sewing machine was designed to shape the future of women.
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Four season in one day at Whangārei Primary School Sports Association's cross country champs
Whangārei Primary School cross country champs saw all kinds of weather at Barge Park
Northland bowls season officially starts this weekend after awards presented
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from the Northland bowls scene.
Kaipara councillor made to apologise for code of conduct breach
A Kaipara District Councillor's claims sound had been tampered with were inaccurate.
John Williamson: School bus safety still needs an urgent fix
We need to continue to push for better safety around our school buses, says Williamson.
News snippets from Northland
Utes damaged in SH1 crash; and Poor Knights Crossing on again.
Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home
Long-term Northland SPCA residents looking for loving homes
'Meet the candidate' events for Northland local body elections - so far
Where and when to meet Northland local body election candidates.
Briefs: Ōpua development petition, Tutukākā fatal update, Mander Park pop-up market
The latest news bites from around the region.
Emily Henderson: Northland has become a priority for public housing
Change can't happen overnight, but work is being done to make a difference with housing.
Cutting-edge scanner will be huge boost for healthcare
Northland to get first high-tech PET-CT when a new radiology clinic opens next year
Northland's bright young minds compete in two science fairs
Kerikeri teen Nicolas Powell's project could save his school $212,000.
News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here
Catch up on what's happening.