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News snippets from Northland: Mayor and deputy to be sworn in; scholarship opportunity

News in brief from Northland

Central Whangārei property for sale had been seen as site for $60m hotel development

Whangārei property up for sale at Town Basin suitable for hotel.

Reece plumbing and bathroom showroom opens in Whangārei

Plumbing and bathroom products supplier Reece opens outlet in Whangārei

Whangārei buzzing over long weekend

Locals and visitors packed out Whangārei hospitality venues and markets.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.

Rawene fire contained but not yet extinguished

About 6ha was affected by the Rawene fire, and three houses were threatened.

British couple stranded in 2020 lockdown return to exact campsite to restart NZ trip

Northland's beauty has always been on the couple's 'trip of a lifetime' bucket list.

Northlanders hit the beach after packed weekend

Northland's Labour Monday in pictures - straight from Waipū Cove.

Kaitaia's Mea Motu outclasses former world boxing champ

Northland boxer Mea Motu scores another impressive win - beats former world champ

Comment: Much ado about funding - why the Bard matters

Joe Bennett has seen the transformative power of Shakespeare among our youth.

New Northland Regional Council member gets in with a sliver of votes

Former Far North deputy mayor Tania McInnes doesn't want a recount

Mangakahia Area School appoints first Māori principal in more than a century

New principal Maria Dunn wants to restore school's heart and soul.

Police cleared of contributing to death of 21yo hit by car

Man who died had been warned he was at risk by a passing motorist

Our Treasures: Trying to bust the man behind the mystery

A bust discovered in a storeroom has us looking at the meaning behind the symbols.

Comment: Does the Accessibility Bill enable or disable?

Laws aren't to punish sins but to prevent certain outcomes, says Jonny Wilkinson.

News snippets: Check out what's on this Labour Weekend

Check out the latest news bites from around the region.

Rebuilt Whangārei Boys' High School officially open

The new buildings, including a 1300-seat auditorium, cost $50m.

Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu to captain Black Ferns in Rugby World Cup

Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu proud to lead Black Ferns in her home province