Basketball great Tom Abercrombie inspires future stars
Basketball fans as young as 5, showed up to meet Tall Black legend Tom Abercrombie.
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Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career
Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.
South Indian community welcomes all to enjoy a cultural evening at Whangārei Onam Celebration
Whangārei Malayalee Association brings the festival of hope and joy, Onam, to Whangārei.
Northland drivers reminded about dangerous rail crossings
Northland has a track record of five serious collisions between trains and vehicles.
Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards
Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.
Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua
A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.
Shelter needed for stray and abandoned animals
Animal volunteer in Dargaville needs public help to move kittens into proper shelter.
Refining CEO briefs Whangārei Heads community about future plans
Refining NZ conducts information session on fuel-only import terminal proposal.
Mangawhai community rally around woman allegedly assaulted
Charlotte Wilson needed 30 stitches for a deep cut on her face after an alleged assault.
True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers reveals many hidden adventures at the sea
True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers book contains many stories from Whangārei
Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds
Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.
'Northland is particularly vulnerable to illness'
As of last week over 82,000 Northlanders had at least one Covid 19 vaccine doses.
Whangārei residents getting their five-plus a day
Home deliveries of fresh produce popular with Whangārei residents.
Northland news in brief
28th Māori Battalion memorabilia; Daffodil Day breakfast; crash inquiry.
Frontline volunteers much needed at Dargaville St John Ambulance Station
Volunteers get all the training they need to be able to attend all types of emergencies.
Looking for Jacob: Man who helped Whangārei woman covered in blood
A Whangārei woman says the actions of mystery hero Jacob is something we can aspire to.
Energy minister rules out government intervention
Social Credit launched online petition for Govt to take ownership of the refinery.
Port aims to get all staff vaccinated
All border workers at Northport have to receive first jab by the end of September.
Northland news in brief
Boatie rescued; school warning to parents; car fire suspicious; pedestrian hit by car.
'One step closer to healing Earth': Kerikeri kids' effort recognised
These Kerikeri primary school kids are already doing their bit to save the planet
Booster seat donation to help rural police rescue kids from crises
The new booster seats will help police safely take young children away from emergencies.
Lines companies keep power running for most Northlanders
Some customers in Dargaville lost power for a few hours.
Northlanders are loud and clear about importance of urgent road repairs
Northlanders have responded to a call for the worst stretches of state highways and roads.
Snow likely on Northland peaks after frosty start to the week
MetService says snow fall on Monday likely for high regions, but cannot confirm.
News snippets from around the North
Man allegedly spotted speeding; Nominations for senior of the year.
New bike pump track popular before official opening
Bike pump track part of Master Plan for Whangārei's Pohe Island
Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child
Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.
Northland restaurants are dealing with severe staffing shortages - so what's the answer?
Restaurateurs have welcomed a hospitality training programme to be expanded to Northland.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
Editorial: Northlanders and our roads have been neglected for too long
We in Northland are sick of being political pawns
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Canning of project 'seems absurd': Nats commit to four-laning south of Whangārei
Upgrade projects costly but crucial, National infrastructure spokesman Andrew Bayly says.
Bird recovery centre's free solar panels will save $8k a year
The highly deserving Whangārei charity now has $40,000 worth of solar panels.