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'Borderland' group to address Covid checkpoint confusion
Checkpoints in Maungaturoto and north of Mangawhai effectively cut Kaipara in half.
Lineham and Price take out junior singles
In the women's division, congratulations go to Christine Lineham of Mangawhai.
Kiripaka Rd cleared after car flips on roof in Tikipunga
There may be delays on Kiripaka Rd, Tikipunga, while police remove vehicle.
Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Covid 19 coronavirus: What a difference a day makes to Mangawhai residents stuck in alert level confusion
Businesses and residents revelled in the certainty brought by changed police checkpoints.
Sam Mather: Here's why Northlanders should embrace growth
New or ideas-stage businesses keep Northland Inc Business Innovation and Growth team busy.
Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
Wet weather welcome boost to parched Northland
A Far North town's drinking supply received a boost from yesterday's heavy downpours.
Suspected human bone found at Whangārei Heads
There were two discoveries of human bones in the Far North last year.
336 landowners inside proposed four-lane highway route
Eleven aerial maps were published in December which outlined the suggested route.
Kaipara valuations shoot up with tiny Ruawai soaring the most
Ruawai residents know full well why the town is on the up.
'It's extremely confusing': Mangawhai residents told they're part of Auckland lockdown
Kaipara mayor says Mangawhai and Kaiwaka are being included in Auckland region.
Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.
Three Māori seats wanted by Northland Regional Council working party
Northland Regional Council could have up to three Māori seats.
Kaitaia fire volunteers clock up 459 years of service
Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade members approaching 500 years of service
Northland nurse Marie Noa receives prestigious award
Northland nurse receives prestigious honour for her work with Māori health.
Bream Bay Combined Arts Group exhibiting Covid lockdown art
Covid-inspired art on display by Bream Bay Combined Arts Group
Northtec's carved entrance way showcases students' skills
Dawn ceremony for carved tomokanga (entrance way) in Northtec's Whangārei campus
Ngāpuhi athletes fill list of most influential Māori athletes
Highest among the Northlanders was wood chopping legend Jason Wynyard.
Northland list MP Mark Cameron makes maiden speech in Parliament
Northland-based list MP Mark Cameron has praised WWII heroes in his maiden speech.
Crown finishes its case in judge-alone trial
Whangārei mum on trial in relation to baby's death expected to learn fate next week.
Multi-iwi project aims to protect kauri, create jobs
Without urgent action Northland could lose its iconic kauri forests, minister says.
Pupils flock to check out visiting Navy aircraft
A Whangārei Primary pupil's competition entry resulted in a schoolday helicopter visit.
Fourth person charged after Whangārei police operation nets guns and gang members
A 26-year-old woman is facing firearm charges alongside a trio of Black Power gang members
Principal says boys won't know themselves with new build
Historical buildings to be demolished as new build caters to WBHS' growing demands.
Black Power gang members and guns netted by Whangārei police
Three gang members have appeared in Whangārei District Court on firearm related charges.
Ngāpuhi sport stars labelled most influential in last 30 years
Northland Kauri rugby star Portia Woodman was the highest-ranked Northlander so far.
Yachties facing cyclones make plea to Immigration Minister
The sailing community maintain there is no real guarantee of safe conditions until June.
Small surges detected after tsunami alert advisory issued
Dive charter company in Whangārei sends three boats out despite tsunami warning.
Library on Urupukapuka Island in Northland well received
Urupukapuka Island library keeping Bay of Islands visitors entertained