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Lawn mowing Good Samaritan found: 'This is just the type of thing he does for people'
Munroe Rawiri, not thinking anything of it, hadn't told anyone of his deed.

Gratitude to organ donors who saved their lives
Two Northland childhood friends share a unique bond – they've both had heart transplants.

Alien Weaponry release concert video for Māori Language Week
Waipū-based internationally-successful band release concert video for Māori Language Week.

Major resealing of Northland's state highways planned
The resurfacing work will make the roads safer.

Two to potentially make debut for Taniwha
Northland have to be at their best to beat defending premiership winner Tasman.

Deaths plummet as Covid lockdown wipes out the flu
Sharp drop in death rates likely due to Covid restrictions halting spread of the flu.

Jonah Lomu's close relative appeals drug conviction and sentence
Woman denies any role in smuggling meth on to Ninety Mile Beach.

Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival visiting Northland next month
Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival visiting Northland next month

Whangārei tutor embraces his culture to enhance learning
From feeling inadequate without te reo, tutor is now sharing culture with students.

120 turn up to NorthTec open day in Whangārei to look at study options
Young mum among 120 looking at study options.

Coroner to investigate death of 89-year-old Mangonui identity
The coroner will look into the death of 89-year-old who died on Mangonui waterfront

Future ownership of Whangārei's $3.5 billion ratepayer assets in the spotlight
Three waters reform could put Whangārei's ratepayer-funded infrastructure assets at risk.

Kiwi North places in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses around the globe
Kiwi North places in the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses around the globe.

CHH LVL plant won't survive long-term, says redundant worker
Laid-off CHH LVL worker in Whangārei believes the company will fold.

Moko Tepania will speak only te reo during Far North District Council meeting deliberations
Moko Tepania will speak only te reo Māori during FNDC meeting

Bungled boat theft damages Paihia house, wrecks trailer
Frustrated boat owner appealing for information about Monday afternoon theft attempt.

Dolphin skeleton unearthed during Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up at Pohe Island
Dolphin skeleton unearthed during Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up at Pohe Island

Sailors' absence a multimillion-dollar hit for marine industry
'Blue-water cruisers' spend about $10m in Whangarei while dodging the cyclone season.

July 17-18 Northland storm caused more than $55m of damage
July 17-18 Northland storm caused more than $55m of damage

US management group sign Northland metallers Alien Weaponry
US management group sign Northland metallers Alien Weaponry

Arson suspected in two shed fires
Early reports that dogs and calves in shed fire had perished proved unfounded.

Whangārei voters will stick with First Past the Post
Whangārei sticks with First Past the Post voting system for next two local body elections.

Owner glad to get his prized trailer back
A generator and cash missing from stolen biltong trailer found dumped north of Whangārei.

Grieving family of teen killed in crash fighting for relatives to attend tangi
Seven relatives including siblings arrived from Australia but exemption request refused.

News snippets from Northland
News snippets from Northland: Nurse training, two crashes, a new hotel, and Covid update.

Move to alert level 1 welcomed in Northland
Business and public confidence should see a lift with level 1.

NorthTec tā moko discussion
Tā moko - is it traditional or contemporary? NorthTec staff share their views.

40 new Northland electrical apprentices from $1.5m Government funding
40 Northlanders will get apprenticeships through electricity lines company Northpower.

Whangārei man gutted at losing his prized trailer
Custom made trailer worth about $50,000 stolen while its owner slept.