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Whangārei councillor told to apologise for breaching confidentiality
Whangārei district councillor Jayne Golightly breached council confidentiality.
Relief for motorists in Northland with SH1 over the Brynderwyns opened both ways on Friday
Brynderwyns opened both ways on Friday to relief of SH1 motorists
News in brief: SH1 reopens in Cape Rēinga; Lucky Lotto player in Kaipara wins $18k
The latest news bites from around the region.
Karakia rings out at Kaipara District Council meeting despite earlier ban
The push to have karakia reintroduced to council meetings continues.
Gwen Lawson on bowls - Champion of Champion Pairs and Singles winners
Winners found in Northland Bowls' Champion of Champion Pairs and Singles
Decision pending on councillor Jayne Golightly's alleged code of conduct breach
The outcome of the hearing is expected to be released on Friday.
Whangārei Mayor says council's Oruku due diligence on track
Council needs further information on financials and more before funding can be set.
Festival celebrating all things Ngāti Hine returns to Moerewa this weekend
Event brings three days of kapa kapa, kai, music and debate to Otiria Marae.
Bay News: Historic police house for sale, theatre classes for kids, and Hokianga’s heavenly exhibition
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.
Whangārei District Council won’t remove couple occupying Onerahi land
The couple set up a makeshift home after they had to leave their emergency housing.
Iconic artist Selwyn Muru's life's work showcased in prestigious art centre
The Te Hāpua-born artist is known as one of the most original Māori thinkers of all time.
News in brief: Tsunami siren testing upcoming; prisoner climbs on roof
The latest news bites from around the region.
Nicotine lozenges may have spurred prisoner's roof-climbing antics
Corrections to launch full review of incident at Ngawha Prison.
Open roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealed
Easter travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.
Iwi urges people to stay off roads as Cape Rēinga blaze still burns
Multiple fire crews have been called to the remote scrub fire at Cape Rēinga.
News in brief: Bus rolls in Kamo; firefighters battle Cape Reinga blaze
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei police maintain city is safe despite growing number of assaults
Police indicated the number of assaults - among other offences - is expected to fluctuate.
Storms leave Northland roads with $250m repair bill
Bad weather has caused more than 1770 live slips across 5755km of local Northland roads.
Couple's dedication to better farming leads them to supreme award
Andrew and Vicky Booth's passion plus outstanding community received special recognition.
Northland Sports Awards winners - another big win for Black Fern Krystal Murray
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins supreme award at Northland Sports Awards.
Stem students crowned champions after intense battle of the brains
Students created a car wash, a lightning detector and more in the competition final.
Surf life-savers get big air at Waipū Cove IRB championship
Waipū Cove hosted the 2023 BP Surf Rescue North Island IRB champs.
Northland women encouraged to take up trucking
A Whangārei woman won a free licensing course at the Kamo Touch-A-Truck show in January.
Colliding with cattle and landing in ditches: The state of Northlanders' driving
A motorhome rolling and a car colliding with cattle were among the reported incidents.
Northland news in brief: Lotto win; and Cyclone Gabrielle relief funding
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
OBM and Moerewa slug it out in Northland club rugby try-fest
Moerewa keep their nerve to win over OBM in Tyrepower Northland club rugby.
Vince Cocurullo: $1m per day - the hidden economic impact from Cyclone Gabrielle
What we need is for domestic and international tourism to start picking back up again.
Whangārei ratepayers to contribute up to $11.4m to Oruku conference centre at Town Basin
Whangārei's Oruku Conference And Events Centre to get more ratepayer funding.
Colourful Pride Parade supports Northland's LGBTQIA+ community
Whangārei Pride Parade takes to the streets for inaugural event.
When the puzzle is too puzzling, think about something else - Joe Bennett
Clue: A flummoxed columnist - two words (3,7)
Comment: Creative visualisation can help you achieve health and fitness goals
You can never create the new in your life by clinging to old visions and beliefs.
‘I love the challenge’: Kerikeri teen chasing cycling dream in Europe
A 17 year-old has been chosen for top training programmes in the Netherlands and Italy.
Brent Eastwood: Five questions all parents should ask themselves about kids sport
It’s important to understand your child’s ‘why’.