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Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.
Young landlubbers get taste of Navy life on Waitangi Day
Students from Whangārei and Kaitaia spent Waitangi Day on Navy vessel.
Te Tii Marae connected to broadband thanks to PGF
The marae in Waitangi is one of 17 in Northland connected through PGF funding.
Whangārei artist explores self through portrait
Sally Spicer's self-portrait named finalist for Adam Portraiture Award.
Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Man on trial in Whangārei for murder
Young Northlander died of two stab wounds to his chest during an argument.
Far North mayor admits his council should have done more on water
Government declares drought in Northland with $80,000 in support.
Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.
Big changes needed for regional development: Infrastructure NZ
INZ CEO Paul Blair says Northlanders need vision for the future of their region.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
Carter Holt Harvey decides to shut Whangārei sawmill
Carter Holt Harvey to shut its Whangārei sawmill employing 111 people.
Work starts on new $24 million unit at Whangārei Hospital
Work starts on new $24 million unit at Whangārei Hospital.
Kia Kaha Northland campaign gets huge response
Northland mayors are thrilled with the massive response to the social media campaign.
Listen to your body - Woman's message after ovarian cancer diagnosis
Andrea Cameron is urging women to be aware of the symptoms and see a doctor.
Northland news in brief: Lottery results, Far North scrub fires and Waipū skatepark
News snippets from Northland
Pio Terei supports literacy campaign in Northland with reading on decline
Pio Terei visited The Warehouse in Whangārei on Saturday to read to kids.
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects.
Chinese students won't be allowed to enter NZ
NorthTec working with other tertiary providers on returning Chinese students.
Calls on Govt to declare a drought
Drought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.
Cooking up kindness: Good Bitches deliver baking to charities
30 Good Bitches bake for Kind Hands, Women's Refuge and Age Concern.
Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands in images
Four days of events were held under glorious sun.
Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
Last Blockbuster store closes in Dargaville
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
What's On: A list of events around the region
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Betty Hooper: 100 years old and still excited by life
And she has an amazing ability to recall names, dates and places.
Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.