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Whangārei set for 'massive growth' - council CEO
Whangārei set for 'massive growth' - council CEO

Musical production promises rollercoaster of emotion
Not Another High School Musical! is a fun and emotional play by Whangārei locals.

Music, markets, theatre and ArtBeat
Plan your weekend in the North this weekend with our latest What's on list.

Three kiwi killed in one week in Kerikeri
Drivers are urged to slow down after three kiwi were killed by cars in one week.

Stay away from school if you've returned from China recently
Ministry directs Northland teachers and students on precautionary measure for coronavirus

Water restrictions possible depending on rain and use
The next three months will be crucial for Whangārei's water supply with no rain in sight.

Bowls: Team effort pays off for Kamo White
BOWLS: Team effort pays off for Kamo White

Up to 1000 paddlers expected as great waka marks 80th birthday
Ngātokimatawhaorua was built to mark the 100th anniversary of the Treaty in 1940.

Outgoing principal speaks out
New principal's post at Kamo High School to be advertised in the next few weeks.

Northland water crisis deepens
Kaipara imposes toughest water restrictions possible; Kaikohe, Kaitaia to follow soon.

Almost $1b for Northland infrastructure from Government spend-up
Almost $1 billion for Northland infrastructure from Government spend-up.

Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville
Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.

16 people die in Northland in preventable drownings
People taking to the water often do not have the skills for the water activities

Northland volunteer teaches manager new language
Northland volunteer teaches manager new language.

Kamo bowlers set to represent Northland
Playing in thick Northland heat, Kamo's second bowls team did well to take out the title.

Free digital tech course starts next month
The course incorporates aspects of te ao Māori and is for youth aged 16 to 24.

Team of 10 Northlanders head to Aussie bush fires
Northland firefighting team will be based at Bombala in southern New South Wales.

Fire investigators and police examine scene of suspicious forestry fire
Fire in Northland forestry block has been considered suspicious.

Country musicians show big heart for charity
The annual Wai Worri festival in Aranga raised $6115 for HeartKids Northland this year.

Northland woman helps Australian wildlife hurt by bushfires
Bridget King from Kerikeri was part of a rescue team saving animals in Australia.

One person dies following diving incident near Whangārei
The diver was found dead at 1.20pm off the coast of Taiharuru.

Fun in the sun at Medieval Madness
Medieval Madness a great day of fun in Whangārei.

Northland embraces open street pantry movement
Pātaka kai free food pantries taking off in Northland and helping vulnerable residents.

Bream Bay surfer's best friend
Ruakākā local Roger Hall has been surfing together with his dog Taz for nearly two years.

Team effort to extinguish 'challenging' Cape Reinga fire
Steep terrain and the isolated location were challenges of battling the Cape Reinga fire.