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Mangawhai faces population growth challenges
The beachside settlement is transforming into a town
Schools plan revamp after govt cash injection
The funding plan allocates $700 per student for much needed maintenance work.
Santa is back in Whangārei town
Thousands attended Kamo Christmas Parade and the Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium.
Tramper rescued from Cape Brett after sustaining knee injury
The man was airlifted into the Bay of Islands Hospital for treatment.
Opinion: Confused German attempts to understand 'Snoopy's Christmas'
We all love a bit nostalgia, but "Snoopy's Christmas" is definitely outdated.
Snoopy's kennel to be auctioned after Christmas Parade
The kennel is part of Kamo Kids' Christmas parade float.
Northland bowls: Junior open pairs winners crowned
The men's division final went down to the last bowl of the last end to find a winner.
Northland news in brief: WBHS logo approved, self-defence for women
News snippets from around the region.
Anika Moa performing at this weekend's Christmas festival
With parades and a festival there's plenty of festive spirit in Northland.
Housing hui calls for better collaboration across the spectrum
Minister Nanaia Mahuta and MP Willow-Jean Prime attend a Housing Forum in Whangārei.
Lack of vets in South Pacific draws Whangārei volunteers to Tonga
They'll do health checks, desexing, vaccinations, parasite treatment and operations.
Ngāpuhi Festival postponed until 2021
The biennial festival was thought to be happening in 2020 but it's been put off.
New medical technology links rural patients to ICU specialists
Northland hospitals first in the country to get new telemedicine system.
Marjorie Smith hits 100-year milestone
Born in Ireland, Smith moved to New Zealand in the 1950s and bought a farm.
New exhibition explores Captain Cook
The exhibition is at the Hangar Gallery in Whangārei.
Fire restrictions in force but little relief so far for firefighters
Permits required for most outdoor fires across Northland as of 8am yesterday.
Blair Tuke's passion for the ocean leads to establishment of charity
The charity's vision is for New Zealand to be a world leader in ocean health.
Photos: Lots of fun at first E Tū Otangarei event
Check out these awesome photos from Tania Whyte.
Q&A with Dai Henwood: 'Live shows can get loose'
7 Days comedian Dai Henwood talks about comedy and a potential life as a rural postie.
Onerahi honours 'crack-up fella' Casey Smith with memorial match
This year's memorial match raises funds for the recessed Onerahi Rugby Club.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
There are plenty of family events on this weekend.
Northland bowls: Junior events produce great contests
Anyone interested in helping out as a marker, get in touch as soon as possible.
Boys' High class of '59 crestfallen over plans for logo change
Students, parents, staff and old boys have been given two logo designs to choose from.
Principal awarded Harvard scholarship
The scholarship is to attend a leadership programme in Sydney.
Ruakaka and Kaikohe scrub fires spark safety message from firefighters
"People need to be extra vigilant at this time of the year."
Person in critical condition after serious crash at Marsden Point
Serious two-vehicle crash between Ruakaka and Marsden Point leaves two in hospital.
Mission to save Hikurangi mudfish has led class to parliament
The habitat of the black mudfish is shrinking endangering the native species.
Luxurious yachts anchor in Whangārei boosting local economy
Graeme Hart's $50 million superyacht J'Ade in for maintenance.
Mother-of-six reckons her kids had the best Christmas ever
Plea from the Sallies in Whangārei to sponsor hampers and gift packs to needy families
Rural schools struggling to keep pools open
The cost of keeping pools running means some schools have had to close them.
Reward offered to find vandals smashing signs with sledgehammers
Unknown vandals were tagging word "toxic" on the billboards.
Drone used for the first time in arrest of Northland man
Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.
Residents fret over a lack of maintenance on flats
A lack of maintenance on pensioner flats necessitates their sale in Kaipara.