Tiny gardeners grow prize-winning sunflowers
Ruawai Kindergarten grew the tallest sunflower in the region, measuring 294cm.
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News from around Northland.
Teen gives Ardern Christmas card he designed
Two Whangārei teens have received the Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards.
Police take broad view in rehabilitating high-risk drivers
Northland's top 30 high-risk drivers are to be visited by police in a new operation.
Council apologises to tenants left in dark over sale of flats
Residents living in the council-owned flats known as Almond Court say they are in limbo.
Northland's local heroes make a change
20 Northland locals received the Kiwibank local hero medals on Friday evening.
What Northlanders think about the port move
Many in the North say it would be good for the region.
Heaps to do in the North this weekend
Summer's here, lots happening in our region...
Three decades of milk processing at Fonterra Kauri site
Fonterra Kauri has been processing milk from Northland farmers for 30 years.
Thunderstorm interrupts stunning day of bowls
The centre men's open singles final went right down to the wire.
Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit
95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.
Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up
Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.
Dance scholarships available in Whangārei
The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.
Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui
The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.
Four men involved in Ōtangarei riot sentenced
Dominque Ormsby landed a coward punch to the back of a policeman's head during a riot
Chemo pump unhooked but Grayson's fight continues
Grayson was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma when he was eight months old.
New mental health and addictions unit opens in Kaikohe
The service promotes independence and quality of life for people with a mental illness.
Photos: Whangārei A&P Show's largest crowd in three years
Photographer Tania Whyte captured these awesome photos.
On the hunt with a trapper: 'You have to think like a possum to kill a possum'
"Possums are fussy eaters. They only eat the best of the best."
2500 boxes to help families in need this Christmas
The boxes are filled with tea, coffee and other goodies to keep families going.
Lulu Pou jailed for two years for Facebook ticket scam
Lulu Pou jailed this time for ticket scam using Facebook.
Mangawhai lifeguards back on the frontline
Mangawhai Heads beach lifeguards are bracing themselves for another busy summer season.
Tutukaka EV charger to find a new location
A petition to save the EV charger has more than 580 signatures.
Lawson: Northland men and women do battle
The upcoming centre interclub sevens competition will surely provide great drama.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
A list of events in Northland this weekend and next week.
Scammer ordered to pay back $7000 to victims in online ticket scam
A Whangārei woman has been ordered to pay back money to victims she "ripped off".
Religious schools miss out on slice of $400m investment package
The $400 million package for around 2050 state schools excluded integrated schools.
Ruakākā housing plan meeting cancelled
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.
Ministers visit Waitangi for Ngāpuhi settlement hui
It comes after the Crown removed its recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.
Community charged after landlord requests removal of EV station
The EV charger was installed five years ago by Northpower.
Christmas trees bring joy to community
St John's Golden Church in Kamo has more than 50 trees on display.
Northland-based Samoans postpone trip to the island
Northland-based Samoans postpone trips back home for Christmas.
Northland College fixing oversight which led to law breach
The board have been working hard.
Police investigate death of man at Marsden Cove Marina
Police investigation launched after man found dead at marina.