Hundreds turn out as Tuia 250 crews welcomed
Crews were greeted by members of the local Pasifika community before a powerful powhiri.
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Over 100km of Northland state highway lanes to be repaired before Christmas
The Transport Minister said 212.4km of state highway lanes will be resealed before March.
Tuia 250 an opportunity to tell history of Māori says carver
The cold windy weather didn't stop people from heading out to watch the flotilla.
Championship bowls on the horizon
The Onerahi, Kamo and Whangārei greens will see some great bowls action over the weekend.
What's On: Tuia 250, fireworks and more
There's heaps to keep you entertained this weekend in the North.
Northland news in brief: Car battery in flames, first egg for fairy terns
Catch up on news from around the region.
$350,700 boost helps food rescue programme grow in North
Food that otherwise would have been dumped feeds hungry families instead.
Food programme to expand across Northland thanks to $350,000 boost
Grant from the Ministry for the Environment's Waste Minimisation Fund for Northland.
Northland news in brief: Monsters, ghouls and fairies welcome
Catch up on news from around the region.
Police graduate: Honour to lead karanga at graduation
Northland mum leads karanga at Police college graduation.
Police share meaning of tattoos as part of recruitment campaign
Campaign around skin art to encourage more people from North and Auckland to join police.
Workshop better than office desk: Students learn trades skills before leaving school
Over 500 Northlanders linked their school education with career training this year.
Multiple sclerosis charity faces total loss after town hall fire
Investigators assume an electrical fault cause the fire in Whangārei's iconic building.
Tuia 250: Flotilla to arrive in Whangārei
Tuia 250 marks 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Pākehā.
Fleeing man found in mangroves by police dog and handler
Chase for a man leads a police dog and handler through mangroves near Whangārei Harbour.
Photos: InnoNative Market draws a crowd
Photographer John Stone headed to the InnoNative Market to capture the colour.
Vegan power coming to Whangārei this weekend
The V-Men — and Women at the Whangārei Vegan Festival.
Woman hit by axe as it smashes through windscreen
Drivers report errant drivers to police - talking on phone, dangerous passing, speeding.
Relocated Whangārei artisan market returns with colourful exhibitions
Artisan Fair Market was re-located to Reyburn House.
Inflatable vest like airbag for motorcylists in crash
New vest inflates to protect motorcycle rider in a crash.
Teacher aides feel undervalued
NZEI union meetings have been taking place around the region.
Green couple win community award with Whangārei clean-up charity
The FORCE charity group have picked up 13 tons of rubbish in the past two years.
Whangārei school turns into haunted house for safe Halloween party
Kids went treat or treating at Whangārei Intermediate School.
News in brief: North Lotto winners bag $333,333 first division
Another Northland Lotto player collects in first division this weekend.
Kiwi bird becomes ambassador for Māori sign language
The young female is called Pikiake and was released in Tutukaka on Friday.
Missing for nearly two years: What happened to Traceza Urlich?
"Get in touch with us so we can let your family know you are okay:" Police.
Labour weekend beckons beachgoers as surf clubs start patrolling
Northland surf clubs undertook a total of 34 rescues and 86 assisted rescues last season.
Crash as Labour Weekend traffic flows north
Three car pile up south of Whangārei as traffic flows north for Labour weekend.
Lawson: Whangārei and Kensington win fours titles
The men's and women's division finals provided some great drama.
NorthTec student makes discovery on the fly
Student makes surprise find in Northland pond.
Newly discovered shipwreck found at Pouto
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Whangārei workers of global company demand fairer wages
FIRST Union members from the Whangārei Bidfood branch will be striking until Tuesday.
Road police: Abide by speed limit or expect a ticket
Drive 4kmh over the posted speed limit and a speeding ticket will arrive after your break.