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Kerikeri teen Nicolas Powell's project could save his school $212,000.
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Whangārei students earn three Lions Young Ambassadors Awards
Lions Young Ambassadors tertiary study awards given in Whangārei.
Northland beat Southland to win the inaugural Peter Hetaraka Te Tai Trophy
Northland Taniwha turn defence into attack in their win over Southland.
News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here
Catch up on what's happening.
Sheryl Mai: Doing spade work on site for our new airport
Sheryl Mai says it was agreed Ruatangata was the best option for further investigation.
Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas
Would a new highway around the Mangamukas fix the problem? Or a tunnel underneath?
Follow the rules around burning or risk a fine, NRC warns
Warning out for Northlanders ahead of the spring burning season.
Children's life in squalor
A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum
Teacher launches petition to ban cellphones in school
A national ban of cellphones in schools would send a strong message, the teacher says.
Jonny Wilkinson knows full well the value of work to a disabled person
It's somewhat refreshing for disability to be used as a political football in employment.
Our Treasures: Pioneering writer at home in room with a view
Janet Watkins shares family photos and the tale of the day the belvedere came down
PICS: Daffodil Day returns to Northland with sunshine and hope
Northland's Cancer Society fundraiser was disrupted the last three times due to lockdowns.
Double-header at Semenoff Stadium and children's entry is free
The Northland Taniwha are eyeing their third win when they host Southland in Whangārei.
Carolyn Hansen: Why do we empower procrastination?
There is not a person alive who has not given into the bad habit of putting something off.
Airport sign advertising Northland's McLeod's Brewery doesn't breach advertising rules
No action after complaint over billboard at airport for Waipū brewery.
There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time
Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on
Bittersweet moment: Kaipara owner puts iconic hotel on the market after five decades in her family
After 52 years in the same family it is time for a change.
Whangārei wedding photographer snaps up national award
Joy only started photographing weddings five years ago, has already won a national award.
Locals urged to come on board on major conservation project
Whangārei Heads could be declared a regional park to further enhance its natural beauty.
Kamo High students win big with animation film
The short film Change is Now is themed around the climate crisis and sustainability.
Grab opportunity, rural leadership scholar urges
Applications open for next recipient of rural scholarship.
After the storm: Panguru all but cut off from outside world
More than 10% of kids at Panguru Area School can't get to lessons due to closed roads.
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month
Farming leader questions value of new rules around converting farms to forestry
Farming leader says no advantage to Northland in new rules.
Whangārei retirement village residents making 'Yuri bears' for the children of war-torn Ukraine
Yuri bears for displaced Ukrainian kids are being made in a Whangārei retirement village.
Councillors vote to move Whangārei Airport to Ruatangata if shift happens
Mayor says decision was to future-proof an airport for Whangārei.
Northland Regional Council marine biosecurity specialist to share knowledge at international workshop
Marine biosecurity specialist Aless Smith will be sharing Northland experiences overseas.
Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene
Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.
'Awesome', 'so much fun', 'I love it': Kids rate Kerikeri's new playground
Domain's $800K playground paid for by govt's Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund.
Hospitals asked to fast-track procedures for waiting patients
Northland asked to actively tackle surgery backlog by Health NZ.
Northland students learn at pest control programme
Northland students get stuck into the Enviroschools Project Pest Control Programme.
More wild weather on the way? Boaties urged to prepare
More heavy rain and strong northeasterly winds possible on Thursday - but it won't last.