All Northland local body candidates confirmed
Almost 200 candidates are standing for election across Northland's four councils.
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Strong winds and heavy rain for Northland today and tomorrow
Heavy rain and strong winds set to lash Northland
Comment: Time to welcome back international students
Bilateral ties are important and create connections between host families and students
World ranked Northland boxer Mea Motu to take on highly-rated Thai champion
Kaitaia's Mea "Nightmea" Motu to take on first international boxing opponent
Driving suspensions taking months to enforce
Drivers with maximum demerit points are not receiving suspension notices for months.
Employment Court rules in workers' favour regarding leave
Northland timber processor breached the Holidays Act, Employment Court rules.
'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children
Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.
20 years and still going for 82yo Riding for the Disabled volunteer
Long-time Whangārei volunteer receives recognition.
News briefs: Lotto 2nd division winner sold, severe weather, and liquor store robbed
News in brief from Northland.
Whangārei liquor store robbed by youths with axe, hammer
The offenders stole cash and cigarettes from the Whangārei Liquor Centre.
Strong wind and heavy rain watch for Northland
Strong wind and heavy rain on the way for Northland
Photos: Waipapakauri Bombers claim TRL title in thrilling Grand Final
Stunning second-half Ōtāngarei Knights comeback levelled the scores at 24-24 at fulltime.
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says voting in local body elections important for everybody
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai urges people to get out and vote.
New concert grand piano hits all the right keys for Whangārei theatre
New Steinway gets tuned up at Whangārei's Forum North.
Aged care on downward spiral: private finance a safety net for the future
Northlanders currently pay up to $64k a year for their aged care.
Photos: Trade Fair showcases Northland's top student businesses
For the second year in a row top place went to a girls' surf school run by Sky Gundry, 18.
Petrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen car
Drugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.
Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.
Mooloos hang on to edge Taniwha in Whangārei
Waikato pip Northland in close encounter at Semenoff Stadium.
The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing
Inequity in the Northland region is making it hard for drivers to get their licenses.
Kangaroo claw brings harsh reality of present from Australia for Joe Bennett
Backscratcher gift leaves columnist Joe Bennett thinking
Listen to your body, form healthy habits - and gain more than a decade of life
Carolyn Hansen says when it comes to health, proper exercise is a no-brainer.
Most incredible experience ever: Far North horsewoman finishes 11th in 'world's toughest horse race'
The Mongol Derby was very punishing: 'You just cross your fingers and hope not to die.'
Our Treasures: Geckos galore - come and see them at Kiwi North
Our gecko species are at risk in the wild.
Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.
Whangārei gymnasts fly in leaps and bounds to bring home gold
The gym kids travelled from the top of the country to the bottom to compete.
More than 230 candidates in upcoming Northland local body elections
235 people standing in Northland local body elections
Northland's cold snap set to continue into weekend
Northland recorded coldest night of the year this week.
No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown
'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.
Residents propose walking tracks for contentious land
Nearby residents have submitted their proposal to the council for the Gomez Rd land.
Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up this weekend to help keep city tidy
It's celebrating its fifth year and has collected a whopping 33 tonnes of waste so far.
One dog still on the loose in Panguru after fatal attack
Neville Thomson's neighbours described him as a 'lovely man' who adored animals.