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Channel Infrastructure has stopped using toxic foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour
The company says the chemical foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour won't happen again.

The latest news from Northland's bowls scene
The latest news from the Northland bowls centre.

Collective of small Māori businesses come together for local market
Free & koha haircuts, kapa haka, traditional Māori massage and other stalls will feature.

'Strong connections': Outgoing Kerikeri High principal praised for her achievements
Elizabeth Forgie has a long list of achievements after 30 years as principal.

Stage one of the Whangārei Hospital rebuild gets $759 million government funding
Whangārei Hospital is in line for a $759 million rebuild, with work to finish in 2031

Joy at the clubhouse as Miss Dargaville returns home after decades away
Rescue canoe Miss Dargaville returns to the Baylys Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

'Not fit for purpose anymore': Mum battles school over Crocs ban
Mum's battle after school puts foot down on newly fashionable Crocs.

Latest news from the Bay of islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Entrepreneurial brothers making waves
Quinn, 13, and Dusty, 11, from Ngunguru are selling their T-shirts at Tutukaka Surf Shop.

School kids get up close with brown kiwi
Hope graduated from Friends of Matakohe Limestone Island kiwi creche, ready for the wild.

Why we need to protect our sand dunes, and how we can help
CoastCare co-ordinator Laura Shaft is encouraging Northlanders to tread carefully.

Northland’s Mea Motu to fight for first international boxing title
Boxer Mea Motu will fight for the WBC Asia Super Bantamweight title in Dubai on Sunday.

Miracle as young Kiwi defies odds to survive collision with vehicle
Appropriately named 'Fish' was plucked to safety by local fishermen and is doing well

Whangārei’s Josh Welsh is country’s top building apprentice
A Northlander has been named the country’s top apprentice 'chippy'.

Think your car was stolen? Think again
Police explain why your stolen car isn't deemed stolen according to law.

Kevin Page: Lack of underwear puts restocking pantry at risk
Kevin Page finds it's not always that easy to go shopping.

Vince Cocurullo: Volunteering at heart of healthy community
My challenge to you this Christmas season is see how you can help others in our community.

Family's day-out tragedy: Parents, baby killed in crash; 6yo son orphaned
A Northland family was returning home from a birthday party when tragedy struck.

Exclusive: Contractor moves toward Forum North sale amid high-stakes council dispute
A contractor will apply to the High Court today to sell Whangārei District Council's HQ.

Research shows Māori and Pasifika dads more hands-on than Pākehā
New research has analysed the time and quality of care Kiwi dads are providing their kids.

Joe Bennett: Most of us would like to be rich but aren’t
Opinion: A lot of money makes for a tough life for some.

Jonny Wilkinson: Time for Government to put money where mouths are
The dentist is not a visit you relish, but the longer you leave it, the worse it will be.

Carolyn Hansen: How to embrace being happy
Happiness is the real key and contributing factor towards our success.

Whangārei Museum showing history of television in New Zealand
Evolution of TV sets explored at Whangārei Museum

Northland to get $48.6m to help build 665 new homes
Homeless people are appearing in the area and the agencies that help them are struggling.

'Detached mentality' behind the wheel: Will speed limit cuts help?
Waka Kotahi is proposing lower speed limits on 14 stretches of Northland highways.

Take your waste away - new policy for Whangārei DoC campgrounds
Campers welcome at DoC's Whangārei campgrounds, but must take all their waste away