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Northland Taniwha academy player makes NZ age-grade side
Whangārei-based Rory Woods selected in NZ U19 rugby team to tour South Africa.
4532 ACC claims in Northland in 10 years for motorcycle injuries spark upgrade of sections of state highway
Northland highway stretches to be upgraded to keep motorcyclists safe
Bathe your ails away in the 'finest mineral water in the world'
Two simple pieces of paper in the Whangārei Museum leads to a roadside treasure in Kamo.
Who will support our community best?
There are a few changes happening in the job sector at the moment.
'I get tears when we talk about it' Northlanders join world in mourning the Queen
Her Majesty visited Northland several times during her 70-year reign.
Dreams are easy, goals are the blueprint, actions seal the deal
If we want our dreams to become reality, we must first turn them into goals.
'She was just a wonderful, loved lady' Northlanders recall early meetings with Queen
Many Northlanders recall seeing the Queen on her visits in the 50s and 60s.
Northland schools pay tribute to 'truly inspirational' monarch
Students wrote letters of condolence to the new King Charles III.
Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.
Briefs: Meet mayoral candidates, BOI Marina receives Clean Marina certificate
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Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
Court says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.
Carruth closure: Did Covid kill boarding schools?
Researcher says boarding schools need to create a sense of belonging and care.
Man jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offending
Man's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.
Far North Mayor John Carter signing off after 55 years
Carter says people have always been at the heart of what he does.
The 'sex workers' who weren't and a blunder that sent region into lockdown; How Hipkins, PM responded
The Prime Minister and Chris Hipkins faced media in Auckland today.
Comment: Nuanced approach from managers can help tackle quiet quitting
For many employees, work is no longer a central focus
Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
National's Mark Mitchell: Youth offenders need consequences
National's police spokesman was in Whangārei to talk crime with business leaders.
Opinion: Five reasons for generally supporting the co-governance process
Co-governance in the health sector will surely help improve health outcomes for Māori.
Student-built Aquabots to do battle in Northland pool
Aquabots built by Northland students to do battle at aquatic centre.
Three Waters Better Off funding: $16m potentially for Kaipara community hubs
Kaipara Mayor says the funding doesn't stop the council speaking out about Three Waters.
Robert Webb gets four new birds... stuffed
Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre receives new birds for its taxidermy collection.
Grim funeral costs forcing families to forgo farewells
In loving memory of... Funeral industry experts say more people are choosing cremations.
Not all doom and gloom: Northland building companies positive about future despite challenges
Northland's building industry continues to struggle with issues but is mainly optimistic.
Northland news in brief: Man charged with arson pleads insanity
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carruth House closing due to declining student numbers
Whangarei Boys' High School boarding hostel opened in 1927.
Watch: Man's rage-fuelled rampage at Northland McDonald's
Police are searching for a man who went on a rampage at a drive-thru in Whangārei.
Kaitaia sets new NZ winter weather record
Figures confirm what we all suspected: 2022's winter was the warmest & wettest on record.
New school cricket programme breaking boundaries
The programme launched in Northland is all about fun and participation for youngsters.
Comment: Lengthy wait lists for specialist care, surgery
Dr Shane Reti says thousands waiting 12 months-plus for specialist assessment or surgery
Community fund grows food resilience in vulnerable region
Recent adverse weather events and disrupted roads have highlighted Northland's weak spots.
Couple stopped to fill waterbottle reportedly found dead man in waterfall
Police are appealing for any information after a man was found dead on SH1 yesterday.
Ace kicker Hawkins out for three games after red card
Northland have prepared well for crucial match against Auckland in Whangārei