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Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed
100th water tank installed at Te HIku home by Far North initiative.
Far North teen allegedly used red and blue lights to stop women motorists
Teen arrested for impersonating police by using red and blue flashing lights.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Vince Cocurullo: Protecting and developing our infrastructure
OPINION: When wastewater systems are not operating as designed, we can face problems.
Family still in dark over mum's mystery death
Grieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.
Whangārei doctor breaks records, bags six medals at track and field champs
When Miles Holt is not busy saving lives, he is on the track training.
41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
Jonny Wilkinson: We all have a part to play in not reinforcing negative perceptions
OPINION: You could hear a lot of the other politicians laughing at the comment.
Our Treasures: Whangārei Stationary Engine Club a fascinating place
OPINION: The club's main aim was to find and restore engines that have been used locally.
‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold
Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.
Mindful eating: The art of presence while you eat
OPINION: Cooking at home is a family bonding experience.
Kerikeri chef's Double Cheeseburger pie wows judges at pie awards
Three Northland bakers have been recognised as some of the country's best pie makers
Joe Bennett: Rooting for the underdog in an Olympic sport that “feigns death”
Joe Bennett on watching the final of the women’s 10-metre air rifle competition
Jane Mander Village resident recalls Olympics of the past
Families were proudly cheering them on back home.
'Little old Whangārei' dancers to battle it out at World Hip-hop Champs
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the 27 talented dancers.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Deputy PM inducted into Whangārei Boys' Fideliter Fellowship
Winston Peters receives hall of fame honour during formal assembly.
'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.
Prime Bay of Islands waterfront holiday park on the market
The price has dropped by $500,000.
Long waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZ
Northland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.
Far North council calls for parts of fast-track bill to be wiped
Council fears mining on historic Māori sites under fast-track bill.
Rain watch in place for Northland as wet weather looms
MetService says there is moderate chance of upgrade to a warning.
Whangārei school ex-chair remembered as 'the kindest man on earth'
"...We as a community wish to send our deepest love and support to his whanau..."
News briefs from the Far North - boat and shore fishing, competitive airfares and Hollie Smith at Awanui
News snippets from the Far North.
Inaugural leadership award nomination for Top Energy CEO Russell Shaw
'This acknowledgment speaks volumes about his contributions.'
Northlanders Jane Molloy-Wolt, Jay Allen and Melanie Badenhorst finalists in prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize
Northland artists up for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize award
Service centre proposed for dangerous intersection, Waipu residents say
The service centre is the third proposed for State Highway 1 south of Whangārei.
NRC warns fast-tracked legislation lacks adequate focus on adverse effects
The regional council says the fast-track bill is too focused on projects' benefits.
Ahipara pensioner flats' wild cat problems continue for occupants
Long-running Ahipara wild cat issue yet to be resolved, to pensioner's chagrin.
Mangamukas still on track to open before Christmas
Works are going on around the clock to get the job finished.
Country's top GP award for Hokianga doctor Mark Lankshear
Hokiang Health's Mark Lankshear earns country's top GP award
'Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community
"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.