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Whangārei’s $250m Oruku Landing development back on the agenda
Several councillors have forced an extraordinary Whangārei District Council meeting.
Kaumātua ask Marsden Pt protesters to leave
Local kaumātua want refinery protesters to leave Poupouwhenua (Marsden Point)
Whangārei Hospital to provide radiation therapy from 2025
Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre to be extended.
Vietnamese man jailed for running Northland cannabis farm worth millions
Three years four months jail for part in large Northland cannabis growing operation
Northland District Health board reports 559 new Covid 19 cases today
Northland Covid cases continue to fluctuate
'Aladdin's cave' of drugs, guns and stolen property found
Guns, drugs and stolen property aplenty found after a police search in Whangārei.
Money for rail link to Marsden Pt welcomed in Northland
Rail proponents welcome the $550m spend on the Northland rail network.
High-income families less likely to get children jabbed
10 per cent of parents declined to have their children vaccinated.
Kaikohe footballing day attracts crowd to Lindvart Park
Kaikohe FC doing its bit to recruit next generation of football players
Who is the only Northland mayor to return in October's local Govt elections?
A local government specialist says huge amounts of experience and knowledge will be lost.
Marsden Pt protest: Two arrests, but largely peaceful
Protesters at Marsden Pt want decommissioning of refinery assets, begun weeks ago, to stop
How to prepare for cyclone Fili's gale force winds and torrential downpours
Ex-tropical cyclone Fili threatens to bring severe gales up to 140km/h and heavy rain.
Group protesting the closure of Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Protest group outside Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Protesters set up camp at Marsden Pt
Mothballed refinery target of an "occupation" by protesters seeking "fuel security".
More than 140 public houses planned in Northland over the next 15 months
Largest public housing project in several decades begins in Kaitaia.
NRC told limiting councillor numbers to ensure adequate remuneration not way to go
Northland Regional Council representation review given green light
Pre-season planning kicks into gear
The Football Whanau Cup sees plenty of action in Tikipunga.
Sheryl Mai: It's important to have your say - five consultations announced
WDC wants your views on rates proposals, natural-hazard rules and several other matters.
Easter egg hunt and bouncy castle among entertainment at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary
Park design programmes for youngsters to run during school holidays.
Frustration building over long waits for police
Police response times have risen by 47 minutes in Northland since late 2017
Woman hit by car with no driver, seriously injured, two die in other crashes
Driver went to start the car but didn't realise it had been left in gear.
Otamatea and OBM come together again to remember Jordan Kemp
Otamatea wins in the Jordan Kemp Memorial game in Kaiwaka.
Call for Kaipara kaitiaki to be given fisheries enforcement powers
It follows one of largest seizures of illegal snapper in recent years in Northland.
Region tops NZ for job listings growth - but where are the candidates?
The region has recorded the highest-percentage increase this year for online job listings.
Carolyn Hansen: Sit right down and write yourself a list
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Givealittle page for Whangārei man's family after he died from melanoma
Pete Collecutt's death devastated his wife and children and left a huge financial burden.
Jonny Wilkinson: I have mellowed out from my zero tolerance of be teased or harassed about the visual display of cerebral palsy
Jonny Wilkinson reflects on The Slap and how he used to respond to teasing
Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town
Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.
Who would choke a health worker? Assaults on hospital staff increase, Covid restrictions a factor
Choked worker who nearly died among 225 physical assaults on Northland DHB staff.