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My car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roads

Gaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.

News snippets from Northland

News in briefs from Northland.

Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast

Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.

'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD

Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.

Maungaturoto Country Club loses another sheep

Country caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.

Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident

Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.

Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves

Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.

Shane Reti: Medical workforce crying out for GPs

It's time to ensure health spending is delivering more frontline services.

Comment: Benefits of a gym membership

Gyms don't make us sweat. They make us sparkle

Joe Bennett: Watch mender's trade survives the march of time

Would they be able to fix my watch?

Savings on power bills projected bonus of marae solar scheme

Power not needed by marae distributed to homes, cutting their costs by up to $1000 a year.

What to do this school holidays

Northland kids can enjoy a range of indoor school holiday programmes within the region.

'So, my personal life has been largely on hold' Principals' celebrated for their work since Covid-19

'Tu Meke Tumuaki' week is celebrating the work of Northland principals.

Parua Bay Four Square closed after burglary

The Parua Bay Four Square was burgled in the early hours of the morning today.

Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai

Haurora Wānanga is part of the winter wellness campaign encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver

Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.