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Comment: Make 2022 the year of pure innovation
We are focusing on positively impacting our economy by helping businesses of all sizes.

Warning about driving on Northland's Ripiro Beach from Iwi and DoC
Drive carefully on Northland's Ripiro Beach over Summer - iwi, DoC.

Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring
Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.

Northland teen found guilty of Ōpua murder
It took just hours for the jury to return a guilty verdict.

Whangārei police believe potential shooting was gang-related
Armed police have gathered outside a Raumanga address as more officers attend the scene.

Details reveal how planned police-led checkpoints will work
Officers and volunteers at the border checkpoints will manage around 20 cars at a time.

Northlanders go crazy on online shopping before Christmas, spend $1.4 on health and beauty products in October alone
Northland NZ Post sees the busiest Christmas period in the last 25 years.

Refining NZ employees urge Govt to take control
Jobs at the refinery will be whittled down to 70 over two years.

Comment: Turning on the telly won't leave your troubles behind
The whole thing left me very confused

'Hectic weekend': Whangārei Heads surf lifeguards urge caution as seven swimmers rescued
Weekday patrols at popular Northland beaches begin on December 13 and a week later on 20.

Witnesses report seeing man covered in blood armed with machete in Whangārei
A police spokesman said the man was taken into custody "without incident".

Northland properties lighting up for Christmas
Residents jump on board the lights trail.

Sheryl Mai: Our services and Christmas continue despite Covid
Our objective is to keep our community safe.

House prices in Whangārei creeping closer to the $1m mark
Surge in growth in Northland's housing market before interest rates rose back up again.

Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart
The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.

America's Cup tender finds new life as BOI Coastguard rescue boat
A new rescue boat base at Paihia wharf will boost Coastguard's visibility and recruitment.

Feeling the heat: Climate change psychologist spreads hope
A psychologist advises us to think about climate change in manageable parts.

Northland's councils limiting access for the unvaccinated
Access to council facilities in Northland restricted for the unvaccinated

Whangārei Heads exhibition features Tamaterau's kaumatua and its story
History of Whangārei Heads settlement of Tamaterau will be on display

'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.

Northland teen accused of murder elects to give evidence
Threat and abusive behaviour before man stabbed, a Northland jury has heard.

'When the border opens, we will be standing there with police at that time'
The full details are yet to be made public about what the joint operation will look like.

How you can make this Christmas special for children
Filling shoeboxes with goodies for needy children

Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs
A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.

Whangārei Girls' High student Tia Martin has two works in online Ringa Toi that highlights Māori art
Artwork by Whangārei Girls' High student features in online album showcasing Toi Māori

English lifeboat relaunches with new lease on life in Northland
A boat built in England in 1980 and now refitted has a new lease on life.

Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'
Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.