Wobbles aplenty in Labour's party of infrastructure dreams
Might be better to maintain, repurpose, repair what we've got, says Vaughan Gunson.
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Northland news in brief
Boatie rescued; school warning to parents; car fire suspicious; pedestrian hit by car.
Booster seat donation to help rural police rescue kids from crises
The new booster seats will help police safely take young children away from emergencies.
Northlanders are loud and clear about importance of urgent road repairs
Northlanders have responded to a call for the worst stretches of state highways and roads.
Kevin Page: It would be fair to say my togs have seen better days
I caught my togs as they were picking up speed on the journey south.
Snow likely on Northland peaks after frosty start to the week
MetService says snow fall on Monday likely for high regions, but cannot confirm.
News snippets from around the North
Man allegedly spotted speeding; Nominations for senior of the year.
New bike pump track popular before official opening
Bike pump track part of Master Plan for Whangārei's Pohe Island
Silver trowel unearths a piece of Whangārei history
The silver trowel was made by Auckland manufacturing jeweller Adolph Kohn.
Two men in court over Motatau house fire
New house on Tipene Rd was almost finished when it was razed by fire on June 7.
Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child
Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.
Northland restaurants are dealing with severe staffing shortages - so what's the answer?
Restaurateurs have welcomed a hospitality training programme to be expanded to Northland.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
Number of flowers down but quality up in Whangārei
Black Magic scoops top bloom in the camellia and bromeliad show in Whangārei.
Taniwha's campaign gets off to a horror start
Defence one area to fix before Northland's first home game against Taranaki.
Editorial: Northlanders and our roads have been neglected for too long
We in Northland are sick of being political pawns
Shane Reti: Let cancer sufferers tell their story
The aim is to help relieve the financial burden on patients who require chemotherapy.
Northland suffer heavy defeat
Demolition job as Wellington thump the Taniwha in eight-try romp.
Energy Minister rules out subsidy to keep Refining NZ going
Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Canning of project 'seems absurd': Nats commit to four-laning south of Whangārei
Upgrade projects costly but crucial, National infrastructure spokesman Andrew Bayly says.
Bird recovery centre's free solar panels will save $8k a year
The highly deserving Whangārei charity now has $40,000 worth of solar panels.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Whangārei Girls' High wins first prize at ShowQuest Regionals after seven years
Whangārei Girls' High wins first place at Showquest regionals and best theme at nationals.
Refining NZ shareholders vote for proposed model
Final approval to come from Refining NZ board in late September.
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge
Economic loss of refinery conversion a worry for Northland
First Union is urging Refining NZ shareholders to vote against import terminal model.
New $10m Port Rd bridge should ease city congestion
The Port Rd bridge should improve traffic flow and offer a safe walking and cycling link.
Assaults in prison: how Northland's Corrections facility stacks up against the rest
Northland's Corrections facility has one of the lowest rates of assault nationwide.
'Brainless' mountain bikers who caused cows' deaths may be from Whangārei
The farmers mustering the pregnant cows believed the mountain bikers were from Whangārei.
'Three times better': Kerikeri youth welcome plans for new skate park
The new facility will be 'three times better' and one of NZ's best, the designer says.
Northern Districts Security duo's first time as finalists for prestigious national security awards
Colleagues in running for industry awards.
Gwen Lawson's bowls column: NZ Bowls CEO to visit
CEO of Bowls New Zealand, Mark Cameron visiting Northland