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Poplars and willows for sale from Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council is again selling poplars and willows to help stop erosion
Elderly woman with dementia missing for more than four hours found in Whangārei
Anyone with information about Elizabeth Hayward's whereabouts are asked to contact police.
Death of Northland man in Dargaville takes region's road toll to seven
As the road toll continues to climb people are being urged to take extra care on driving.
Kiwifruit sector braces for record harvest amid staff shortage
Northland kiwifruit growers are bracing for an "extra challenging" harvest.
Covid 19 coronavirus: 40,000 tests given as first phase of vaccine rollout nears completion in Northland
Northland gears up to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers at the end of March.
Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown
The 'stroppy' Australian winged weta is more widespread in Northland than first thought.
Months of training pays off during challenge in Whangārei
Those who had never kayaked or mountain biked before took on the challenge.
News snippets from Northland
Queen tribute act to play two Northland shows; and 'boil water' notice ends.
Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids
Lunches in school provide equality and benefit students' energy levels, a teacher says.
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake
Northpower has apologised after tsunami sirens went off by mistake.
Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant
The new treatment station is about to come on-stream, boosting volumes by almost 50pc.
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake
Hope for couple waiting to go home eight months after flood
Joe and Shirley Reti say recent progress in fixing their flood-damaged home is "awesome".
Cancer sufferer laments lack of funded meds
Review of Pharmac to look into how to better fund new medicines for all illnesses.
Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police
"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."
Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.
Scooter days of World War II remembered
A discovery brings back memories of youthful days for museum volunteer Alison Sofield.
News snippets from Northland
After 39 bids, Waipū home sells for $1.615m; and SH1 stretch closed this weekend.
Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones
Tsunami warning saw Northland restaurateur with seven eateries in evacuation zone
Northland students up for the STEM challenge
17 Northland schools in EPro8 engineering STEM finals
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Sheryl Mai: In wake of tsunami alert, make a plan in event of emergency
Stay alert and be prepared.
World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO
Classical music and thrash metal will collide when Alien Weaponry perform with the NZSO.
Organisers chuffed 1600 registered for the popular fun run/walk
Despite 200 withdrawals, 1600 turned up for the Beach to Basin in Whangārei.
Young cricketer's wish to get more Northlanders into cricket
Student creates a senior secondary schools' cricket competition in Northland.
News in brief: Paddlers rescued, Paihia waterfront meeting
News snippets from Northland.
Opportunities abound for Taipa students
Taipa Area and other students offered funding towards physical activity.
Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks
Northland Muslim community Imam Suhil Musa two years on from Christchurch mosque attacks.
Northland mum launches petition to bring back school bus
Deputy principal: 'For the sake of a class of kids, every other kid's missing the bus.'
Growers dish the dirt on a career in market gardening
Market gardening seems an ideal way to earn a crust. Local growers reveal what it's like.
Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert
Northland's response to last week's tsunami alert has been praised, but more work needed.
Covid-19 vaccine strategy in good hands
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