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![Northland Taniwha and Kauri teams triumphant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland Taniwha and Kauri teams triumphant
Milestones celebrated with a win over Taranaki at Semenoff Stadium.
![Benee, Beths and Tami Neilson first acts for Bay of Islands Fest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Benee, Beths and Tami Neilson first acts for Bay of Islands Fest
Covid restrictions mean a strong all-Kiwi line-up for January's music extravaganza.
![Business confidence going up in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Business confidence going up in Northland
A part-time Northlander is reeling in a bunch of new fresh fish takeaway franchises.
![Candidates go head to head in battle for the North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Candidates go head to head in battle for the North
Eleven candidates from three electorates fought a wide-ranging, sometimes fiery, debate.
![Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire
![Daylight Saving should spark Northlanders into more exercise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Daylight Saving should spark Northlanders into more exercise
Northlanders need to get active this Spring - Brent Eastwood
![Taniwha and Northland Kauri notch wins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Taniwha and Northland Kauri notch wins
Northland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.
![EOLC referendum: Time to allow assisted dying?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
EOLC referendum: Time to allow assisted dying?
Will New Zealanders move to make euthanasia legal for the terminally ill?
![Brace yourself Whangārei – we are in for a treat!](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Brace yourself Whangārei – we are in for a treat!
A vibrant festival of events spanning two weeks is debuting in Whangarei this month
![Fans hoping Taniwha get Ranfurly Shield Challenge this season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Fans hoping Taniwha get Ranfurly Shield Challenge this season
Northland Taniwha could get Ranfurly Shield Challenge - if stars align
![Great-grandmother stranded in Brazil slums during trip of a lifetime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Great-grandmother stranded in Brazil slums during trip of a lifetime
Great-grandmother Ruth Cosner's big overseas trip took an unexpected turn.
![Northland's potential needs to be unleashed, says Judith Collins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland's potential needs to be unleashed, says Judith Collins
More infrastructure is the key to unlocking Northland's potential, National's leader says.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News snippets from Northland
Harbour Bridge strut replaced, pianist performs, and get ready for Oktoberfest.
![Fugitive described as ''imminent danger'' evades police after dumping car near Paihia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Fugitive described as ''imminent danger'' evades police after dumping car near Paihia
Helicopter, dogs brought in but Kawakawa 29-year-old got away - again.
![Large block of land in Bay of Islands' richest neighbourhood for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Large block of land in Bay of Islands' richest neighbourhood for sale
Land next to Kauri Cliffs golf course on market for the first time in more than 70 years.
![Bumper crowds to boost big sports matches and local businesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Bumper crowds to boost big sports matches and local businesses
The double-header of rugby and hockey games in Whangārei has city business owners abuzz.
![Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe
Act's Northland candidate Mark Cameron takes time out for a catch up in a Whangarei cafe.
![Channel North to rise from the ashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Channel North to rise from the ashes
New Northland TV channel will have a local focus.
![Meet the candidates: Billy Te Kahika, Advance NZ - Te Tai Tokerau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Meet the candidates: Billy Te Kahika, Advance NZ - Te Tai Tokerau
Safely open up borders and remove red tape from small and medium businesses.
![Meet the candidates: Moemoea Mohowhenua, Independent - Te Tai Tokerau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Meet the candidates: Moemoea Mohowhenua, Independent - Te Tai Tokerau
Independent candidate wants red tape removed from Maori land for house construction.
![Meet the candidates: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Māori Party - Te Tai Tokerau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Meet the candidates: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Māori Party - Te Tai Tokerau
Meth in Northland is symptomatic of poverty and disconnection and needs a cultural fix.
![$300m floating dry dock at Northport if National forms next govt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
$300m floating dry dock at Northport if National forms next govt
It would bring much-needed jobs and infrastructure, supporters say.
![Shane Jones: 'They don't bloom for long - I hope that is not an analogy of what remains of my political career'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Shane Jones: 'They don't bloom for long - I hope that is not an analogy of what remains of my political career'
NZ First's Shane Jones sits down for a cuppa and korero, and quick tour of his garden.
![Meet the candidates: Maki Herbert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Meet the candidates: Maki Herbert
No to GMOs and amalgamation of councils, says Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.
![Meet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai Tokerau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Meet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai Tokerau
Te Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.
![Meet the candidates: Janice Epiha](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Meet the candidates: Janice Epiha
Meth out of hand due to accessibility and affordability, says election candidate.
![Whangārei firefighters quick to douse accidental fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whangārei firefighters quick to douse accidental fire
Message for Northlanders in the wake of an accidental fire in Whangārei.
![FNDC's unusual problem: More infrastructure funding than it can handle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
FNDC's unusual problem: More infrastructure funding than it can handle
Govt cash could be lost if FNDC doesn't complete projects on time.