Running for brain tumour support is Whangārei's Gavin Starling's tribute to late partner
After losing his partner to a tumour, Gavin Starling is running for brain cancer support.
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Northland petition: 'hundreds sign' to stop Māori wards
NRC councillor hails impact of campaign in response to 'broken democracy'
News snippets from Northland
Papermakers take centre stage in Whangārei, Kauri captain starts for Black Ferns
Being well equipped is key to safety for Northland boaties
Being well equipped is key to safety for Northland boaties.
Body on beach thought to be missing diver
Iwi and police have been searching the west coast south of Hokianga since Tuesday evening.
Increased traffic, 'stupid overtaking' = big problems
Mangamuka Gorge's closure is causing busy traffic and high risk on the alternative route.
News snippets from Northland
Top skaters heading north; and two local books launched.
Shearers make mammoth journey to chase sheep
It's the gang's fourth year doing the run and they want to come back every year.
Exams kick off after difficult year for students
There have been changes for exam-sitters this year after school closures during lockdown.
Mobile GP clinic impresses coastal community residents
The clinic first started in Pataua earlier this year and has been a hit with residents.
'Hanging on for dear life': Boatie saved after losing control of yacht
A man was winched to safety after he lost control of his boat.
Alleged co-offender granted bail
Legal Aid representations yet to be finalised for alleged police shooter and co-offender.
Senior cop Wane Wharerau named new Ngāpuhi chairman
Wane Wharerau's election comes after a time of upheaval within NZ's biggest iwi.
Dog responsible for killing dotterel at Ruakākā still at large
DoC focuses on educating the public and enforcement on protected reserves in Bream Bay.
Man who allegedly shot at police appears in court
No plea was taken and the accused was remanded in custody to reappear on November 30.
Northland freedivers host largest 2020 tournament
A dozen divers from across the country gathered at Kawakawa's Te Papawai Pool.
Whangārei residents say leave our police officers alone
Northland police were hunting gunman who fired at police in Tikipunga yesterday morning.
Northland news in brief
Marlon Williams playing at Leigh; and Diwali festival on Saturday.
Far North's biggest boat in years launched at Ōpua
Manakai is a 73-foot (22m) fishing boat but looks more like a gleaming superyacht.
Sparkie's shock at being stranded on roof at night after ladder stolen
Whangārei electrician stuck on Domino's Pizza rooftop after thieves steal ladder
Whangārei doctor's suicide reflective of tragic statistics
Greig's report cited research which stated mental illness was common among doctors.
Modernised fate of Humpty Dumpty played out by locals
A local cast are playing out a modernised version of The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty.
Man arrested after shots fired at police in Northland
A 24-year-old man was arrested at a Whangārei address.
Coroner: Doctor's suicide caused partly by work pressures
Dr Richard Harding, 47, died at his Whangārei home on October 23, 2017.
NorthTec enrolment to double despite border closure
The upheavals of lockdown have prompted Northlanders to take on further tertiary study.
News snippets from Northland
City crash causes minor delays; and a big fishing boat is set to be launched.
An affordable plate for all occasions
The Old Foley Pottery Works produced many thousands of pieces of domestic china.
NZ Music Award supremos among festival lineup
The Bay of Islands Music Festival is to host pop star Benee and indie band The Beths.
Rudy Taylor dies after lifetime of 'tireless advocacy' for Northland Māori
Labour's Kelvin Davis says he wouldn't be an MP without the 'big man with a big heart'.
Northlanders urged not to oppose Māori local body representation
Northlanders urged not to vote to stop Māori local body seats
One of Northland's most wanted finally nabbed
The 29-year-old allegedly fled police several times before he was finally caught.
School wellbeing initiative in Northland gets $50,000
The initiative has been praised by the Ministry of Education.
Ngāpuhi leader Rudy Taylor dies
Rudy Taylor was a staunch advocate for Hokianga hapū and lifelong Labour loyalist.
Covid tracing: Northlanders 'becoming a little more blasé'
Local businesses have noticed falling QR code use, just as the virus reappears in Auckland