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Council calls for submissions on dog rules
'It’s out the gate' - Whangārei resident concerned about out-of-control dogs.
Joe Bennett: My two favourite high jumpers
OPINION: Of quadratic equations and high jumps.
60m slip threatens Whau Valley Dam emergency spillway
Slippage described as 'quite a concern' but it doesn't mean the dam's about to fail.
Body of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith found in reserve
Police say the 48yo's death is not being treated as suspicious.
Deaf bowler needs help to get to world champs
Givealittle page set up to help deaf Kerikeri bowler represent NZ at world champs.
Rates in Whangārei going up by 7.9pc
More than half of submitters supported the rise.
News in brief: Light festival returns, crash victim named
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ruakākā races on this Saturday
Some local horses are in the running for success at the Ruakākā races this weekend.
Councils unite to push for Govt intervention in caulerpa threat
The councils are working to get ahead of the pest before it spreads elsewhere.
Rescued rare bird that ate balloon dies suddenly ‘bang, crash, whallop’
Molly’s passing was a surprise as it had been eating well and its droppings were normal.
Fun for the forest's benefit at Mangōnui planting days
Volunteers welcome at upcoming community effort to plant 800 natives in Mangōnui.
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Northlander cheats death with a miraculous recovery
A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.
Pub assault victim: 'I felt the anger in her face each time she slammed into my skull'
The young woman suffered a traumatic brain injury and PTSD on a girl's night out.
Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith
Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation
A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.
Drive-by shooting sentence for mother and sons
Brothers fired shots at house after a drug deal confrontation.
New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
The state housing development has not been without controversy.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Road safety is everybody’s responsibility - Northland campaigner after five deaths in a week
Three Far North road deaths in a week spark safety warnings.
Kaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNA
The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.
Northland bucking the slow housing market trend
Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices
Whangārei man missing, police appeal for help after extensive search
Veon Smith, 48, was last seen wearing track pants and a checked shirt.
‘Huge and scary’ waterspout spotted during intense thunderstorm in Northland
Andrea Hawcridge photographed a “huge waterspout” that moved slowly over Bream Bay.
Vince Cocurullo: It’s that time of the year when we talk about Annual Plans and rates
When we say that we need to spend money on the roads, it is not going anywhere else.
Ralph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland
'Without the community, we are a nobody.'
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.