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News snippets from Northland
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Northland electric boat company set to expand
Whangārei electric boat company Naut gets $1.5m funding to expand further.
Kaitāia jewellery store robbed by youth with hammer - locals give chase
Young alleged smash and grab robber in Kaitāia chased by local elderly men.
Northland man’s Myanmar dental mission
Northlander Mark Nicholls organses dental missoin to Myanmar to treat 420 improverishd ki
Dogs rush children at school camp, FNDC investigating
Three children, one teacher involved in Bay of Islands incident.
Brynderwyns to fully open in time for busy Easter Weekend
Long weekend means there will be more vehicles travelling to and from the region.
Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds
Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.
Pretty wild: Rock’n’roll couple excited to play Northland gigs
Pat and Lety Beers of the Schizophonics are bringing a bit of lunacy to Northland.
'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery
She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’
Artists from across the globe descend on Whangārei Heads for CollaboratioNZ
The works they are creating go up for auction on Saturday.
Gwen Lawson on Northland’s bowls scene
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
Battery farm able to supply power to 60,000 homes being built in Northland
Work starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.
Teachers' strike: Hundreds of Northland teachers strike over pay and conditions
Northland teachers among 50,000 nationally on strike today
Whangārei teen flying high after winning multiple titles at Model Flying NZ Nationals
His love affair with model planes started when he was young.
Battle of Kororāreka remembered with dawn ceremony
Formative battle marked start of 1845-46 Northern War and helped shape Northland history.
Long-serving principal Joe Tipene visits Ōpua School one last time
Ōpua community farewells "the most incredibly kind, wise, gentle and humble man".
NZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekend
One Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.
Bay of Islands news with Sandy Myhre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
Northland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win tickets
Thousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday
News in brief from Northland: Book up for award; supermarket burgled
News briefs from around Northland
Relief as cyclone-ravaged Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe can open
Two huge slips threatened the future of the gardens and cafe after Cyclone Gabrielle
Decision on fate of big cats after liquidation down to park owner and operator
Official Assignee handling the liquidation of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.
Crunch fight night for Northland boxer Lani Daniels
Northland boxer Lani Daiels has a world title shot on the line for Friday night's fight.
Heaviest summer rainfall record in Northland as two cyclones hit
Wettest summer ever in Northland with over 1 metre of rain, widespread flooding and slips.
News in brief: Rescue at Raumanga Falls; manslaughter plea and cocaine arrests
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Salute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licence
Andrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.
Don't be fobbed off: Road safety experts urge Northlanders to report potholes
New figures show not many Northlanders are prepared officially complain about potholes.
From bulldozers to bone - Whangārei artist Len Kay led a full life
Northland bone carver Len Kay remembered for his outstanding work and his family.
Northland bride marries at historic hotel once owned by great great grandparents
Northland woman engaged and married at historic hotel owned by great great grandparents
Black Fern Krystal Murray Supreme Winner at Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Awards; special honour for Sid Going
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins top Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Award
Young muscle needed to aid woodchoppers’ record-breaking fundraising drive
Kerikeri Woodchoppers have so far raised $330,000 for eye surgery across the Pacific.
Northland bowlers at national champs and Kensington club celebrating 100 years
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson,