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Northland roads starting to flood as heavy rain hits
Motorists urged to drive with caution as Northland roads start to flood
Senior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18k
The doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.
Bowls: Champ of Champs Triples winners determined
Northland Bowls Triples winners found, but rain leads to cancellations.
Kids faced with 'impossible' career preparation as ChatGPT enters workforce
People should be considering how they can become more resilient.
Room with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blast
The drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.
Police uncover 'eye-watering' amount of meth at property linked to Black Power
Among the haul was a pump action shotgun, ammunition and $3000 in cash.
Demonstration to shine light on crime
While the march isn't going to solve crime right away, it's a start, the organiser says.
Boy racers busted during weekend sting
Police say the public is 'sick and tired' of cars racing around the district.
More injuries feared as wait for removal of trees drags on
The saga over the trees went public last year after fed-up residents hit the headlines.
Brynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directions
The weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.
Sudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limbo
Dargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.
Paying student fees and five-year bond part of National's health policy
National's Health Spokesman Dr Shane Reti says party will get more nurses, midwives
Lions club fundraisers benefit Northland charities
Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.
Northland news in brief: Oil spill exercise and smoke alarm warning
News snippets from Northland.
Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced
The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.
Heavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurant
Roof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.
Medals galore for Whangārei karate boys in Sydney
Three Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.
Joe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challenges
We were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.
Five wāhine Māori leaders on what it takes to succeed
“You’ve got to learn how to get up and carry on, let your mistakes strengthen you.”
Northland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s Counsel
Kaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.
Kaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewarded
Two men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.
Northland’s weekend is set to feature heavy rain and strong winds
Something for the weekend - Northland under heavy rain, strong wind watches
Why are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?
Motorists and mayor angry at Whangārei's high petrol prices.
Road over the Brynderwyns to finally reopen both directions from Monday
SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei will reopen in both directions from Monday.
Whangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly apologises for breaching council confidentiality
Jayne Golightly apologises to fellow Whangārei councillors, public over conduct breach
Penalties, Pints and Pirouettes sells out on return to Waipū
Rugby, beer and ballet play returns to Waipū - 20 years after it was first performed.
The Big Check-in for Northland rural community needing help after cyclone damage
Rural Northlanders hit hard by cyclone to get online support event.
Youka Snell on growing up in Whangārei and her music reaching millions of kids through TV show Bluey
Whangārei-born musician Youka Snell on international musical success with Bluey.
Public to have say as rescue chopper shift delayed
Series of meetings to discuss Northland Rescue Helicopter base lease extension.
'Let us never forget their sacrifice': Thousands brave cold-snap to commemorate Anzac Day
As dawn breaks Northlanders commemorates the country's fallen soldiers.
Whangārei records lowest ever March temperature with dry, cool start to autumn - but more rain and higher temps expected
Northland's record wet summer gives way to drier and cooler autumn.