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‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festival
The NZ Drug Foundation reports on "successful" stint at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne.
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
Four men charged after 'violent' home invasion, car spiked twice in 100km police chase
Neighbour woke up to sounds of ‘shouting and fighting’.
SH1 Brynderwyns closure gives time to prepare - Whangārei Mayor
OPINION: Vince Cocurullo says Brynderwyns closure warning gives time to prepare.
Dotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to beware
It was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.
Some Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fix
There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.
'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.
First Samoan woman to compete in top Oceania billiards tournament
'It's not just a game. It involves concentration, math and angles.'
Two Kaipara coast campgrounds need new managers
Many memories have been made at beach campgrounds over the years.
Ripiro Beach safety days prove successful
Multi-pronged approach to Ripiro Beach safety paying off.
'Scary': Calls for more police after Ruakākā homicide investigation launched
Ruakākā homicide inquiry: Locals from small community want increased police presence
Man fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka property
The burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.
Police hot on heels behind fleeing driver involved in Kaiwaka crash
Police looking for driver who fled after causing crash on State Highway.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai couple
Northland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.
Dog owner distraught after pet in kennel's care dies on road
Owner defends his business saying it is run well and has many regular, happy customers.
Club rugby: Wellsford give Mid Northern a fright before losing
Mid Northern scramble well in defence to hold out a rampant Wellsford.
Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding
Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.
Storm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breath
Northland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?
'Forever chemicals': Kaipara waste-to-energy plant plans slated as bad for environment
Kaipara's plans for waste-to-energy plant a bad idea, say environmentalists.
Road Safety Week 2023: Northland heroes doing their part
Northlanders urged to be 'Road Safety Heroes' for Road Safety Week.
Kaipara towns lead the charge in property resale gain
Despite a slowdown, most Northlanders who sold their homes in 2022 still made a gain.
Kaipara tree planting event to celebrate Mother's Day and help the environment
Northlanders can plant a tree Mother’s Day tomorrow.
Kaipara's waste to energy push backed by other Mayors
The major new infrastructure would incinerate Northland and Auckland councils’ waste.
Two of motorsport's biggest names competing at International Rally of Whangārei
Hayden Paddon and Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will race in the Whangārei Rally.
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.