'Emotionally and financially ruined': Mystery illness overwhelming fix-it man
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Northland men and women reps preparing for National Interclub Sevens tournament
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Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum shed a light on the past
Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum hold candle up to historic practices
'Family is so important': Greats, Grands and Whānau Day celebrated at Maunu School
"Families come in all shapes and sizes," said principal Claire Turton.
News briefs from Northland - whooping cough warning; hit and run arrest and district plan submissions
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Fenz in Northland receive chainsaws to aid their work
Stihl Whangārei gives away 15 chainsaws to firefighters in Northland.
A tennis ball stuck in the gutter excites Joe Bennett
Not all balls are created equal, but tennis balls are king, muses columnist Joe Bennett.
'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.
Fatal hit-and-run victim was highly respected kaumātua
Billy Pomare has been named as the victim of a hit-and-run in Kaitāia.
Kerikeri's Turner Centre needs ratepayer ownership to survive
Without change, the centre is likely to close in next few years - manager
Paihia200 to mark bicentenary of missionaries’ arrival in Bay of Islands town
Festivities will include a re-enactment, festival and launch of a historical 'timewalk'.
Range of activities on in Northland this Easter weekend
Whether you're visiting or from Whangārei, there's plenty to do this weekend.
News from the Bay of Islands with Sandy Myhre
Sandy Myhre with the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Northland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returns
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
'A constant issue': Students' safety around school bus stops questioned
The welfare of young pedestrians is one of many safety issues on Whangārei Heads Rd.
School holidays to start with heavy rain, traffic for Easter
Heavy rain set to inundate popular northern holiday hotspots for first half of weekend,
Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority
Covid-19 wage relief subsidies of $199,000 were received during the pandemic height.
Northland Police believe two aggravated robberies are linked
Hikurangi Four Square robbed by a male with a weapon.
Easter holiday weather: Heavy rain to hit upper North
MetService has forecasted gales and downpours for Northland, northern parts of Auckland.
Thursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation scheme
FNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.
'A pretty big comeback': Anzac Day dawn service returns to Kerikeri
Anzac Day services diminished in recent years by Covid, sale of Kerikeri RSA clubrooms.
Gumboot Friday gets $14K from Whangārei golf fundraiser
Northland golf tournament raises $12,000 for mental health charity Gumboot Friday.
Comment: Government is giving battlers a helping hand
Emily Henderson says the Government is delivering for hard-up people.
Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.
Disability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in Whangārei
Out of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options
Cape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopens
Firefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.
'They knew nothing could happen to them': Loitering youth assault police officer
Pepper spray had to be used to detain one of youngsters who attacked officer.
‘Biggest Te Āhuareka ever’: Ngāti Hine Festival draws record crowd after four-year absence
Popular event a three-day showcase of kapa haka, music, reo, kai, debate and learning.
GP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for now
A brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.
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Kevin Page: You've got to get up early to get one over your wife
Waiting for the ladies of the house to get ready leads to a zen moment for Kevin Page
Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealed
Six months from election candidates for Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau lining up