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'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,
News from the Bay of Islands with Sandy Myhre
Sandy Myhre with the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
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
Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealed
Six months from election candidates for Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau lining up
Littering in Northland on the up
Cigarette buts, vaping and plastic most prevalent litter items in Northland.
Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Easter tourists welcomed to storm battered Hawke’s Bay, Coromandel and Northland
Regional tourism hubs are going the extra mile to open to Easter visitors.
Person dies in hospital after crash in Kaitaia
Police are asking the public to come forward with any information on the crash.
Man lucky to be alive after car lands on bedroom roof as he lay in bed
Out-of-control car hurtles down bank and crashes onto roof.
Waipu premier coach determined to reverse poor form
Winless Waipū lose to Kerikeri at Maungakaramea.
Let's teach the basics brilliantly, says Whangārei MP
Whangārei MP questions why our tamariki aren't attending school,
Borer found in new timber at Pohe Island Adventure Playground
The playground opened in December.
Public submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPI
Depleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.
Northlanders running all night to fight cancer
The 468 people who participated ran, walked or danced through the all-night relay.
Judge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencing
The woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.
Plan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024
At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.
Northland news in brief: Winning Lotto ticket sold; fog cannon thwarts break-in
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.