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He loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patch
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The tale of two community groups who were both ripped off by trusted employees
The women lied, forged, stole thousands of dollars - and showed little remorse.
Architectural stunner that charges visitors $14,700 a night up for sale
The villa is one of four privately owned residences that caters to the super wealthy.
Hot weather and rain mean humid nights in Northland this week
Rain is forecast to follow high temperatures - including 28.5C in Dargaville.
Māori cultural centre continuing to ride waka of inclusion
Bringing the community on board has been Hihiaua's key to success.
'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teen
Judge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.
Up to 80,000 expected at Waitangi this year
Between 60,000 and 80,000 people are expected at Waitangi this year.
Plants that feed your soul: Adding edible weeds and flowers can be beneficial to health and budget
Northland cookbook author Anna Valentine shares tips on foraging for edible weeds.
Speedy treatment: Why father with rare cancer travelled to India
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Children’s free dental care system 'broken' in Northland
One parent claimed they faced a nine-month wait for a dental appointment for her children.
'Really busy and super positive': Paihia businesses shrug off criticism about town
There is pushback after comments about Northland’s top tourist town being run down.
Victory House: A rehab facility that reforms convicts through faith
'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'
Man dies after his car crashes into tree
The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.
Glamour TVNZ couple tie the knot at Northland beach wedding
'It was a lovely ceremony for a lovely couple.'
Longtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youth
A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.
Funds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtie
Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.
Northland's top baby names for 2023 revealed
Can you guess which baby names proved the most popular in Northland?
Gyms braced for onslaught of new members as resolutions kick in
Joined the gym but doubt you'll stick at it? Northland gym owners have advice for that.
Lani Daniels forced to vacate one of her world titles
The IBF prohibits holding world titles in two different weight divisions simultaneously.
'Deeply troubling and unacceptable': Widow seeks answers after husband's death
'The circumstances leading up to Neill’s death have raised serious concerns'
Loved too much: Popular Matapōuri Mermaid Pools slowly recovering
The delicate Mermaid Pools used to have up to 1000 visitors a day.
Volunteers clean up Maunu Cemetery to help raise community spirit
Friends of Maunu Cemetery help tidy the grounds once a week as a way to give back.
Rātana hui reflects choice of mōrehu, not a split in ranks
The six parishes of Muriwhenua in Northland will host a ceremony from January 23–25.
SH14 has reopened after serious crash caused main road to close temporarily
Motorists should expect diversions to be in place.
Opponents heartbroken as Paihia breakwater proposal refloated by Shane Jones
The Paihia breakwater divided the town but is needed for road protection, minister says.
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
Artist's work blends alchemy and science
Mangōnui's Jasmine Keir creates an abstract world that mirrors the patterns of nature.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
'Hell of a splash': Great white shark spotted near Whangārei Heads
The white pointer, believed to be 3m long, was spotted leaping out of the water.
Community searches for solutions to roaming, aggressive dog problem
The Moerewa community has rallied to try and solve the ongoing problem of roaming dogs.
'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statistics
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.