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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.

Council slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pest
There are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.

Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.

Bowls: Champ of Champs Triples winners determined
Northland Bowls Triples winners found, but rain leads to cancellations.

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.

Showers and cloudy periods in store for Northland after storm eases
A catamaran broke free of its mooring and thousands were without power in Northland.

Lions club fundraisers benefit Northland charities
Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.

Why are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?
Motorists and mayor angry at Whangārei's high petrol prices.

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.

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.

Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.

Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.

Two-term MP Angie Warren-Clark to stand for Labour in Whangārei in October’s general election
Warren-Clark is a list MP based in Tauranga.

Whangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conduct
Whangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.

How asking prices for homes compare to sold price tags
The figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.

Whangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes off
New community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.

Power play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment builds
What's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.

Whole of Northland benefits from tourism industry
Many Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.

Tūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surge
Tūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.

Delays in Whangārei District Council services down to cyclone damage and recovery - Mayor Cocurullo
Massive Cyclone Gabrielle damage behind council taking longer to respond - Mayor

'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.

Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.

Northland news in brief: Winning Lotto ticket sold; fog cannon thwarts break-in
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.

Northland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishers
Reductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.

Whangārei councillor told to apologise for breaching confidentiality
Whangārei district councillor Jayne Golightly breached council confidentiality.

Relief for motorists in Northland with SH1 over the Brynderwyns opened both ways on Friday
Brynderwyns opened both ways on Friday to relief of SH1 motorists

'Something desperately wrong': Milky flesh suggests snapper may be starving
'My gut feeling... they’re not healthy, there’s something desperately wrong.'

Whangārei District Council won’t remove couple occupying Onerahi land
The couple set up a makeshift home after they had to leave their emergency housing.