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'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothes
The Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.
Dr Shane Reti on National's crime reduction policy
We need to crack down on crime, writes Dr Shane Reti.
Northland news briefs: Lotto win, charity ball tickets, firefighters called out
News snippets from Northland.
Angry residents start petition against community housing development
Far North Holdings wants resource consent to build community houses in Hikurangi.
'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure
'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.
Driver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face court
Whangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted
Kākā, orca, seals - oh my! What wildlife to look out for this winter
A kayaker was treated to an up-close encounter with orca in Ōakura.
Reopening of Northland's popular walking tracks some time away
Sites around the region are significantly damaged, with opening dates unknown.
Trial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years away
Not guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.
Mum's warning after man allegedly convinces teen to secretly catch flight
The mother was shocked to learn very little could be done legally.
400 lightning strikes illuminate Northland overnight
Heavy rain hammered the Far North more than any other district overnight.
Cheers to the best of brews and finest of foods
Northland food producers team up with local craft breweries at inaugural festival.
Concerns new health policy will disadvantage already underserved elderly
Northlanders undergoing surgery in Auckland may have to wait longer under the new policy.
Breakthrough tech set to make waves in failing treatment plant
The Taipā sewage facility will trial a small electrocoagulation (EC) technology unit.
Whangārei Boys' High School needs more time for review into education outside the classroom
Boys' high had until June 14 to review its education outside the classroom activities.
Caulerpa eradication in Bay of Islands could take decade, regional council says
The NRC push comes despite the lack of international success in caulerpa eradication.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.
Five killings in 10 weeks: Northland deaths stoke fear in the community
The killing of a young father has people concerned Northland has become unsafe.
Northland woman's amazing transformation following life-changing head injury
Sara Hatherell has been determined to get her life back following a severe concussion.
'He loved his children': Uncle pays tribute to doting father of two
The body of a man allegedly stabbed in the neck is to be taken to Te Kao.
50yo man charged with murder after death of young father
Police were called to a block of flats on Anzac Rd around 5.30pm yesterday.
Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
Famed Northland horse trainer's future in limbo after Singaporean government decision
Horse racing to stop in Singapore from October next year.
70 years of being head over heels: Couple celebrates long-lasting love
The lovebirds say they met the old-fashioned way, "at a dance of course".
Person rushed to Whangārei hospital in serious condition after alleged stabbing
A person allegedly stabbed in the neck is in a critical condition.
'A bit of a hiccup': DemocracyNZ lose one third of its announced candidates
Matt King maintains his party is still united despite five candidates leaving.
Rugby legend shares tips with Northland club Whangaruru
The once-struggling club is now booming with new facilities and 'huge' player growth.
NZ's biggest builders: The contenders with $100m-plus workloads
They're nipping at the heels of the biggest operators.
Teen overcomes rare health hurdle to clinch spot at squash world champs
'I’ve always had that want to get to worlds', says Freddie Jameson, 17.
'Woeful' roads may never be fixed due to huge backlog of repairs
Northland is facing a backlog of repairs caused by storm damage.
'Not my brief': Absence of local ambulance volunteers puts heat on fire brigade
St John volunteers urgently needed in the North
Doing it for her hometown: Whangārei mum vies for beauty pageant crown
The 36yo mum of five is all about female empowerment and showing what women can achieve.
Access to affordable, nutritious kai under threat: How do we obtain food security in Tai Tokerau?
'We need to shift to how we can feed ourselves and our local communities.'