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Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.

Editorial: A delusional alternative budget from Greens is what we've come to expect
OPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.

Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
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Joe Bennett: Time dawdles when you're waiting
OPINION: "Because I am waiting I am finding it hard to concentrate."

Bay News: Ōpua street names honour Arctic explorers from 1845 expedition
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Kevin Page: Surviving the chaos of kids' parties
OPINION: The two parties were an interesting study in what's the done thing these days.

Opinion: Observing drama between two girls on the street
'How quick we are to take such things in, to read physical cues.'

Bay News: Kerikeri couple celebrate 60-year journey together
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.

'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.

Joe Bennett: Time dawdles when you're waiting
OPINION: "Because I am waiting I am finding it hard to concentrate."

'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market
New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.

Jonny Wilkinson: Public toilets can be quite the challenge
In Whangārei we have a good range of accessible toilets.

'Expect a wild ride': Circus cabaret arrives in Kerikeri
Haus of Yolo is an unforgettable night out.

Mysterious webs blanketing Northland have residents and experts puzzled
Residents in Northland report stringy webs drifting through the sky.

'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.

A labour of love: Family's green transformation of leaky city building
The green Vinery Lane renovation also includes transformation of the nearby carpark.

Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.

'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover
Rural news

Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.

Let’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.

Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?
OneRoof property news

'It's huge': Major banks ease lending rules for first-home buyers
One flatmate could help first home buyers borrow an extra $150,000.

Film star villa finds a buyer - 'we're happy to pass the old girl on'
Grey Lynn home appeared in hit Kiwi comedies.

Price of super penthouse jumps $1m in less than 12 months
The last apartment in the $300m development is now seeking $17m.
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Skoda reimagines iconic L&K motorcycle
Skoda is celebrating its 130-year history with a new take on a very old model.

Museum Day 2025: Free admission at Mercedes-Benz with 90s icons
This Sunday, Mercedes-Benz is scrapping the entry fee to its famed Stuttgart museum.

Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark PHEV First Drive: extended family
The Volvo XC90 has been around for a while now, but is it still any good?
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.

'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."

Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
More Northland news

'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety Week
He suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.

'It's getting really dire': Hospices struggle with funding crisis
Northland hospices warn they may shut down in two to five years without more funding.

'We’re desperate': SPCA's urgent plea for foster homes for puppies
The Far North SPCA in Kerikeri has taken in 24 abandoned puppies recently.

Bay News: Ōpua street names honour Arctic explorers from 1845 expedition
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform
$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.