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Leaders back on the campaign trail after fiery showdown
16 days to go, Hipkins is visiting Northland and Luxon is in Bay of Plenty.
Men in court following crash deaths of teens
An 18yo and a 15yo died in separate car crashes only days apart in Whangārei.
Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way
What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.
'Low cost parking is no longer sustainable': Car park numbers go down as demand goes up
A reluctance to increase the cost of car parks is being challenged by the city's growth.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
Kerikeri beekeepers' love of honey in tough market
The couple practice sustainable beekeeping, tying into the wider theme of Bee Aware Month.
Mark the calendar: Kerikeri Street Party returns
The very popular party returns in November.
'Willfully ignorant': Unlawful cabin rental costs landlord thousands
The cabin had unconsented work done to it, a poor septic system and electrical issues.
End of one era, start of another in Kaitāia as Shackleton's Pharmacy changes name, owners
Changes in Kaitāia’s pharmacy sector as Shackleton’s taken over by Browns.
Project to save Northland's kauri from disease wins major awards
World-leading Northland kauri dieback protection project wins big.
Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding
The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.
Gun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leader
Gone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.
SPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstep
Usually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".
Northland's Erin Smith tight-lipped on upcoming appearance on dating show
Northland Te Whatu Ora staffer to appear on new dating show Down for Love.
Fluoridating Whangārei’s water on cusp of forward step
60,000 residents are on track to be drinking fluoridated water by the end of 2024.
New $2m priority bus lane planned for Te Kamō to Whangārei city centre
Consultation on the new bus lane is currently under way.
Neighbours at war: Jury reach verdict for alleged assault with a weedeater
The neighbourly issues of an exclusive gated community were laid bare in court.
Northland news in brief: Fund gives cash injection to KDC; aquatic centre increases entry prices
The latest news bites from around the region.
Artist takes out top award at national bladeshow
Te Hiku artist carving a name for himself as top knife maker
'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night
"Who knows what their intention was.”
'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businesses
A group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.
Viva turns 25 - don’t miss today’s special gloss issue
Magazine is proudly celebrating 25 years of storytelling, innovation and influence
Northland’s pest wars: Turtles, wilding pines, wallabies and weeds
A multitude of unwanted invaders has been targeted by the regional council.
‘Absolutely heartbroken’: Kiwi sailor's moving note to widow before tragedy
Clive Nothling, 73, died onboard his yacht Second Life.
Neighbours at war: Who whacked whom with the weedeater?
A 79-year-old man is alleged to have hit his neighbour with the man's own weedeater.
Northland, the politics of belief and ‘Nimby’, ‘misogynist’ and ‘racist' voters
Can Labour's Willow-Jean Prime hold onto a seat her party has won only once since 1938?
'She was at your mercy and you showed none': Bridget Simmonds' killer jailed
Pou sentenced again after retrial: Victim's deceased mum's statement played in court.
Fundraiser for teen cancer kid in Kerikeri on Saturday
A day later would have been catastrophic for Julius Webb, doctors said.
Hundreds gather to farewell Māori leader Sir Patu Hohepa
Hohepa’s legacy extended far beyond Aotearoa.
Election 2023: Candidates for Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates named
All candidates for Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates have been revealed.
Kaitāia girls collect 7 bags of trash for Keep New Zealand Beautiful clean-up
Seven bags of trash collected by Kaitāia Girl Guides, Brownies and Pippins.
News briefs from the Far North - Make poi, Lotto win, Bay pontoon work and home invasion
News snippets from the Far North
News in brief: Truckie rest stops are back, person found with gunshot wound
The latest news bites from around the region.