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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".
'We just want our kids to be educated five days a week': Mum's plea over rolling strike
One Northland mother is worried about the impact of rolling strikes on her sons.
Person rushed to Whangārei hospital in serious condition after alleged stabbing
A person allegedly stabbed in the neck is in a critical condition.
'Future-facing' Civic Centre opens
The new $59 million Whangārei Civic Centre building is finally open.
'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.
Photos: Coaching legend Sir Graham Henry visits Whangaruru Rugby Club
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry, who led New Zealand to victory in the 2011 World Cup, visited Northland on Saturday to see for himself the transformation of Whangaruru Rugby Club. After years of struggle and poor facilities, the club now has a brand-new sports complex, soaring player numbers in junior rugby, netball and basketball, and big plans for the future. Photos by Tania Whyte.
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.
Vince Cocurullo: Planning a future to envy as population booms
OPINION: Whangārei's population could potentially rise to 129,000 by 2031.
Auckland surgeons must now consider ethnicity in prioritising patients for operations
Health officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.
'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.
Seatbelt could have saved Takahue crash driver — police
Passer-by, St John medics and firefighters all attempted CPR but driver died at the scene.
Rugby: Moerewa keep playoff hopes alive with win over Wellsford
Missed opportunities cost Wellsford in Premier rugby.
Let there be light: Matariki festival returns to Oromahoe
Lantern trail, music, costumes, kai and crafts showcased at school fundraiser.
One person dead after crash in Kaitaia
One person has died after a crash in the Far North.
Our Treasures: What would we do without the electric jug?
Early electric kettles were found predominantly in the homes of the wealthy.
Staff move into new $59 million civic centre, building opens to public from Monday
First council meeting is on June 29.
News in brief: Langs Beach bridge to close
The latest news bites from around the region.
Author Laughton King opens up about 'incredibly lonely' life with dyslexia
Retired psychologist Laughton King says dyslexia is wildly misunderstood.
Joe Bennett: Signs everywhere, but what do they all mean?
OPINION: Implicit behind these signs is a desire to render us ruly, Joe Bennett writes.
Matariki goes global: Northlanders join celebrations in Europe
Two days of festivities, activities planned as Dutch museum marks Matariki.
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.'
Police monitoring gang members travelling through Northland after tangi in South Auckland
Gang convoy in Northland monitored by police after earlier tangi in South Auckland
'We are the kaitiaki of our ocean': Fisherman calls for community caulerpa support
A fragment of caulerpa can grow to cover an area the size of a rugby field.
Seaglider would dash Whangārei to Auckland travel time
Electric seagliders could operate from Whangārei from 2026.
New buildings opened at Bream Bay College
Nearly half of Bream Bay College has now been replaced with state-of-the-art classrooms