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‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'
Kerikeri social housing plans on hold, community group says
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Town square plan boost after artist moots a shift of mosaic mural wall
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Council says sorry for error showing massive rates hikes
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World-leading robot plane venture takes off in Kerikeri
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Discovery of more invasive seaweed could ruin tourism hotspot, biosecurity leader warns
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Man accused of murder of Shayden Perkinson loses name suppression
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Pīpīwai locals plan big welcome for boxing champion Lani Daniels
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Heavy rain and wind warnings: Wet weather expected to ease in Northland, Auckland
Northland and Auckland are being warned to expect heavy rain and strong winds.
Students set sights on winning national Shakespeare competition
Whangārei students win battle of the bard and spot in Shakespeare Festival finals.
Govt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’
Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.
‘Here I can be myself’: Language Days a boost for deaf and hard-of-hearing children
Deaf get-togethers held fortnightly at Moerewa Scool for kids all over Northland.
Shane Reti: Blowout Budget means more pain for Kiwis
Reti claims the Government's Budget is going to hit people in the pocket.
News in brief: Lucky Lotto winners, council scholarships awarded
The latest news bites from around the region.
From Pipiwai to a world title: Boxer Lani Daniels' historic win
The new IBF world heavyweight champion thinks her next big fight will be with the scales.
Sharks climb atop the points ladder in Premier rugby
Kerikeri turn on the screws to beat Hora Hora at home.
Heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit
Bad weather is expected to hit the region from around 3pm today.
Te Rito journalism cadetship wins INMA international media award in New York for NZME
NZME is incredibly proud of an initiative that brings new voices and perspectives.
Changing face of Tokelau seen through the lens of Te Papa exhibition at Kiwi North
Te Papa exhibition Faka-Tokelau: Living With Change is now on display in Whangārei.
Joe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin Amis
Columnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.
Carolyn Hansen: Exercise for the ages
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Jonny Wilkinson: So, what's in this year’s Budget for disabled people?
The new Budget did cop some criticism from the sector.
Tenants check out, tourists check in
Concerns remain for Northland families left at mercy of tight rental market.
‘Rising and falling is part of the journey’: Allbirds co-founder front-foots negative media
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120 young musicians perform at Sistema Whangārei's 10th birthday
Ten years of Sistema Whangārei supporting young musicians are marked with a concert.
'Scene from a horror movie': Doctor, nurse and patient assaulted at rural hospital
Nurse was verbally, racially abused, doctor was punched, along with fireman trying to help
Police investigating four serious Northland crashes need help from the public
Witnesses to four serious crashes in Northland wanted by police
Rallies for climate action held in Northland and across NZ on Friday
Marches are being held in Whangārei and Kaitaia as part of a NZ-wide day of protest.
WBHS employment dispute: Order for destruction of key documents wrong, court rules
Employment Relations Authority's order against a learning support helper has been quashed.