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Tropical cocktail: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds and humidity to blast NZ
Unusual warmth will be dished up across the country, with a side of wild weather.
Aotearoa Māori Surf Champs return to Far North after two-year Covid delay
More than 100 surfers from 21 iwi took to the waters in Ahipara.
No, you can't recycle your milk cartons
Northlanders are being encouraged to learn what they can and cannot recycle.
More properties for sale, prices stagnant
More properties are on the market in Northland as they take longer to sell.
Bay News: Battle of the Bands; 26,000 cruise ship passengers to visit
A weekly roundup of news from the Bay of Islands.
News bites: Concert at The Cove, 15yo arrested after robbery at Kamo Bottle-O
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Community takes stand against proposed Maunu liquor store
The actions of a community will help play a role in keeping our district's roads safer.
Northland based leopard seal research makes groundbreaking discovery
Northland-based research makes startling discovery about leopard seals
10th world title in sights of Northland axeman Jason Wynyard
Northland axeman Jason Wynyard to chop wood in Sweden, vying for 10th world title.
Northland lifestyle draws greatest population increase nationwide
Northland continues to lead the country in population growth, Stats NZ says.
Enticing kids back to school with fun day
Kaitaia Primary School has held a Rock Up festival to help boost school attendance.
Taniwha throws down the gauntlet to All Blacks loose forwards
Eric Rush proud of son Rob cracking into the Blues' squad for next season.
Association fills support gap for people with brain injuries
One man's work to live with a brain injury highlights common points of invisible struggle.
Kaipara Mayor hits out at growing central government impacts
New Kaipara mayor delivers a hard hitting maiden speech at the council's first meeting.
Having a kōrero in a barber's chair: New doco series aimed at Northland youth
A legendary hangout for Far North rangatahi is the focus of two new documentary series.
Northland Primary Health Care and Plunket nurses to strike today
Nurses are holding public rallies over employers' inability to deliver pay parity.
'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder
A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.
Comment: Minimum wage and the trickle-up effect on business
Labour Day commemorates the struggle for ordinary workers to gain basic rights.
News snippets from Northland: Mayor and deputy to be sworn in; scholarship opportunity
News in brief from Northland
Central Whangārei property for sale had been seen as site for $60m hotel development
Whangārei property up for sale at Town Basin suitable for hotel.
Fiji women's rugby team humbled by support in Whangārei
Unfazed by their loss, the Fijiana team took fond memories of their stay in Whangārei.
Help wanted after Whangārei discovery of invasive bat-wing passion flower vine again
Second discovery of invasive vine in Whangārei prompts call for public help
Reece plumbing and bathroom showroom opens in Whangārei
Plumbing and bathroom products supplier Reece opens outlet in Whangārei
Northland Regional Council selects New Zealand's first wahine Māori chair
The new Chair has managed various environmental portfolios.
Covid weekly update: 16,399 new cases, 41 deaths
Subvariants BQ.1.1 and XBB have been detected in New Zealand.
Ruawai in pilot plan to navigate climate change hazards
Community panel set up to work on plan to find ways to cope with possible future hazards.
Whangārei buzzing over long weekend
Locals and visitors packed out Whangārei hospitality venues and markets.
Dog attack victim says 'slap on the wrist' to dog owner a disgrace
The 76yo says he'll protest at FNDC's Kaitaia office unless more is done to punish owner.
NorthTec opening campus for mid-North students at Ngāwhā
Mid-Northland students getting NorthTec campus at Ngāwhā.
Te Araroa trail numbers booming despite Northland forest closures
The number of Te Araroa walkers passing through Northland is double the pre-Covid record.
British couple stranded in 2020 lockdown return to exact campsite to restart NZ trip
Northland's beauty has always been on the couple's 'trip of a lifetime' bucket list.
Rawene fire contained but not yet extinguished
About 6ha was affected by the Rawene fire, and three houses were threatened.