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Environment award proves point for supreme winners

Crawford Farms' award shows farmers can work with the environment in sustainable way

Northern Giant Petrel rescued

A northern giant petrel has been rescued after struggling to take off from Tutukaka marina. Video / Susan Sharp

Robert Webb talks giant petrel and other 'oddball' birds in Northland

Northland bird expert explains why more seabirds seem to be washing up on land.

'Changing my food habits has saved my life'

Amber's Kitchen is first of a kind eatery in Northland, now open in Whangārei. .

'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes

Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.

Two arrests after alleged shooting in Kaikohe

Two men were arrested after a gun was allegedly discharged, police said.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Artist on a mission to save Northland's starry skies

Once painting complete artist will cover it in streetlights to illustrate light pollution.

Mum fears for daughter over state of fire service

Daughter puts life on the line for others for a "couple of bucks" more than minimum wage.

News bites: Rail upgrades begin, mystery roadside cameras, elderly man found in water stable

The latest news snippets from around the region.

'There's a lot of vigilante talk': Ram raids keep business owners up at night

Northland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.

Road reopened after crash on SH1, Mata

Diversions were in place until the scene was cleared.

Covid update: 8028 cases, 16 virus-related deaths including young person aged 10-19

Health professionals are concerned that the uptake of extra shot will be low.

Bank says sorry to ex-MP ordered to take off hat

Kaumātua says the way no-hat rule was applied during a bank visit was discriminatory

Ex-council chief has new, green calling

Rob Forlong's new career move has been announced after departing from WDC in April

Inaugural Matariki Festival in Ahipara attracts hundreds over three days

Matariki Ki Ahipara huge success at the weekend

Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns

There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.