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50 years of Kerikeri High to be marked at jubilee event
Kerikeri High School turning 50 with big birthday celebration.
Bay News: Musical Gala returns to Kerikeri, pop-up meetings on the Waterfront
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Far North rail line mothballed until port rail link finalised
Delays to upgrade of Far North rail link to Otiria.
John Williamson: The road to a potholeless paradise
OPINION: A symptom of our national malaise is expressed in how bad our roads are.
Far North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million trays
Kerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m
Parents asked to keep students home as staff sickness takes hold in ECEs, schools.
Tikipunga High School made the decision to roster senior students home last month.
The shooting of Bob Kleiman could only have been murder: Crown
Murder accused and two alleged accomplices on trial in High Court at Whangarei
'I'm sick of it': Rising sports star Mea Motu calls time on domestic violence
World champion opens up about her abusive relationship and how her kids saved her life.
Police working tirelessly to find out why Hoani Reupena-Tuoro died in fire
Police are determined to find out what happened to Hoani Reupena-Tuoro and why.
Stolen vehicles used in Whangārei dairy robbery
Police have recovered the vehicles associated with the incident for forensic inquiries.
Up to 70 people collaborate to restore native habitat on Manaia Maunga
The event was underpinned by Māori knowledge, with the mountain regarded as an ancestor.
Lots of solar, but nowhere to store it: What NZ could learn from Australia
When it comes to building solar power, Australia is ahead.
Opinion: Removing Māori wards is a racist, targeted attack on tangata whenua
OPINION: My people are not disengaged from government, they are disenchanted.
News in brief: Temporary accommodation help extended, best beach in the world
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaipara Harbour’s newest wharf expected to boost tourism
New $2.9 million facility at Pouto has officially been opened.
New-look Whale Tail Park to open on Friday
Students at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.
Drug checking now a regular monthly service in Whangārei
The Drug Foundation is operating monthly drug-checking clinics in Whangarei.
Kaipara Harbour's newest wharf opens at Pouto
New $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan Botting
Music to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boost
Northland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.
Unborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Police are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.
Year 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknown
An investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity
Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent
Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final
Kevin Page: It was just a simple job - collect a trailer and tow it
Opinion: 'My task was to deliver all their stuff to their new digs.'
'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worry
The current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.
Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia
Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.
News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor
News snippets from the Far North.
Doctor hopes to use her fellowship to address disparities faced by Māori and Pasifika women
A Whangārei surgeon is looking to close the breast cancer gap with a financial boost.
Northland train line is now expected to reopen to freight trains in late July
Northland train line was expected to reopen to freight trains in late July.
Woman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failures
The post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.
Stealing from kids - Far North pupils lose money raised for camp in burglary
Oruaiti School 'gutted' after funds for end of year camp stolen on Monday morning
'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidated
One customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.
Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers
'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'