Floating pontoon allows for luxury vessel on-water refits
New $1.2 million floating pontoon in Whangārei to draw international vessels.
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Fundraising appeal kicks off to revitalise Whangārei Hospital's children's ward
The foundation is fundraising to create a more comfortable space for children in hospital.
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Western Sharks crowned Tyrepower Northland Premier Rugby champs
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Serious crash delays traffic on Ngunguru Road
Diversions are put in place on Ngunguru Road following a serious two-car crash.
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Thousands turn out across Northland in 'howl of protest'
About 1600 utes, trucks, vans and tractors brought Northland towns to a standstill.
Cop's efforts recognised at Neighbourhood Support awards
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Photos: Howl of a protest sweeps Northland
Thousands of Northlanders took to utes, tractors, trucks and vans in a day of protest.
Speed limit cuts welcomed: 'There's too many drivers who speed along here'
Review also proposes reducing speed limit on 90 Mile Beach and every street in Moerewa.
Wandatrak: The device helping find dementia sufferers who wander
Missing people could be found in a matter of hours rather than days thanks to device.
Whangārei business faces liquor licence suspension after bust
A Whangārei outlet sold liquor to a minor in an undercover operation.
Northland lifeguards make their mark as Awards of Excellence finalists
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Old-school sounds for Whangārei listeners
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New snippets from around the region.
One new Māori ward councillor for Kaipara District Council from review
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Car hits tree: two people seriously injured in Kawakawa crash
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Twelve fires in seven months: Far North town fed up with firebug
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Students bury undies in the name of science
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'
Utes and tractors will gather from 11am in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.
Surf school, rongoā lollies, books showcased by enterprising youngsters
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Landowners urged to reverse poor wetlands record
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North police hone in on vehicles as investigation into man's death continues
Police are focusing on sightings of the vehicles between 3pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday
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Northland restaurants are concerned about ongoing staff shortages.
Injured cattle on State Highway 10 causes driving delays in the Far North
A collision between a car and cattle on State Highway 10 may cause delays in the Far North
Northland artists encouraged to register and bring their 'weird' to festival
Registrations are open for the Whangārei Fringe Festival.
Young party-goer stabbed Northland teenager so hard knife snapped, Whangārei court hears
The 19-year-old will be sentenced for manslaughter on November 3 this year.
'Hard case gentleman': friends and family pay tribute to Whangārei man found after four-day search
Close friends have shared their memories of the talented sportsman and loving family man.
Whangārei water could be piped to Mangawhai for $750M development
$750m Mangawhai development wants to use Whangārei's drinking water.