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Perfect storm leads to timber shortage, building delays
Carter Holt Harvey is unable to keep up with the demand for structural timber products.
Whangārei driver crashes into cars before fleeing on foot in Woodhill close to Whangārei Hospital
A man is in custody after fleeing the scene of a crash in Whangārei earlier this morning.
Northland bucks the trend with visitor spending
Northland is one of only two regions to see an increase in visitor spending.
News snippets from Northland
Waipū Easter Carnival on this Saturday; and campaign against border threats launched.
Northport at Whangārei to take another ship with containers for Auckland
1170 containers to land at Northport at Whangārei for Auckland after Easter.
Fire at Kaitaia's old bowling club the third in five months
Police believe they know who caused suspicious blaze.
Crank Up day at Whangārei Museum keeps old and young entertained
Vintage machinery on display at Whangārei Crank Up Day
Police warning after vehicle crime rises in district
Vehicle owners in Kamo, Tikipunga and Morningside are strongly urged to secure their cars.
Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win
Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket
$25M used tyre burner to fire up Whangārei's Golden Bay Cement
Three million used tyres to fire up Golden Bay Cement works in Whangārei
Wordman and birdman unite
Wordsmith compiles more than 100 poems about birds to help recovery centre.
New exhibition focuses on Moturua Island's rich history
Evidence points to Mangahawea Bay as being one of NZ's first sites of human settlement.
Northland vaccine rollout right on schedule
Northland's Māori communities are welcoming the opportunity to receive their vaccinations.
Wild West comes to Waimamaku
Once a year a South Hokianga town is invaded by gun-toting horsemen and highway robbers.
Northlanders urged to take action against country's 'silent killer'
Bystander CPR and using a defibrillator can increase the chance of survival 50 per cent.
Paihia start for Goodbye Pork Pie Mini charity drive
Fifty teams are taking part in this year's KidsCan fundraiser from Paihia to Invercargill.
Back to school for Kamo High School's class of 1960
Class of 1960 return to Kamo High School.
Family Fun Day debut a resounding success
Families turn up in droves to Family Fun Day and to have their say in district's future.
Kaitaia CBD revamp starts next week
The $7m PGF-funded project includes upgrades in Ahipara and Awanui.
Secrets to a 65-year marriage revealed
Couple still have untold stories after 65 years together.
'Disabled lives matter' - a new chant waiting for wings to fly
A protest from the largest minority in New Zealand took place this week.
Family fun day today to promote WDC's long-term plan
Today's fun day at Pohe Island is part of WDC's Draft Long Term Plan public consultation.
Whangārei teen sees fire destroy bedroom cabin
Eight fire trucks and two tankers spent around four hours extinguishing the growing fire.
Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'
Love at first sight in the bus bay 61 years ago
Still together 61 years on, two foundation members will celebrate KHS ' 61st anniversary.
Māori ward decision stands after councillors vote
A move by five councillors to overturn WDC's vote in favour of Māori wards has failed.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa students graduating in Northland
800 students to graduate across Northland from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Northland teaching student wins major award
Northland teaching student wins major award
Northland schoolchildren get hot air balloon ride
Hot air balloon ride for Northland school kids.
Northland bowls: Champion of Champion Singles this weekend
Northland bowls' Champion of Champion Singles event this weekend
Owners farewell Orongo homestead
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