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ACC spent $196m in Northland on accident recovery in 2020

ACC had 79,971 new claims in Northland last year.

Hard decision for judges choosing Shakespeare winners

Twenty-two Northland students off to Wellington after Shakespeare performances impress.

Kerikeri car fire death not suspicious, police confirm

Deceased well known in Kerikeri for her shop, her community spirit and concern for others.

Cancer-hit Paihia couple's kindness returned

Robyn Schrafft's best advice is to get out and do what you want so it's not too late.

Photos: Two festivals in one day at Russell

Bay of Islands town buzzing with a Tamariki Carnival and an Italian Festival on Saturday.

Kerikeri man lands 'fish of a lifetime'

'Locky' Waugh was fishing off North Cape when he hooked the 83.4kg yellowfin tuna.

Top New Zealand sculptor sets up new studio in Northland

Top sculptor Lucy Bucknall describes what's behind her work and what's next for Northland.

School holiday programmes for kids

Here's a list of activities for your young ones these holidays.

First sports exchange start of annual event

First sports day a resounding success despite out-of-towners taking home cup.

Sea Eagle II captain goes full circle

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO

Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.

Photos: Chemical spill exercise tests firefighters' skills

A dozen dead and injured store workers had to be rescued. Luckily it was just an exercise.

Body in burning car near Kerikeri 'unexplained'

Too early to know whether death by Wharau Rd beach is suspicious, police say.

Police investigate body in burning car near Kerikeri

Emergency services were called to the car fire at the end of Wharau Rd at 7pm on Tuesday.

Opera North celebrates 25 years with special performance

Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.

The Sea Eagle has landed in Ōpua

The masts of the yacht can be seen from miles away.

Northland printmaker's exhibition launch a success

Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.

Teen battling rare kidney disorder completes 50 TRYathlons

Sam was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disorder, at a young age.