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Bore use restricted as coastal aquifer levels plummet
Salt water intrusion could make bore water undrinkable in the long term.
Kerikeri couple celebrate the return of Rusty
A Kerikeri couple have been reunited with their cat after he went missing for 16 months.
Otangarei papakāinga officially opened
The papakāinga will house whānau while they find more sustainable accommodation.
Family of murdered woman say they are living life sentence
Akuhata, sentenced to life, has appeal against his sentence and conviction dismissed.
Scholarship winner hard worker with love of cars
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Burke doubles his 2020 silverware
Even after missing round one, Burke sits in fifth on the national table after two rounds.
Whangārei man arrested in Bali gets consular help
Whangārei man arrested trying to bring nearly 5000 prescription pills into Bali.
Schools compete to find volleyball champion
The contest between Tikipunga High School and Te Kāpehu Whetū was fierce yesterday.
Holiday ends in tragedy after woman killed in Mangonui crash
Crash left woman dead and partner seriously injured; other driver had only minor injuries.
Millions of dead tuatua wash up as sizzling summer causes havoc to marine life
"I've never seen anything like it in all my life, the entire beach is just covered."
NRU 100-year celebrations kicking off
The game is the start of a number of initiatives celebrating 100 years of Northland rugby.
Motorists asked to avoid SH10 near Mangonui following fatal crash
Fatal crash blocks SH10 in Northland.
Northlander's sentence reduced and one conviction quashed
Northlander who fleeced national disability support charity gets jail sentence reduced.
Rural assistance payments to help Northland farmers and growers
Northland farmers and growers affected by drought can access rural assistance payments.
Maui's engineers and roller coaster designers compete in challenge
Years 5-8 students from 25 Northland schools their engineering skills into practice.
NorthTec chief executive reacts to tutors strike
Union members are walking out of classes today and tomorrow.
Pukenui Forest Rangers: Kiwi chick makes all the hard work worthwhile
The chick could be heard calling inside the egg, tapping on the egg wanting to break out.
Northland news in brief: Kaipara water restrictions, drop-in recovery clinic and sculpture symposium returns
News snippets from across the region.
Popular Northland safety video returns to Air NZ fleet for fourth season
Inflight video shot in Bay of Islands, Hokianga seen by millions online and in air.
Blaze threatens 10 homes in Paihia, campfire or arson suspected
Firefighters from as far away as Whangarei spent all night battling bushfire below homes.
Maungakaramea topple Onerahi at home
Maungakaramea, Kaipara and Kamo all claimed outright wins on Saturday.
Bone of contention: Watchdogs group slams council's kennel buying tactics
The council has been accused of using "underhand tactics" to purchase a new kennel.
Opinion: Youth sport change is coming, are you ready?
If this new direction will rid negativity from youth sport, there no reason to oppose it.
Hikurangi claim 10s revenge
Runners-up last year, Hikurangi did not settle for second-place in 2020.
Homes evacuated as crews battle Paihia scrub fire
Helicopters will be at the scene at dawn.
Northland FC dealt early preseason lesson
Saturday's fixtures were the first Northland games held at Bluegoose since 2011.
Nelson staying Northland proud
You can take the girl out of Northland, but never the Northland out of the girl.
Hockey coach profile: Chenae and Courtney Phillips
The fifth profile of this series highlights the work of two hockey-loving sisters.
Photos: Kerikeri kids raise money for Oz in Blaze Aid gala
Proceeds from the gala will go to a fire and flood-ravaged school in New South Wales.