Whānau Philharmonic brings parents and kids together
Nick Grew came up with the idea after noticing parents waiting around for their kids.
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Plans to reduce speed on Far North highways
The transport agency seeks feedback on cutting speed limits on two Far North highways.
Over 100km of Northland state highway lanes to be repaired before Christmas
The Transport Minister said 212.4km of state highway lanes will be resealed before March.
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Tuia 250 an opportunity to tell history of Māori says carver
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Championship bowls on the horizon
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What's On: Tuia 250, fireworks and more
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Northland's RWC correspondent previews last ABs game
The All Blacks take on Wales at 10pm today (NZT) to decide who will finish third.
Fast Five netball promoting fun and festivity
Learning was the key objective as 24 teams took to ASB Stadium for some Fast Five netball.
$350,700 boost helps food rescue programme grow in North
Food that otherwise would have been dumped feeds hungry families instead.
New and old councillors sworn in for Far North
Mayor wants to ensure major PGF infrastructure projects ''well and truly in place''.
Photos: Art lovers flock to Kerikeri studio trail
Annual trail gives poeple a chance to see artists at work in their own studios.
Sharemilkers lead way back to the future in glass bottles
Each glass bottle can be re-used 50 times, saving 250,000 plastic bottles a year.
Shearing: Close call, but all power to the King
Dramatic win for shearer Dion King at the Great Raihania Shears open final.
Eastwood: Awards night a great success
Sport Northland's CEO Brent Eastwood reviews last week's secondary school sports awards.
Food programme to expand across Northland thanks to $350,000 boost
Grant from the Ministry for the Environment's Waste Minimisation Fund for Northland.
Cameron Leslie's life-changing 18 days
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Police graduate: Honour to lead karanga at graduation
Northland mum leads karanga at Police college graduation.
Police share meaning of tattoos as part of recruitment campaign
Campaign around skin art to encourage more people from North and Auckland to join police.
Workshop better than office desk: Students learn trades skills before leaving school
Over 500 Northlanders linked their school education with career training this year.
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CEO pledges $25,000 to Kauri Club Fund
The $25,000 contribution was projected to grow to $43,971 in 30 years.
Multiple sclerosis charity faces total loss after town hall fire
Investigators assume an electrical fault cause the fire in Whangārei's iconic building.
Surfing: Ruddell's win a perfect birthday present
What more could you ask for on your 10th birthday than a maiden national title?
Northland cops walk length of NZ for Blue Light
'Gaz and Toddy' will be joined by a 16-year-old from Moerewa and Blue Light kids.
Tuia 250: Flotilla to arrive in Whangārei
Tuia 250 marks 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Pākehā.
Fleeing man found in mangroves by police dog and handler
Chase for a man leads a police dog and handler through mangroves near Whangārei Harbour.
Photos: InnoNative Market draws a crowd
Photographer John Stone headed to the InnoNative Market to capture the colour.
Showjumping Grand Prix sees huge numbers
Over 100 more horses than last year packed out a glorious looking Barge Park last weekend.
Woman hit by axe as it smashes through windscreen
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Inflatable vest like airbag for motorcylists in crash
New vest inflates to protect motorcycle rider in a crash.