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Northland's residential property owners gain over 24K in one year
Northland's residential property price gains.

MP talks period poverty with Duchess
North MP credits Markle with opening up once-taboo topic of period poverty.

How Minister of Corrections was moved to tears
Corrections Minister says he's in Government to make a difference for Māori.

Anaesthetic technicians give strike notice
Anaesthetic technicians give strike notice

Tough games expected in Whangārei premier cricket today
Tough games expected in Whangārei premier cricket today.

Teachers to strike next month
Northland principal Pat Newman says educators are ready.

One snapper on yellow kayak drifting in Northland
A yellow kayak with only one fresh snapper onboard discovered floating in Northland.

Police team focus on backlog of sexual assault cases in Northland
Seven detectives will be solely focused on investigating unassigned sexual assault cases

Vintage railway eyes Provincial Growth Fund
Project would create 25 jobs and boost tourism across the Mid North, railway trust says

Northland secondary school sport stars celebrated
Northland's secondary school sport stars celebrated.

Debreczeni promises more next season
Jack Debreczeni talks about his first year in the Mitre 10 Cup

Alcohol, extreme speed suspected in crash
The offending driver fled the scene but handed himself in the next morning.

Fatal crash driver: 'You will never forget the horror of this day'
Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.

News in brief from Northland: Fritter headliner announced and Bugsy Malone in Kerikeri
News snippets from around Northland

School in mourning after student dies
Principal says staff will be at the school today to 'offer all the support we can'.

Busy weekend in Northland for emergency services
Crashes, homicide, shark attack, ram raid keep Northland emergency services busy.

Papakainga toolkit recognised in planning awards
The awards recognise the top planning practice in the Commonwealth.

Last drinks loom at Kerikeri RSA as club seeks smaller home
Club faces hefty rates and insurance bills for its large Cobham Rd building.

From Northland Constable to Superintendent
Superintendent Tony Hill is back on familiar turf.

Frank Racing retains Coastal Classic crown
Fog made the final run to the finish line tricky for many race entrants.

Kerikeri piano contest's future uncertain
Rising costs, static audience numbers mean event may have to move to a bigger centre.

Bay of Islands College opens $2.7m gym
Old gym had fallen into disrepair and was plagued by leaks and mould