Hector's dolphin makes unusual 1000km trip north
A marine mammal expert says if the dolphin likes what it sees it may choose to stay.
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Northland highway stretches to be upgraded to keep motorcyclists safe
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Student-built Aquabots to do battle in Northland pool
Aquabots built by Northland students to do battle at aquatic centre.
Comment: Lengthy wait lists for specialist care, surgery
Dr Shane Reti says thousands waiting 12 months-plus for specialist assessment or surgery
New school cricket programme breaking boundaries
The programme launched in Northland is all about fun and participation for youngsters.
Ace kicker Hawkins out for three games after red card
Northland have prepared well for crucial match against Auckland in Whangārei
TV's Ted Lasso gives lessons on kindness that are sometimes misunderstood - Vaughan Gunson
Columnist Vaughan Gunson examines kindness through Ted Lasso TV series
Brent Eastwood on what life would be like without play
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Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Northland bowls season officially starts this weekend after awards presented
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Utes damaged in SH1 crash; and Poor Knights Crossing on again.
Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home
Long-term Northland SPCA residents looking for loving homes
Full steam ahead for ferry project as second engine arrives in NZ
'As far as we know there are only five of these left in the world. We've got two of them.'
'Meet the candidate' events for Northland local body elections - so far
Where and when to meet Northland local body election candidates.
Cutting-edge scanner will be huge boost for healthcare
Northland to get first high-tech PET-CT when a new radiology clinic opens next year
Northland's bright young minds compete in two science fairs
Kerikeri teen Nicolas Powell's project could save his school $212,000.
Russell fishing rāhui already showing results, marae chair says
Locals say fish and bird numbers have soared since the breeding-season fishing ban began.
Where to go for urgent care when Rawene after-hours clinic shuts
Hokianga residents asked to have plan in place in case they need after-hours care.
Soggy weather good for Bay of Islands Beast mud run
Conditions were soggy underfoot, but the sun was out for the 7km run/walk.
Jonny Wilkinson knows full well the value of work to a disabled person
It's somewhat refreshing for disability to be used as a political football in employment.
Whangārei retirement village residents making 'Yuri bears' for the children of war-torn Ukraine
Yuri bears for displaced Ukrainian kids are being made in a Whangārei retirement village.
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month
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Councillors vote to move Whangārei Airport to Ruatangata if shift happens
Mayor says decision was to future-proof an airport for Whangārei.
Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene
Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.
Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions
New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.
Self-baiting, self-setting traps a gamechanger for Northland forest
Year-long trial saw possum and rat numbers plummet while wētā population rebounded.