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'They're only kids': Thieves target GAS Parua Bay six times
A group of teenagers are behind the sixth burglary of a Whangārei Heads service station.

Lifesaving causes given $20k boost by Mangakahia Lions Club
Two "worthwhile" lifesaving causes have been given a generous boost by local Lions club.

'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue
In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.

Russo-Ukrainian War: The battle between light and darkness, and how Northland can help
A Northland man, originally from Belarus, share ideas how to support Ukraine.

Minister on plans to reroute cycle trail: 'Don't bite the hand that feeds'
Making popular bike trail more difficult could reduce user numbers, spending, Nash says.

Firefighters' fundraiser needs sponsors
Whangarei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade is fundraising for a medical response vehicle.

Breast Cancer Foundation's iconic pink caravan, 'Pinkie' in Northland
May is Pink Ribbon Breakfast Month in Northland and nationally

Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing
Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer

141 new Northland Covid 19 cases reported today
Northland's Covid 19 cases today - 141

Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman
Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.

Northlander Mea 'NightMea' Motu adds fourth national title to her belt
Mea Motu eyes world title after winning a fourth national title on Saturday night.

$2.4m upgrade of NZ's northernmost commercial wharf complete
Pukenui wharf is used by a fishing fleet, charter vessels and recreational boaties.

Waipū and Mid Northern play out a thriller
Waipu score in the dying stages to deny Mid Northern a win.

A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School
Whangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.

First-home buyers struggling, as Northland market still hot
Northland has biggest house price rise in NZ, but less than last quarter

Photos: Big crowd for Kawakawa's first Steam Festival
More than 1000 people turned out to celebrate the vintage railway's latest milestones.

New 300-home development could change the face of Kerikeri
Development could help meet demand for new homes - but town's gum tree backdrop would go.

Kaipara mayor sounds Three Waters warning
Whangārei mayor adds to criticism of Three Waters reform.

Familiar face at Whangārei courthouse retires after five decades
Northland's longest-serving court staff member bids farewell after 50 years of service.

'It's important to understand them': Training wild Kaimanawa horses
Northland horsewoman Chloe Phillips-Harris is gearing up to take on wild horses.

Northport onboard with nationwide review of port operations
Northport says it's committed to taking whatever actions needed when it comes to safety.

Whangārei cyclist wins big at national para cycling competition after almost cancelling the trip
Cyclist Kyren Andrew's eventual goal is to compete in the Paralympics.

Logging truck crash: Motorists in Tangiteroria area should expect traffic delays
A logging truck crash has caused traffic delays in Tangiteroria.

Three Waters: Govt accepts majority of working group recommendations
The Three Waters working group made more than 40 recommendations to the Government.

Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts
Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,

A decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZ
Why do Northland children have the worst teeth in the country when dental care is free?

Top slicing to end; PHE to start charging for services to GPs
Large GP practices to end up paying tens of thousands a year to access PHE services.