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Pūtahi Park's interactive water feature becomes Whangārei hot spot
Kids have time of their lives playing in Town Basin's water jets.
Why is my RAT test negative? Rapid antigen tests explained
The advantages and pitfalls of the new Covid 19 detectors: Rapid Antigen Testing or RATs
Rehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of Appeal
Meth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.
Northland District Health Board reports 536 new Covid cases today
536 new Covid-19 cases reported in Northland today
Vaughan Gunson: How free public transport could unite us in a crisis
Vaughan Gunson says he got a little emotional at the news of cheaper public transport.
Northland couple converts Slovakia barns into refugee shelters
The Kaitāia couple will open the doors to fleeing Ukrainians.
Cruise ships could return to Bay later this year
In the last full cruise season 65 ships visited the Bay with an estimated spend of $21m.
Chris Leitch wants urgent consideration of refinery petition
Parliament's Petitions' Committee seeking further information on refinery petition.
'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail
There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.
Three in court so far over Kaikohe gang violence
Police believe the spate of violence is related to tension between rival gangs.
Vert Jam skate contest returns to Kerikeri
Up to 30 of the country's top skaters are expected to compete in saturday's event.
No deaths from Covid in Northland today as 700 new cases reported
700 new Covid-19 cases in Northland
Waipoua restoration project; Battle of Kororāreka blessing and Wander Women in Russell
Sandy Myhre's latest Bay of Islands news column.
Calling foster families: Animal rescuers pushed to their limits
A busy summer season has Northland animal rescues calling for more foster families.
John Williamson: The case for compulsory third party insurance
Compulsory third party insurance is a sensible choice - John Williamson
Whangārei Wastewater Treatment plant building has asbestos, forcing council to contact current and former staff
Whangārei District Council says their greatest priority is staff and contractor safety.
'A hard journey': Northland businesses ready to welcome tourists
Staff shortages won't stop Northland businesses from welcoming international tourists.
Huge opportunities in Forum North plans
Forum North Trust chair Lachie McLean says the change would bring 'huge opportunities'.
Tribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in Kaikohe
Eleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.
Car and gas delivery truck collide in Kerikeri: narrowly miss a power pole
Northland emergency services respond to a crash involving a gas delivery truck in Kerikeri
Three Covid-related deaths recorded in Northland
There are 324 cases in Whangārei, 263 in the Far North and 74 in Kaipara.
'Our hearts and prayers are with you': Multicultural Whangārei remembers Christchurch mosque attacks
Low-key commemoration among Northland Muslims for the Christchurch shootings
Judge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too soft
Kaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge
Ukrainian mum safe in Slovakia, family in Northland worries for how long?
Tetiana Torbina has crossed the Ukrainian borders and awaits to unite with family in NZ.
Police descend on Kaikohe, shut highway, after man shot
Police wouldn't say if alleged shooting linked to a gang-related assault a day earlier.
Emily Henderson: Govt helping Kiwis weather global energy crunch
Petrol price hikes are an international problem but here's how the Govt is trying to help
Decades-long campaign pays off as container deposit scheme returns
If proposal goes ahead almost all drink containers will carry a 20c deposit from 2025.
Basketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US success
Northlander Kendell Heremaia is having major success on international basketball courts.