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'Nightmea' Motu's dream to make NZ boxing history
Mea Motu looks set to break the record first held by fellow Northland boxer Daniella Smith

Northland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chase
Identity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase

No date yet for consultation on cutting Northland's state highway speed limits
Roading challenges behind plan to reduce Northland's state highway speed limits

Retiring from R Tucker Thompson; gateway unveiled and recovery park for Russell
The latest from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

Tropical weather events bring never seen bird to Whangārei
A rare white-tailed tropic bird is recovering in Whangārei's native bird centre.

More information sought over attack on Russell flagpole
Attack upset local hapū unable to hold traditional Waitangi Day flag-raising ceremony.

Repairs on closed Bay of Islands track could take until September
Closed Ōpua-Paihia coastal track also forms part of Te Araroa long-distance trail.

'Start of the school year is the most expensive time'
Northland families rely on second-hand marketplace for school uniforms.

Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.

Whangārei to become more cycling-friendly as more commuters encouraged to ditch their car
Aotearoa Bike Challenge kicked off at the start of the month and encourages more cycling.

Goodbye piggy bank, hello SquareOne, thanks to Northland dads
Teaching kids to save money in a cashless world.

Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.

Large plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blaze
Firefighters were called to the blaze at Northport shortly before 1pm today.

17 new cases: Covid has reached Far North
One case detected in Karikari Peninsula, location of another case unknown.

Muggy, uncomfortable weather will continue to the weekend
Places across Northland receive close to 100mm of rain in just 24 hours.

Number of new Covid cases in Northland drops
Northland has recorded a drop in daily Covid case numbers today.

Northland modelling predicts thousands of monthly Omicron cases at peak
More than 700 to need hospital treatment a month at Omicron's peak in Northland.

Waitangi Day 2022 in photos
A fleet of waka keeps the spirit of Waitangi Day alive despite a global pandemic.

Police release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the run
Michael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.

Eerie stillness over Waitangi as Covid hits national day
Waka pageant, unofficial speakers' forum among events that went ahead yesterday.

Gift of rescue, support boats to boost safety in Northland waters
New vessels destined for Coastguard Bay of Islands and Ngā Waka o Tai Tokerau.

'Long way to recovery': Container awaits donations for Tonga
A shipping container has arrived in Dargaville for Northlanders to donate aid to Tonga.

Northland local Govt leaders should 'like their counterparts' be fully vaxxed
Northland's local government leaders called on to 'set good example' around vaccination.

Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.

Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways
Tai Tokerau Border Control has renewed its calls for checkpoints amid the Omicron outbreak

'A terrible thing': Hapū decry attack on Russell's historic flagpole
Hapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.

Māori representation sees Sport Northland Board now truly co-governed
Māori representation on Sport Northland Board sees true co-governance.