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Flowers taking over weeds as cemeteries get makeover
A Ngunguru cemetery has been earmarked for renovation by Whangārei District Council.
DHB recruiting to address 'critical' mental health service gaps
The District Health Board is spending $879,000 on doctors filling in for vacancies.
Bid to overturn sale of dairy farm to Chinese buyer fails
The High Court has ruled correct procedures were followed in the sale of Westland Milk.
Baylys Beach community centre finally ready for opening
Long awaited Baylys Beach community centre finally opening its doors
Tangiteroria community pool filled for free
Fonterra donate five truckloads of water to fill empty pool for Tangiteroria.
Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents
Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.
Road safety advocate retires but welcomes successor to the role
As Gillian Archer retires from RoadSafe Northland, Ashley Johnston takes up the mantle.
Illegal Ruakākā dumping a major fire risk
No one is prepared to claim ownership of land on which an illegal dump sits in Ruakākā.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
Whangārei's views wanted on plans for waterfront precinct
What's next for the Town Basin? Council is asking Northlanders what they think.
About 90 jobs to go at Marsden Pt refinery over the next quarter
Refining NZ to start laying off about 90 staff as global fuel demand slows.
Taniwha looking strong ahead of final
Northland cause a boil over in Dunedin by stunning Otago in the semi final.
Northland golfers looking to recreate 2018 success
Northland won the tournament in 2018, a first for the region in 68 years.
Severe skills shortage threatens hospitality industry
Northland restaurateurs are struggling to recruit skilled chefs and hospitality staff.
Northland schools come together for kapa haka festival
Whangārei Primary School principal Danny Jewell hopes to hold the festival annually.
Dream realised as Camera Obscura sculpture opens to public
Tears are shed as Whangārei's Camera Obscura sculpture opens after a 10-year gestation.
Northlanders sticking to fisheries rules and regulations
Northlanders well-behaved when it comes to taking kai moana.
News snippets from Northland
Road death a seatbelt reminder; and primary healthcare workers' strike called off.
Northland Rugby's future home rapidly taking shape
"To say we're excited is an understatement," says NRU chief executive Cameron Bell.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
Semi-final win built on strong defence
Northland extract revenge over Otago in Dunedin.
Fourth man sentenced to home detention in underage sex case
Victim's former partner, who allegedly arranged liaisons, awaiting trial on 20 charges.
Renes and Hopper take out women's junior pairs
After day one, there were three qualifiers in the men's division and four in the women's.
Northland driver was four times over alcohol limit when he killed pregnant woman
Moerewa man admits drink driving causing death of teen in the town
Conquering Mount Parihaka up to 36 times for a good cause
Teams and individuals are taking on Mount Parihaka over 24 hours.
Sallies expect 20pc rise in demand this Christmas
Open Arms in Whangārei calls for more food donations to cope with Christmas demand.
Running for brain tumour support is Whangārei's Gavin Starling's tribute to late partner
After losing his partner to a tumour, Gavin Starling is running for brain cancer support.
Northland schools get $4.5m for new classrooms
The funding is part of a $164m Government investment.
Northland petition: 'hundreds sign' to stop Māori wards
NRC councillor hails impact of campaign in response to 'broken democracy'
News snippets from Northland
Papermakers take centre stage in Whangārei, Kauri captain starts for Black Ferns
Being well equipped is key to safety for Northland boaties
Being well equipped is key to safety for Northland boaties.
Body on beach thought to be missing diver
Iwi and police have been searching the west coast south of Hokianga since Tuesday evening.