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Mangawhai faces population growth challenges

The beachside settlement is transforming into a town

Northland hammer Hamilton in opening game

The visitors had lost three wickets for three runs at the start of their batting innings.

Schools plan revamp after govt cash injection

The funding plan allocates $700 per student for much needed maintenance work.

Urgent $1.4 million Dargaville wastewater sludge removal planned

Council has approved a $1.4 million sludge removal operation.

Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, tennis and golf results

Northlanders packed out the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge over the weekend.

Santa is back in Whangārei town

Thousands attended Kamo Christmas Parade and the Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium.

Kamo to meet Maungakaramea in T20 final

It should be an entertaining contest when the two sides meet at Cobham Oval on the 21st.

Tramper rescued from Cape Brett after sustaining knee injury

The man was airlifted into the Bay of Islands Hospital for treatment.

Opinion: Confused German attempts to understand 'Snoopy's Christmas'

We all love a bit nostalgia, but "Snoopy's Christmas" is definitely outdated.

Housing hui calls for better collaboration across the spectrum

Minister Nanaia Mahuta and MP Willow-Jean Prime attend a Housing Forum in Whangārei.

Lack of vets in South Pacific draws Whangārei volunteers to Tonga

They'll do health checks, desexing, vaccinations, parasite treatment and operations.

Ngāpuhi Festival postponed until 2021

The biennial festival was thought to be happening in 2020 but it's been put off.

Eastwood: Daylight Saving a great chance for exercise

Eastwood is hoping to see a lot more people out and about over the next few weeks.

New medical technology links rural patients to ICU specialists

Northland hospitals first in the country to get new telemedicine system.

Local tennis, golf and bowls results

Northland 's senior tennis club competition is in full swing after three rounds.

Northland waterbug taking on the world

Billie Scott, 20, has tried it all - surfing, kitesurfing, foiling, windsurfing.

Waipū golfers take top honours

It was the third win a row for the Waipū women's golf team at the annual event.

Marjorie Smith hits 100-year milestone

Born in Ireland, Smith moved to New Zealand in the 1950s and bought a farm.