Latest from Dargaville

Bathroom fittings store taps into North's property growth
Bathroom and kitchen fitting chainstore Millen in Whangārei to catch Northland growth.

Junior doctors in Northland may vote on a five-day strike
Junior doctors may serve Northland DHB later this week with a 5-day strike notice.

A third of motorists not wearing seatbelts
Nine hundred tickets over four days, including 327 for not wearing seatbelts.

Northland sport detail: Badminton, rugby league, cricket prize-giving
Former Blackcap Bruce Martin won the Northland Men's 1st XI Player of the Year award.

No changes to Northland Regional Council representation
No changes in the way voters are represented on the Northland Regional Council.

Northlander loses employment dispute against government agency
The ERA rulesd NZTA did not make disparaging remarks against a former Northland employee.

Nearly 3000ha of Northland to be planted under One Billion Trees project
Two Northland bodies will plant 2843 hectares of trees for the One Billion Trees project.

Northland's electric vehicle fleet boosted by national EV tour
Whangārei was named the most the most electric vehicle friendly-town in New Zealand.

Tennis stars shine at school singles comp
Northland's talent for tennis was on show on Wednesday.

Whangārei Boys' win golden point thriller
WBHS player Charme Henry-Turner scored the crucial try, winning the game 20-16.

Let's talk about death
A grassroots movement encouraging conversations about death ends up in a stage show

Fascinating find: Scientist finds link to ancient home of Māori
Scoria blocks found at three sites in NZ traced to a volcanic island near Tahiti.

Northlanders put best foot forward for Gumboot Friday
Northlanders put best foot forward for Gumboot Friday.

Northland's PGF funding - $130 million-plus
Northland's PGF funding - $130 million-plus, and rising.

Kaipara home to a multitude of extinct volcanoes
Semi-retired research geologist to give free talk on the geological history of Kaipara.

What's On: Live music, festivals, fundraising and markets
There's plenty to do in the North this weekend.

More PGF money for Northland with another $21m announced
Water storage works worth $18.5 million to unlock potential land use in the Mid North.

Petition for urgent action on uncontrolled dogs
Wandering dogs are forcing Dargaville residents to stay indoors.

Three of 31 Northland stores sold alcohol to minor
Three of 31 Northland stores sold alcohol to minor.

Hundreds brave rain for Whangārei Relay for Life cancer fundraiser
More than 750 people registered for the Northland Relay for Life over the weekend.

Park set to become full-on activity zone
The David Saies Fitness trail in Selwyn Park has been a work in progress since mid-2017.

What's On: your guide to Northland events
There are events all over the region this weekend.

Barista students brew coffee in op shop window
Trainee baristas make coffees in the window of Salvation Army's Family Store in Whangārei

Big dry putting pressure on water supplies
Northlanders urged to conserve water as big dry predicted until May

Gas torch threat on police: Sentence reduced
Victor Takhar threatened to kill two officers and their families

Widow: Only those in fatal chopper will know what happened
Allan Jessop, 42, and Derek Hammond, 49, both died in a helicopter crash.

Northland hui to help manuka honey suppliers
Northland hui to help manuka honey suppliers.