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$20m-plus in rates arrears on Māori land to be wiped
Millions of dollars in rates arrears are set to be wiped under new legislation.

ACC spent $196m in Northland on accident recovery in 2020
ACC had 79,971 new claims in Northland last year.

Judicial review against government agencies fails
Man claims police under instructions from gangs not to respond to his calls for help.

New roof for Riverbank Centre
Creative scaffolding required for iconic Riverbank theatre's odd-shaped roof.

Hard decision for judges choosing Shakespeare winners
Twenty-two Northland students off to Wellington after Shakespeare performances impress.

'Record numbers' of domestic tourists flock to Northland
Domestic visitors to Northland have been praised for supporting the region.

Cancer-hit Paihia couple's kindness returned
Robyn Schrafft's best advice is to get out and do what you want so it's not too late.

Pedestrian dies on SH12 near Kaihu
The 22-year-old was hit on a dark highway, with little room for pedestrians.

Northland faces more cuts in highway speed limits
Northlanders' views wanted about the right speed for each part of the highway network.

Fourth motorcyclist killed in less than two weeks
Police are encouraging motorists to take extra care on and around motorbikes in Northland.

World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.

Ninety Mile Beach Management Plan launches
Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.

Whangārei girls return home with stash of awards
Whangārei Young Mariners return home New Zealand's top young mariners.

Northlanders encouraged to be a part of the climate change discussion
The two-day conference starts on April 22 following regional climate change focused events

Major search for yacht in distress cost more than $40k
The costs of rescues should not deter people from seeking help, Maritime NZ says.

Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.

Opera North celebrates 25 years with special performance
Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.

Whānau 'heartbroken' over coroner's finding of preventable death
'Magoo served his country, his community and in his last, he served his whānau'.

Onerahi 81-year-old saw the duke in Northland back in 1953
Flags at RSA in Whangārei flying at half mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Far North church restoration and wharf upgrade get grants from Te Hiku Community Board
Church restoration and wharf upgrade in Northland get grants from Te Hiku Community Board.

Burning and smoke nuisance complaints in Northland top 250 a year
NRC warns on irresponsible burning of waste material this autumn and winter.

Key players step up each week to the delight of coach
Kamo and OBM joint leaders after three rounds of Northland club rugby.

Photos: Ventnor memorial dedicated
Memorial honours 499 Chinese miners whose remains were lost at sea in 1902.

Memorial cements ties between Chinese, Māori almost 120 years after Ventnor tragedy
'Your ancestors lie with our ancestors in this soil ... They are at home.'

Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships at Ruakākā Beach
Ruakākā Beach hosts 300 lifeguards for BP Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships.

Crash blocks SH1 south of Whangārei
SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, blocked due to crash

1116 containers destined for Auckland from Northland port
While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.

News snippets from Northland
Pump tracks for two Far North towns; and kiwi released postponed by a day.