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Two for one: Classic Taniwha kick off double-header in Whangārei
Classic Taniwha, with former Northland rugby greats, will go against Classic All Blacks.
Quilt and Textile Art Extravaganza on this weekend in Whangārei
The biennial extravaganza is on this weekend and includes a poignant guest exhibition.
News briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festival
News snippets from the Far North.
Cyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report says
More than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.
Kaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole Board
Kaitāia teacher James Parker is seeking parole after sexually abusing 20 boys.
Councillor urges tight-knit Kaitāia community to give support after homicide
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder.
Leave things alone: Northland tourism operators ponder impact of hiked visitors tax
Will a hiked tourist levy impact Northland? Here's what key tourism operators think.
Beam e-scooters still in Whangārei despite Auckland ban
District council's agreement with company different to those in Auckland and Wellington.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy
Police incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.
Our Treasures: Amateur radio club a portal to the world
Some of the equipment was used following the sinking of the Wahine.
Joe Bennett: The sportive spectacle of sweaty seniors' squash
With 137 years between them, Joe Bennett and his friend Fred play squash.
Carolyn Hansen: Happiness in mind
OPINION: It’s the lens through which your brain views the world that shapes your reality,
'Like a drug withdrawal': Kiwis addicted to a common skin cream
Topical steroid addiction is still not widely recognised - but some say they have it.
Far North council sticks with Māori ward, but challenges polling requirement
The Far North District Council is the last of 45 to decide on its Māori ward.
Boxing: Northland world champ Lani Daniels beats self-doubt to prepare for title defence
Northland world champion Lani Daniels contemplated giving boxing away
Te Hiku Media CEO Peter-Lucas Jones on Time Magazine list with Mark Zukerberg and other tech leaders
Te Hiku Media’s AI work was outperforming the world’s leading tech companies.
Police launch homicide investigation into death of mother Joanna Sione-Lauaki
Police appeal for information on a white 2012 Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute.
'Tragic': Gap in system causing suffering for Northland's dermatology patients
There is currently no dermatologist in the Northland region.
Dairy products take the coastal route to market
Some of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.
Opinion: 'Stuck in a treatment cycle' - How creams caused a year of suffering
Journalist Brodie Stone has been diagnosed with TSW after months of suffering in silence
Northland's warm winter delivers record or near-record temperatures across the region
Overall, the nationwide average temperature for winter was 9.6C.
Kaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthy
As long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.
Northland Taniwha fall short in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash in Hamilton
Northland Taniwha lose 34-19 in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash against Waikato in Hamilton.
Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England
The Far North world champ has title unification bout in UK.
Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest
Te Hiku o-te Ika Manu Korero – Far North Schools Speech Competition results.
Comment: As we farewell our Kīngi we will continue to be guided by his extraordinary leadership
OPINION: Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau was taken far too soon.
Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade
Harriet Steele earns Ironman scholarship during cancer fight.
Far North news briefs - Northland Kauri play in Kaitāia, Blood Service collecting and sustainability recognised
News snippets from the Far North
Opinion: Medically unfit to drive has got to be based on medical and driving evidence
OPINION: The issue is that senior drivers should not be unjustifiably targeted.
Pushing human limits: Northlander reveals how she runs an ultra-marathon a day
Shannon-Leigh Litt has run 242 ultra-marathons since January. Here's how she's done it.
Waste of ratepayers' money: Northland MP slams council's speed limit changes
FNDC has gone ahead with speed limit changes the Government says will have to be reversed.
Police operation sees two minors sold alcohol at licensed premises
Two underage volunteers were sold alcohol in the Hokianga and Kaipara areas