Comment: Cost of living continues to hurt Northlanders
Many mortgage holders will be re-fixing their mortgages in the next six months.
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Racing 3500km across India in a tuk tuk
The uncharted, unsupported adventure to raise funds for Gumboot Friday charity.
'It's not an unsafe town': Man's death outside petrol station puts city on edge
A 25yo man was reportedly killed after trying to help a stranger confronted by thieves.
Young man's heroic act moments before fatal stabbing
The 25yo was reportedly stabbed after he stepped in to help a woman confronted by thieves.
Historic ferry makes last, sad journey across Bay of Islands after collision
Two-day effort needed to recover wrecked Blue Ferry from bottom of the Bay.
Comment: Exercise connects our brains and hearts and helps silence our chattering mind
Numbers don’t lie and neither do scientific results.
New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
Comment: Upgraded patient portal proves a pain with a capital P
Logging online to get his meds leads to saga for Joe Bennett.
Brent Eastwood: Watch kids for symptoms of sport overload
Knowing what good practice looks like for safeguarding young people is important.
Dargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday fun
The Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids
Our Treasures: All aboard for Sunday Funday
The best thing about the day is seeing the joy on everyone’s face.
News briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rally
News snippets from Northland
Russell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footage
Police, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.
Two arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robbery
Incident left workers and witnesses traumatised.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
Whangaroa hapū call for Govt to ban mining on conservation land
A Northland kauri reserve is among areas where an Oz billionaire has prospecting permits.
Northland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekend
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
‘Hell of a bang’: Passenger ferry sinks in Bay of Islands after collision with launch
Skipper ‘not in a good way’, flown to hospital with spinal, head injuries.
One critically injured after boats collide in Bay of Islands
At least one of the boats involved in the collision is believed to be a ferry.
‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.
Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.
Whole of Northland benefits from tourism industry
Many Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.
Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone
Compact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchase
Housing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.
‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.
Three arrests after ram raid on fire chief’s Paihia gift shop
Youths nabbed in Whangārei; stolen car and watches recovered.
Comment: AI has the potential to change the way we work
Certain roles are more likely to be filled by AI.
Golf tournament raises thousands for Alzheimer’s Northland
Alzheimer’s Northland gets $22,000 from NZ Certified Builders' annual golf fundraiser.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
Three youths arrested after ram raid at Paihia gift shop
Sunday night's raid netted 'an armful' of watches but left a trail of destruction.
Northland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s Honours
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Northland public housing stock increasing again
Number of public homes hit a low in 2017; building now starting to accelerate.