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Scotland and Australia looking for their first win in RWC2021
Australian women's rugby captain focuses on full 80-minute performance against Scotland.
'The last of the old school': Former Hikurangi School principal dies
Bruce Crawford retired from the top job at Hikurangi School last year.
Moko Tepania makes history as Far North's new mayor
Tepania says he's 'incredibly lucky' to be chosen to lead positive change in the Far North
'Not adequately equipped': Big increase in police officers leaving the force
National list MP Shane Reti says Northland needs more police in the right places.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Eagerly-awaited feature match in Whangārei this weekend
England have named a strong run-on side against France for the clash in Whangārei.
Donations needed for lifesaving service
Northland Rescue Helicopter's annual appeal is under way.
Whangārei Heads has greatest voter turnout in Northland elections
A long-time resident says the area is always keen to utilise its democratic right.
'Dangerously close to promoting drink-driving': Plans for liquor store on service station site rejected
'Dangerously close' to promoting drink-driving.
Whangārei RSA women's section celebrates 77 year milestone
The women's section has been thriving since being officially formed in the 1940s.
Council newcomers stamp their mark on election
A breakdown of how many new faces will be around the council tables in Northland.
Police car shot at in Moerewa, one person in custody
A man surrendered himself to police after the shooting.
Northland beef farmers strong rebuke to government emission proposal
Fed Farmers Northland lashes out at government over emissions reduction proposals.
Comment: Plan for tourism initiatives in Tai Tokerau well underway
Tai Tokerau Northland Destination Management Plan outlined.
Results expected tomorrow in Far North's knife-edge election
Moko or Ann? At most one more sleep before Far North voters know their new mayor.
Whangārei Fringe Festival: Climate change in sound and imagery
The issue of climate change is being raised a different way - through performance.
Plan for liquor store next to Waipapa service station rejected
Proposal 'comes dangerously close to promoting drink-driving', alcohol clinician says.
MP talks about girls' fear of sport and how to overcome it
Women's Rugby World Cup to inspire girls to take up sports.
Photo exhibition captures North Hokianga's vanishing way of life
Morrow's project started as a 6-month employment scheme. She kept at it for 10 years.
'Big mistakes happening': Exhausted hospital staff working 16-hour shifts, nurse reveals
'It's quite a scary place to be at the moment, to be honest.'
Ben Mowen amongst high profile ex internationals in Northland for RWC2021
Former Aussie skipper talks about Whangārei and catching up with good mate Rene Ranger.
Council rethink revives hopes for full east-to-west Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Popular 85km bike trail opened fully in 2017 but Ōpua-Kawakawa leg shut since late 2021.
Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Uretiti Beach Campsite top DoC visitor numbers
Kaipara hotspots proved to be the country's favourites when it came to walks and camping.
Big crowd for waka ama nationals at Waitangi
Northland's Herberts on Tour claim W6 gold after lead switches five times in the race.
Mayoral frontrunner 'pretty excited' but waiting until final votes are tallied
See-sawing Far North mayoral race also leaves two council candidates on tenterhooks.
Northland teens' movie picked for Los Angeles film festival
Gob had already picked up a best actor award at a Queensland festival.
Winning Welsh player bolstered by support from dad and sister
Wales rugby fans thrilled at close win over Scotland in Whangārei.
Dogs suspected of attacks on Far North livestock destroyed - but others are still out there
An elderly farming couple have suffered a fifth attack on their livestock by roaming dogs.
News briefs: Navigation warning for Ngunguru River; fire and police kept busy over weekend
The latest news bites from around the region.
Fans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World Cup
The visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.
Northlanders treated to high-quality rugby by six international teams
Quality all round at triple header at women's Rugby World Cup in Whangārei.
Photos: 1000+ paddlers converge on Waitangi for Waka Ama long-distance champs
The event marked a welcome return to competition after two years of Covid-19 disruption.