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'Everyone should do it': Give four-day working week a go, business owner urges
Pressure ramps up for businesses to trial a four-day working week.

Comment: How sport can help shape well-rounded humans
Sport is more than honing physical prowess: it builds mental, emotional, and social skills

Mangamuka Gorge closure: 'This will happen again' says Far North deputy mayor
The Gorge's future looks uncertain with alternate routes likely to be sought: Ann Court.

Strong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup games
Women's rugby teams to enjoy non-match activities in Northland during their stay.

Public invited to memorial service for the Queen
The memorial service will begin at 5pm on October 2 at the Whangārei Anglican Church.

Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival canned as bad weather looms
Refunds are currently being processed for ticket holders to the popular event.

What's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?
A bach with 6.4ha of freehold land is up for grabs in the Far North for a mere $175,000.

Bikes and cars wanted to join Pink Ribbon Ride
The ride for bikes, trikes and cars sets off this Saturday morning.

More delays as second slip discovered on Brynderwyn Hills
The addition of a second slip is only expected to add up to 10 minutes to travel times.

'Every second counts': Driver cut free after Ruakākā crash
Two people were critically injured when their cars collided on State Highway 1 last night.

Whangārei Fringe 2022: What the Folk strumming life into the genre
An instrument petting zoo is part of the mini-folk festival destined in the city this week

Comment: Extreme weather events make a new system for funding roads essential
We need to continue to advocate for properly funded roads as they're vital: Williamson

Your guide to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
Need to entertain the kiddos? We've got you covered with this school holiday guide.

Bay News: Coastal Classic celebrates 40th anniversary
Yacht race once again proves popular.

Close win ensures Taniwha's NPC playoff chances are alive
Dan Hawkins penalty wins the game for Northland against Bay of Plenty.

Douglas Chowns' new painting on show in Whangārei - briefly
The painting will soon be sent to the museum in the UK that commissioned it.

Mayors represent region at Queen Elizabeth II State memorial service
Far North Mayor John Carter met The Queen in 1995 when he showed her around Parliament.

'I freak out every time I hear a vehicle': Kāinga Ora slammed for poor vetting of tenant
Kāinga Ora won't consult neighbours prior to its new tenants moving into state houses.

From simple online selling to setting sights on overseas market
Northlander's creative ability in traditional Māori practice recognised.

Local Iranians react to mass anti-govt protests back home
Whangārei-based Bahai'i fears for the safety of her relatives in Iran.

Nearly 500 students back at school after truancy campaign launch
The Let's Get to School campaign began in early August.

Community supports family after child's death falling from tree
A friend of the family said Declan was normally a confident tree-climber.

One arrested in Kaeo after armed police search
One person arrested in Northland following an AOS callout.

Police justified in pursuing car after driver fired shots
The fleeing driver fired multiple shots at police from a .303 rifle

Bumper wedding season ahead for region's event organisers
Party hire, make-up artists and wedding gown suppliers in Northland flat out.

News in brief: Public memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II
Catch up on what's happening around the region.

'It was very scary' Brothers flee burning yacht in the nick of time
Brothers use dinghy to get to shore after their boat catches fire in the Bay of Islands.

One hundred games not out for Taniwha mascot
Taniwha mascot to run for his 100th game against Manawatu in Kaikohe.

Playwright hopes Northlanders recall positives about Covid lockdown
Playwright Anders Falstie-Jensen explains why people should reflect on Covid lockdowns.