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Police warn motorists to take care after six people die in 22 days on Northland roads
Northland's road toll sits at 13 deaths - only one more than the same time last year.
Shortage of staff main issue for Northland's health sector
Staffing issues are preventing access to quality healthcare for Northlanders.
NZ's biggest solar power farm planned for Kaitaia
'Solar farm' will pump out 20 times more power than NZ's current biggest solar plant.
No joy for Kensington men, Hikurangi women at Inter Club Sevens
The Kensington men and Hikurangi women fell short at last weekend's tournament.
Huge turnout of Northlanders having their say in Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan
Whangārei District Council delighted with huge number of Northlanders having their say.
Kerikeri exhibition looks at Northland's 'secret war'
Northland's 'secret war' subject of display at Kerikeri's Stone Store
Whangārei rest home honours fallen ahead of Anzac Day
Kamo's Bupa Merrivale Care Home shows Anzac Day support
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash applauds the vision of Northland businesses and organisations
The Minister visited six locations in Northland suggested by Whangārei MP Emily Henderson
News snippets from Northland: Fatal car crash, two Lotto winners
News in brief from Northland.
Emergency services at fatal crash in Ruakākā, motorcyclist dies in Havelock North
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash in Ruakākā.
Sweet start to mandarin season
T&G Fresh's Northland orchards and third party growers expects to harvest 2200 tonnes.
Resourcing key in improving health of Northlanders
Major reforms to the health system are set to benefit Te Tai Tokerau.
Anzac Day in Northland sees people back to memorials
Women in Service is the theme of Anzac Day this year
Internationally acclaimed Kerikeri artist to speak at Sounds Interesting
Chris Booth's large-scale works of land art can be seen around the world.
News snippets from Northland
Secondary School Kī o Rahi Nationals on at Waitangi; and Youth Theatre at play.
Line-up sure to please as country festival returns
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Young people want to talk but are we listening?
Anahera Pickering shares insights on how Northland's youth of today want to be treated.
Family are finally complete, two years after they returned from the Philippines
Two years after having to leave pet dog behind, Northland family reunited
Tributes flow for 'vibrant, generous' Kerikeri woman
Flowers and tributes are piling up outside Nalinee Giri's shop in Kerikeri.
Plan to protect Bay of Islands marine mammals open for submissions
Submissions are open on a controversial plan for a Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary.
Far North farmers: 'We're being milked'
Farmers say they haven't been properly informed of the 'massive' effect of rating changes.
Hapū buys 'alienated' parcel of land
A local hapū from Pātaua South have successfully purchased 57ha of contentious land.
Whangārei's Tahere now home to 10 new kiwi
10 new kiwi released at Whangārei's Tahere
$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.
Hard decision for judges choosing Shakespeare winners
Twenty-two Northland students off to Wellington after Shakespeare performances impress.
New roof for Riverbank Centre
Creative scaffolding required for iconic Riverbank theatre's odd-shaped roof.
Kerikeri car fire death not suspicious, police confirm
Deceased well known in Kerikeri for her shop, her community spirit and concern for others.
'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.
Photos: Two festivals in one day at Russell
Bay of Islands town buzzing with a Tamariki Carnival and an Italian Festival on Saturday.
Kerikeri man lands 'fish of a lifetime'
'Locky' Waugh was fishing off North Cape when he hooked the 83.4kg yellowfin tuna.