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Mayor urges Govt action on local housing crisis
Northland is under pressure as the second-fastest-growing region by population in NZ.
New Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday period
Northland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts
Mangawhai to host Bowls3Five qualifying spectacle
The winner of this event will then play the winner from the Far North Centre.
'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Eight candidates want place at regional council table
The candidates have varied views on Māori seats.
Over 5500 Northland ACC claims over festive season
About 4000 people were injured nationally on Christmas Day last year.
Northland news in brief: Graffiti costs, burglary appeal
Catch up on what is happening.
Christmas forecast for Northland generally fine
Northland will be generally fine, weatherwise, this Christmas weekend
Russell's Pompallier Mission hosting annual Carols @ Pompallier concert
Carols @ Pompallier concert going ahead in Russell
News snippets from Northland
Santa at Waipū Christmas Parade; and three candidates so far for byelection.
Police investigating cause of suspicious Kaitaia house fire
Police and FENZ are investigating the fire that destroyed a Kaitaia house
Daly faces $42,000 bill for alleged house-moving damage
Council insists the total cost for the damages will be repaid by those responsible.
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
Toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beach
Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.
New $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in Kerikeri
The long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
Some trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issues
Police continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.
Russell community stalwart dies aged 69
Few events happened in Russell without Stephen Western's help, usually as photographer.
How to see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction
Northlanders can see Monday's 400-year celestial reunion in Great Conjunction
Retirement village going back to its roots
The village is carrying on a tradition it started in the late 1960s.
Flautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residents
Ousted from his busking spot, Jane Mander Retirement Village offered teen a paid gig.
Here's a line-up of our lights display
Residents brighten up their properties to spread festive cheer.
NZ A and Pakistan neck and neck on day two
The home side was only a few runs behind at 187 for 8 after 70 overs as at 5pm yesterday.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
6.5 per cent average rates rise for Whangārei property owners
Rates to rise in Whangārei by 6.5 per cent on average
Town Basin time tracker set for completion early 2021
Ball time tracker to be in place at Town Basin early 2021.
Is the gag worth the price tag? The real cost of vandalised road signs in Northland
Pranksters vandalising road signs in Northland are costing ratepayers $35k.
Mangonui officer receives award for saving dying man
Mangonui Senior Constable Brett Walford's persistence with CPR saved a life.
News snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and running
League titles for two Northlanders; rescued man dies; and trio arrested on drugs charges.
Northland house mover grounded after council complaint
House mover Mick Daly will have to pay for any damage he caused to get his permit back.
Northland triples champions crowned
Strong winds were the order of both days at the very exposed Onerahi greens.