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Great-grandmother stranded in Brazil slums during trip of a lifetime
Great-grandmother Ruth Cosner's big overseas trip took an unexpected turn.
Northland's potential needs to be unleashed, says Judith Collins
More infrastructure is the key to unlocking Northland's potential, National's leader says.
News snippets from Northland
Harbour Bridge strut replaced, pianist performs, and get ready for Oktoberfest.
Large block of land in Bay of Islands' richest neighbourhood for sale
Land next to Kauri Cliffs golf course on market for the first time in more than 70 years.
Bumper crowds to boost big sports matches and local businesses
The double-header of rugby and hockey games in Whangārei has city business owners abuzz.
Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe
Act's Northland candidate Mark Cameron takes time out for a catch up in a Whangarei cafe.
Advance voting in general election starts tomorrow
450 polling stations open tomorrow for advance voting in the election
Channel North to rise from the ashes
New Northland TV channel will have a local focus.
Meet the candidates: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Māori Party - Te Tai Tokerau
Meth in Northland is symptomatic of poverty and disconnection and needs a cultural fix.
Cell grazing system offers sustainable efficiency
Many farmers find the system helps them manage pasture more easily and prevent pugging.
Shane Jones: 'They don't bloom for long - I hope that is not an analogy of what remains of my political career'
NZ First's Shane Jones sits down for a cuppa and korero, and quick tour of his garden.
PM to open Kawakawa's Te Hononga community hub
Hundertwasser-inspired community hub has been a dream in Kawakawa for more than a decade.
Meet the candidates: Maki Herbert
No to GMOs and amalgamation of councils, says Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.
Meet the candidates: Janice Epiha
Meth out of hand due to accessibility and affordability, says election candidate.
Couple still can't go home 11 weeks after flood
Waikare Valley residents are still grappling with the effects of the July flood.
Whangārei firefighters quick to douse accidental fire
Message for Northlanders in the wake of an accidental fire in Whangārei.
New waka ama club for Waitangi
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
FNDC's unusual problem: More infrastructure funding than it can handle
Govt cash could be lost if FNDC doesn't complete projects on time.
Why culture is the heartbeat of your business
Where would you be without a unique business culture? Northland Inc's Sam Mather explains.
Māori Party wants separate Māori Parliament, return of conservation land
The Māori Party's policy will "make rednecks' heads fall off".
Election profile: Willow-Jean Prime has a coffee and chat in Moerewa
Northland's Labour List MP Willow-Jean Prime chats over a bargain coffee in her hometown.
Meet the candidates: Daniel Watts, One Party - Whangārei
Daniel Watts in favour of amalgamation of councils and jobs for locals first.
Meet the candidates: David Wilson, NZ First - Whangārei
Build more houses in Whangārei using pinus radiata to address chronic affordable housing.
Meet the candidates: Chris Wetere, Advance NZ - Whangārei
Moving Ports of Auckland to Northport to help Whangārei's economy, candidate says.
Whangārei's Culham Engineering helping fix Auckland's bridge traffic chaos
Auckland Bridge repair work done by Whangārei fabricator
Tube needle case essential for quick mending on the go
Georgia Kerby: Sewing cases like this are referred to as an etui or a sewing necessaire.
'Wellness together' youth photo comp winners revealed
Competition marking Mental Health Awareness Week drew entries from photographers aged 6-20
A mini-tour of Kawakawa with Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
The Green's Northland candidate Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen gives a mini-tour of Kawakawa.
Relaxed atmosphere, strong staff wins for Hōne's Garden
Hone's Garden owner didn't know he was in the running for region's top hospitality award.
Northland's new $4.12m lake starts filling
Reservoir will hold surplus water in winter for summer irrigation in iwi market gardens.
Meet the candidates: Ciara Swords
TOP candidate for Whangārei advocates for zero tax for those earning less than $39,000.