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'Great big shark' sparks nationwide campaign
What began with a one-off mural created for Mangonui has sparked a nationwide campaign.
Why good intel is the currency of crisis
Northland Inc encourages you to think about the value of good intel to your business.
Storage tanks take coastal passage from Northland to Tauranga
Three more storage tanks headed for Tauranga.
Precious medal found by police in Whangārei home
Police are wanting to unite the rightful owner with stolen medals and watch.
Civil Defence ends Covid emergency 0800 line
Northland Civil Defence scaling down response to Covid-19 and the ongoing drought.
Minister vows no more delays as two new roundabouts launched
$15m roundabout at notorious Puketona Junction due to open in March next year.
Diversions following head-on crash near summit of Brynderwyn Hills
Head-on crash near the summit of Brynderwyn Hills.
North truck driver's 30-year, no-crash record ends
'I knew it wasn't good when I looked back in the mirrors and saw the wheels in the air.'
Teen arrested after fatal Moerewa party appears in court
Teen arrested after party where male teenager died appears on assault-on-a-female charge.
30,000 new homes possible in lower Northland
Lower Northland set to boom with 30,000 new homes possible.
Police at truck and trailer rollover in Far North
Truck and trailer crash blocking one lane in the Far North
Go Local! Northland building companies welcome free trades training
Northland tradie bosses welcome funding that will scrap fees for apprentices.
Whangārei fire that contained rubber tyres, treated timber and plastic may lead to action
Legal action possible after tyres, treated timber and plastic burned.
Keen eye on feral deer after Bay of Islands sightings
The destructive pests are thought to be living in the wild in six or more locations.
DHB defends position on contact tracing system
The DHB confirmed if Northland had new Covid-19 cases, it would use the national system.
Teens tried in vain to save 18yo stabbed at party - fifth homicide in NZ in a week
Neighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.
Fifth homicide in a week: Teen fatally stabbed overnight
The 18-year-old victim's name is Krillan Koni Brown.
Northland man who stole $1m from Māori trust loses appeal
Stephen Henare claimed his age and sense of shame were not considered.
Long wait for free period products
Northland schools will have to wait until next year to get access to free period products.
Sheryl Mai: The post-Covid funds we hope to tap
Our social and economic landscape has changed.
From mushrooms to sticks: Lockdown plant photos come alive
The exhibition features nature from people's backyards.
Jonny Wilkinson: Things are the same but different
It is hard to know what the new normal will look like in the future.
Water restrictions ease across Far North
Water restrictions eased across Far North; level 4 still applies in Kaipara.
Theft from Ratana Church in Whangārei
"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."
Bike sales boom putting brakes on stores' supply
Have you dusted off the old bike in the garage lately? Lots of other people have.
Old Malletts building to become centre to help job hunters
The centre has been established in response to the economic impact of the Covid-19.
Building firms mixed over health of industry as building consents drop
Covid-19 restrictions have caused a slump in residential building consents in Northland.
Jobs would be at risk if council rates increase cut
A decision is still to be made about rates.