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Mussel ban flouted, delicacy's future at risk - kaumātua
Fears grandchildren will miss out on mussels if people keep ignoring ban.
One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.
Exhibition for local art in Whangārei gallery soon to open
Exhibition of local art opens in Whangārei gallery as another is coming to a close.
Ngāti Hine trust sees golden opportunity
Māori land trust going for gold with kiwifruit investments in Kerikeri area.
Use of recycled wastewater answer during dry periods
Whangārei nursery arguably the only one in NZ using recycled wastewater.
Humpback whale duo put on a show off Tutukaka Coast
Dive instructor captures photos of humpback whales breaching in rough seas.
Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.
Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail
Woman jailed for assaulting and robbing 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.
Pataua South community hits speed bump in efforts to stop hoons
One-time "sleepy hollow" takes road safety into own hands, but council says talks needed.
Trail closure forces Te Araroa walkers onto busy road
Te Araroa boss says it's a shame but landowner within her rights to stop access.
'Bling bling' to light up Kaikohe
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Northland news in brief: NorthTec CE resigns; trailer unit rolls
News snippets from across the region.
Work underway to hook up new Ngāwhā power station
A helicopter is being used to string the 110kV power line between poles.
Far North fishing firm lands a big one
Messina Trustees hooks 2020 Top Energy Business Development Fund cash.
Northland coach profile: Tui Raeli
A strong supporter of Northern Wairoa rugby, Tui Raeli is our latest coach profile.
Social Credit leader to stand in Whangārei
Social Credit leader Chris Leitch chosen to stand in Whangārei
Ratepayers could carry the can in job creation projects
Ratepayers could be left with the bill if new legislation passes.
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
Shipwreck bodies find a milestone for film crew but raises descendants' ire
Remains discovered during filming of documentary about 1902 sinking of the Ventnor.
Northland farm shed ripped apart by tornado
Tornado adds to trail of destruction with a farm shed shredded.
NDHB committee searching for Māori disability voice
Will we see a greater public presence at NDHB committee meetings in the future?
Dog attack on national icon: Five kiwi dead
The dead kiwi were found in the Signals Rd area near Ōkaihau.
First peek at $4.5m, 22-metre fishing vessel
The $4.5m, 72-foot (22m) boat is being built in Opua for Northland fishing brothers.
Comment: Power pricing a challenging issue
Is it time we put further support into our own power generation capacity.
Far North kauri sanctuary, Māori tourism projects get $7.5m funding boost
Takou Bay kauri sanctuary an attempt to safeguard future of species threatened by dieback.
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.