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Northport wants to ensure its plans to expand will be approved one way or another.
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Brynderwyns reopening delayed: 'Prolongs the hurt' for Northland businesses
Motorists have to wait another 'number of weeks' before using SH1 over the Brynderwyns.
Police continue investigation into the unexplained death of Tikipunga man
A fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.
Views of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategy
A Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.
Far North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deer
News snippets from the Far North.
Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
New boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closer
Visitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.
Northland Regional Council pushes back against plan to reinstate binding polls
The council played a key role in getting Māori ward polling removed.
Vince Cocurullo: Honouring Anzac Day and next steps with the Long-Term Plan
OPINION: Many go to war knowing that they may not come back.
Principal on tenterhooks awaiting news on Education Ministry cuts
There is concern that our most vulnerable learners will be those who feel the impact.
News in brief: Wildlife care amid Mangamuka repairs; popular walking tracks closed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: The fundamentals of writing a song
Opinion: Joe Bennett found four fundamentals to writing a song.
Jonny Wilkinson: I think I’ve still got some good conkers in my marble collection
Opinion: Turning a calendar mishap into a mini-vacation
Opinion: Embracing the pain of change with a positive, healthy attitude is fitness for life
Feeling discomfort through change indicates we are expanding our horizons.
Disability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'
Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.
A huge achievement: Kaikohe's new indoor sports complex officially opens
Kaikohe's new multisport gymnasium will be officially opened on Saturday.
Iconic Northland tracks to close for months for repair work
The temporary closure will be used to repair and enhance infrastructure.
Newly released music album from The Surge is Northland's first vinyl in many years
Producing music on vinyl gave it a certain warmth and spatial depth.
Ruawai leader slams council in David and Goliath battle over $400k property
Proceeds from a residential property should go to the scheme and not the council, he says.
Artist's latest exhibition dishes dirt on neighbour and council
A Northland artist has an unconventional exhibition showing in Whangārei.
Northlanders at war: A family's search for brave brothers' graves, and a pilot heralded a hero
While war can feel worlds away, its reach is often felt on home soil.
Thousands of Northlanders brave the chill to commemorate Anzac Day
Dawn ceremonies are taking place around the region today.
News in brief: Kiwi release attracts huge crowd; cuddle-a-kitten fundraiser in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Archaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped Northland
Hartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.
Minister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and lab
The new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.
Northland's men and women singles bowls champs decided
Northland Bowls Centre's singles champs found
Kaitāia former hostel closed down after it was deemed dangerous now for sale
Kaitāia hostel closed by council as dangerous building being sold.
Northland to get $150m worth of new and revamped state houses
The state house owner plans to build nearly 400 new houses by the end of 2025.
Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod
The dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.
News in brief: Scout group's act of kindness ahead of Anzac Day; Northlander represents at Gallipoli
The latest news bites from around the region.
Caring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggle
Linda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.
Govt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warns
Government changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.