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Our Treasures: Have you ever felt the skin surface of a sunfish?
OPINION: Marine life exhibition has intriguing local history connection.
Northland news in brief: Conservation on the menu; and help for businesses
The latest news bites from around the region.
I've got my smile back: Five Northlanders share their journey from benefit to business ownership
'I look at my...kids, and I know I’m going to create a platform for them in the future.'
Carolyn Hansen: Cultivating mindfulness helps to reduce stress and mental baggage
Do you find yourself eating when stressed, depressed, angry or hurt?
Women choosing mastectomy over travelling to Auckland for radiation
Prime Minister visits Northland to turn first sod on new cancer facility.
Far North community furious at drivers illegally parking across disabled parks
'Frustrating for our customers who are actually disabled,' a business owner says.
Northland women reveal secrets to their success for International Women's Day
Four Northland women reveal what pushes them to excel
Mayor's mum with broken hip waits two hours for ambulance
Mayor Craig Jepson said he planned to lodge a formal complaint and is seeking an apology.
It's personal: Pipiwai locals head to World Manu Champs to honour their loved ones
The Northland community is backing Pipiwai youth at the World Manu Champs in Auckland.
Expect delays: Crash closes another detour route during Brynderwyns closure
Another crash has happened on a Brynderwyns detour route.
Kaitāia's new town square held up by structural design issues
The new town square is now set to open in April with a big celebration.
Why don’t we wear our seatbelts? - John Williamson
The problem is endemic in Northland.
Far North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playing
News snippets from across Northland.
Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide
Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.
Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs
Indi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.
Weather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forward
The slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash
'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.
News in brief: Flu outbreak prompts unfunded flu jab release
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei ratepayers facing huge 17.2 per cent rates hike
It's almost double the previous highest rates increase of 9 per cent in 2015/2016.
Hūhana Lyndon: The Government seems intent on sending us back in time
Opinion: Life expectancy of Māori is, on average, seven years shorter than non-Māori.
Kevin Page: The joys of a new car
Mrs P had to bid farewell to her trusty little runabout of many years.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
News briefs from the Far North - Sola Rosa in Kerikeri, beach safe to swim and guide dogs need support
News snippets from the Far North
Northland's noisiest suburbs: Is yours one of them?
Northland's three district councils revealed the number of complaints in each district.
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
Doubtless Bay loses Kiwibank service - Kaitāia or Paihia now closest outlets
No plans to replace Kiwibank's Doubtless Bay service.
Northlander to attend UN forum despite Te Papa protest charges
Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn is representing Māori indigenous rights at the UN forum.
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
Vince Cocurullo: It’s a good time to keep house
You’ll notice lots of activity over the next few weeks.
News briefs from Northland - Support guide dogs, house fire investigated and Sola Rosa coming
News snippets from Northland.
OBIT: Northland rugby stalwart Don Hewitt remembered
Northland rugby legend Don Hewitt remembered as 'best and fairest week in, and week out'.
'Really promising': Is Northland the new home of peanuts?
A feasibility project dotted across sites in the North is encouraging.