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Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.
Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on
Raymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.
News in brief: Principal plans to shave head for cancer fundraiser; Free bus pass initiative to end
The latest news bites from around the region.
Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.
Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.
News in brief: Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson's unique thank you; charity golf tournaments raises $21K
The latest news bites from around the region.
Te Kohu features poems from Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize competition
Poets submitted to Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize feature in new book
Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust
Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Far North news in brief: Crash blocks traffic, lodge faces liquidation and books for Afghans
News snippets from the Far North.
Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
Dargaville residents hit out at council’s $8 million transport connectivity moves
The town of 5000 is to get up to 17 new pedestrian crossings under the proposals.
Man without a seatbelt dies in Karikari Peninsula crash
A man in his 20s has died after crashing his car into a bank in the Far North.
Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline
Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.
Vince Cocurullo: These are times of great uncertainty
The LTP will be coming out to you for comment in March next year.
Trees brought down by cyclone turned into firewood for needy families
Downed trees were identified as the second biggest impact after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Rugby World Cup: Northland props get front row view of Taniwha rugby history
Mighty Kauri could potentially anchor an All Black World Cup front row.
Sports development in Northland on its way to hitting a home run
Opinion: A massive collaboration is working behind the scenes to bolster sport.
News in brief: Piano quartet to visit, vaccination advice and maritime festival
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: If your attitude towards exercise is bad, are you willing to change it?
OPINION: We all have the opportunity to keep ourselves healthy and well.
Our Treasures: Decades of wedded bliss inside tiny church
By 1984, 44 weddings had been celebrated in the chapel and many more since.
Joe Bennett: No cattle beast in history ever did such a thing as this
Some trampers had all the gear, others none. I lay in between.
Whangārei Mayor pours cold water on final Three Waters legislation progress
Entity A will be New Zealand’s first of 10 water services entities to be set up.
Northland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater success
The men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.
News in brief: Derelict wharf removed; Mangawhai Tavern Market set for Saturday
The latest news bites from around the region.
News in brief: Dog bylaw attracts mass feedback; urgent upgrades to Ōkiato car ferry ramp
The latest news bites from around the region.
John Williamson: Why don’t we care enough to use seatbelts and child restraints properly?
We need to take note of our road fatalities where a lack of restraints were an issue.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Big medal return for Kaitāia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club at Northern Champs
Kaitāia club wins big at national comp, despite only opening 15 months ago.
'Herstory of Women's Rugby' Black Ferns exhibition on display
Kaitāia hosting exhibition on history of Black Ferns
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday
Asthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.