Northland news in brief: Lottery results, Far North scrub fires and Waipū skatepark
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Pio Terei supports literacy campaign in Northland with reading on decline
Pio Terei visited The Warehouse in Whangārei on Saturday to read to kids.
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects.
Chinese students won't be allowed to enter NZ
NorthTec working with other tertiary providers on returning Chinese students.
Calls on Govt to declare a drought
Drought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.
Boggy start plagues Onerahi
Someone needs to tell the weather gods to steer the rain elsewhere in Northland.
The Blacks Ferns need to come to Whangārei
Bribery and blackmail are both on the table if it gets the Black Ferns to Whangārei.
Smith's 'heartbreaking' step towards Olympic glory
Saying goodbye to her 'family' of 11 years certainly wasn't easy for swimmer Ciara Smith.
Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands in images
Four days of events were held under glorious sun.
Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
Environment Court fines contractor more than $15k
The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
Junior singles bowlers set to star
Many of Northland's top bowling teams are hitting the road to compete in national events.
Templeton and Lobb leading Northland spirit
Templeton, 17, finally got her debut while Lobb was left out due a sudden illness.
What's On: A list of events around the region
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Betty Hooper: 100 years old and still excited by life
And she has an amazing ability to recall names, dates and places.
Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.
Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.
Eastwood: Ahipara courts revamp a godsend
Sport Northland chief executive profiles a great initiative to restore courts in Ahipara.
Kerikeri kindergarten makes headway in battle against climate change
Kindy's efforts to reduce carbon footprint has paid off.
Whangārei's Rugby World Cup dates confirmed
Two of Northland's best rugby products could be with the Black Ferns to play in Whangarei.
Residents urged to take responsibility for their carbon emissions
Bay of Islands residents are being urged to take action to reduce their carbon emissions.
Muslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injustices
Muslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.
Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service
Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.
Whangārei may need to step in with water supplies
The district will support its neighbours by supplying water.
The North Island town running out of water: Emergency tanks installed
Residents could soon be lining up to collect water from emergency water tanks.
Knights battle Aces in Northland heat
The Northern Districts Knights played out their first game in Northland for 2020.
DoC investigates unauthorised closure of popular tourist spot
Local woman says she was concerned about the health of the stream and its wildlife.
Northlanders run 90 More Miles for Kind Hands charity
The Classic Builders 90 More Miles fun run raises funds for Kind Hands.
Beam it up: Second giant steel structure sent to Auckland
Second big beam from Whangārei lands at Auckland bridge project
Politics to the fore as Waitangi gets underway
The only mudslinging at Waitangi these days seems to be from politicians.
Mercury in Whangārei area creeps towards 40C
Whangārei breaking weather records but southerlies expected to cool things off a bit.