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Sailors rave about Russell's Millennium Cup
The 12th regatta has tighter ties to Northland via links with charitable trust Live Ocean.

Whangārei set for 'massive growth' - council CEO
Whangārei set for 'massive growth' - council CEO

Kaitaia midwives hope million-dollar upgrade will bring relief for workforce
Northland DHB has received $10 million to upgrade Kaitaia Hospital.

Stay away from school if you've returned from China recently
Ministry directs Northland teachers and students on precautionary measure for coronavirus

Three kiwi killed in one week in Kerikeri
Drivers are urged to slow down after three kiwi were killed by cars in one week.

Water restrictions possible depending on rain and use
The next three months will be crucial for Whangārei's water supply with no rain in sight.

Coach profile: ex-NZ beach volleyballer Suzy McAsey
Suzy McAsey is one of the reasons beach volleyball is growing fast in Northland.

Firefighters planning for likely water shortages in Far North
More fire engines, tankers per call-out among measures to combat town water supply woes.

Armed police seal off Kaikohe street
The incident began when nine men turned up at a Raihara St house with improvised weapons.

Up to 1000 paddlers expected as great waka marks 80th birthday
Ngātokimatawhaorua was built to mark the 100th anniversary of the Treaty in 1940.

Eastwood: Time to commit to 2020 resolutions
In his first column of 2020, Brent Eastwood previews the big sporting events coming up.

Outgoing principal speaks out
New principal's post at Kamo High School to be advertised in the next few weeks.

Agnew hoping doubles event boosts local tennis
Now in its the 34th year, the tournament could be the spark Northland tennis needs.

Northland water crisis deepens
Kaipara imposes toughest water restrictions possible; Kaikohe, Kaitaia to follow soon.

Almost $1b for Northland infrastructure from Government spend-up
Almost $1 billion for Northland infrastructure from Government spend-up.

Budgeting service needs help to extend services
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Northland volunteer teaches manager new language
Northland volunteer teaches manager new language.

Kamo bowlers set to represent Northland
Playing in thick Northland heat, Kamo's second bowls team did well to take out the title.

Free digital tech course starts next month
The course incorporates aspects of te ao Māori and is for youth aged 16 to 24.

Team of 10 Northlanders head to Aussie bush fires
Northland firefighting team will be based at Bombala in southern New South Wales.

Fire investigators and police examine scene of suspicious forestry fire
Fire in Northland forestry block has been considered suspicious.

Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.

Northland woman helps Australian wildlife hurt by bushfires
Bridget King from Kerikeri was part of a rescue team saving animals in Australia.

Northlanders told to respect the fire ban by not lighting rubbish fires
A spate of scrub fires across Northland has put firefighters on high alert.

Fun in the sun at Medieval Madness
Medieval Madness a great day of fun in Whangārei.