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Homicide investigation: Four-week-old girl suffered brain injury
Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia

Farah Palmer Cup coming to Northland
Northland will be the newest region to join the domestic women's rugby competition.

Northland mouth artist's 6WD wheelchair 'non-disabling' for its users
The 6WD wheelchair enables users to go places others are not able to go.

Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.

Oceania Marine trims its interiors operation
Oceania Marine has ''let go'' of its Hewlett St boat refit operation.

$8.2m from Provincial Growth Fund for projects in Kaitaia
Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.

Taitokerau network set up Māori businesses and professionals
New service has been set up for Taitokerau Māori businesses and others who work with them

Days away from Warriors contest in Whangārei
The Warriors will visit 13 schools over three days, promoting rugby league in Northland.

Warriors' Blair ready to come home
Northland son Adam Blair is ready to give his all in front of familiar faces.

No walk in the park for HNZ housing plan
Shouting and jeering were hallmarks of a meeting yesterday at Puriri Park over HNZ plans.

Rain in Northland will be welcome relief for many
Rainfall in Northland could reach warning levels

Officials rubbish 'vaccination without consent' claim
Claim a child was vaccinated without consent has been investigated - and dismissed.

Northland has two cases on SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame
Northland features highly on SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame

Baby death sparks homicide probe in Kaitaia
The death of a baby girl in Kaitaia was not an accident, police say

More than 400 Northlanders queue for a state house
117 per cent hike in people wanting state houses in Northland in just one year.

Northland shines at Beach Cup
Northland waka ama teams record great results at Takapuna Beach Cup competition.

Polytech reform: leader says regional decision making needed
He is happy with most of the proposed changes.

Triple success for Kaikohe scholar
Wharerau passed scholarship exams in calculus, chemistry and physics.

Carroll's volunteering crusade
Sharon Carroll's new job at Parafed is the tip of her community service iceberg.

Town on waiting list for water deliveries
Mangawhai water carriers want urgent action as people run low on tank water.

Three charged after 54-year-old assaulted
Man stable in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in alleged Far North assault.

What's on: Plan your weekend in Northland
There's concerts, markets and art on this weekend.

The Sallies have spoken: Welfare reform is urgent
The Salvation Army has told us we're doing welfare wrong. How are we going to fix that?

Free 'Summer Sounds' concert at Kainui Rd
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

Ninety-five-year-old attacked by dogs just weeks after pet killed
Jim Morgan, 95, lost his beloved pet six weeks ago. Now it was his turn to be attacked.

Marsden Cove weekend fishing comp canned
Marsden Cove Beach and Boat Fishing comp canned this weekend

Upsurge arts festival promises 'something for everyone'
Events range form a low-fi foam rubber puppet show to a history talk on a tall ship