Christmas in a Shoebox set to bring joy
About 400 boxes are expected to be donated in Whangārei this year.
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Ten Northland farms under watch for M. bovis
No cattle herd to be moved from 10 Northland farms without MPI authorisation.
Teen needs help sending rugby gear to Africa
The 13-year-old collected rugby gear for women in Mozambique.
Northland social issues not all doom and gloom
Progress made on social issues affecting Northland.
Logging operation threatening water supply had no consent
Sediment from a forestry operation is hampering Kaikohe's water treatment plant.
Possum sausages on menu at conservation festival
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
All I want for Christmas is my own bed from Northland services
Hundreds of Northland children do not have their own beds to sleep - donations wanted.
Northland news in brief: broadband cut and highway work
News snippets from Northland.
Look after tourists, Northlanders urged
Female backpackers are assaulted in Kerikeri and Auckland trio are robbed in Paihia.
Christmas boxes go to families in need
The boxes will be packed by volunteers and delivered to families in need.
Midwives at Northland DHB look forward to next mediation
Northland DHB midwives look forward to next round of mediation.
Further strike 'almost a certainty' says principal
It comes after primary school teachers and principals voted to reject the Ministry offer.
Second punch killed man during road rage assault
A second blow to the head killed Kaikohe man Chris Vujcich.
Bay News: Kerikeri goes to the dogs
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
One Northlander in first round of Housing NZ meth compensation payments
A Northlander is among those first to receive a payout from Housing NZ.
Teens picked by Warriors off to indigenous summit
Four Northland teens representing NZ Warriors at Melbourne indigenous summit
Leave pets baking in cars and risk a fine
SPCA advises Northlanders against leaving their animals baking in cars.
Hapū urges water conservation to save precious spring
Silt from a logging operation means Kaikohe's treatment plant can't produce enough water.
Northland mum backs law to curb domestic violence
Strangulation or suffocation will carry a maximum penalty of seven years in prison.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Billy TK Jnr and Irish vocalist Ronan Kavanagh to rock Northland on summer tour
Billy TK Jnr and Irish vocalist Ronan Kavanagh to rock Northland on summer tour.
Ngawha Power Station workers bed down in container city
Container city for Ngawha Power Station workers
Six-figure bill for fighting out-of-control blazes in Northland
Fire and Emergency NZ spent more than $200,000 fighting fires in Northland.
Northland Primary boys score unbeaten run
Northland's primary school boy's team didn't lose any of their four games.
Northland golfers make Interprovincial history
Northland beat Auckland 4-1 to claim their first win at the tournament in 68 years.
Supermarkets raise $81k for diabetic kids
Northland community appeal raises $81,000 for children's diabetes blood-sugar sensors.
Northland pair in Sunwolves squad
Sunwolves coach Tony Brown says squad good enough to push for playoffs.
Coal mining history adds to Xmas charm
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Job losses not ruled out in Northland's post shop and Kiwibank branches
Possible job losses in Kiwibank and Post Shop branches.
WoF system safety paramount - Northland road safety campaigners
Motorist organisation representatives say safety paramount in wake of DDS suspension.
Army might be needed to help with Northland meningococcal vaccine programme
The army could be called in to help run dozens of meningococcal vaccine clinics.