Whangārei's Kim Robinson, MNZM, fighting for the deaf community
Whangārei's Kim Robinson, MNZM, has been recognised for his advocacy work for the deaf.
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Best of 2019: Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove
Dolphin aerobatics at Waipū Cove have been captured on film by a keen surfer.
Best of 2019: Waipū bounces back after blaze
Waipu businesses are looking forward to their first full summer after a devastating fire.
Best Far North images of 2019
A new Knight, a tornado and a celebration of ocean voyaging - 2019 had it all.
Mokau Marae basketballers fill stadium
Over 200 people came along to take part or watch their whānau take to the court.
Pod of pilot whales spotted, locals asked to report sightings
The pod was last spotted close to shore off Marsden Point yesterday.
Northlanders make Young NZer of the Year shortlist
Ezekiel Raui and Shay Wright have been named in the shortlist for 2020.
Man who died at Northland's Kai Iwi Lakes was Aucklander
Man who died at Northland's Kai Iwi Lakes was Aucklander
More Northlanders turning to time banking
Increasing numbers of Northlanders are using their precious time as a bankable currency.
Summer concert guide: Six60, Fat Freddy's Drop, Wolfmother and more
Music to the ears: Here's the awesome list of gigs in Northland this summer.
Adam Pearse: Reflecting on a year in Northland sport
A lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it
Waipū thrash metal band Alien Weaponry Number 1 in Finland
"We knew we had a bit of a following in Scandinavia, but this is insane:" Henry de Jong.
Netballers battle in marae rebuild fundraiser
Twelve teams braved the Northland summer sun to raise some funds for the Oakura marae.
Hundreds of rescues across year by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
In 2019 the Northland Rescue Helicopter team has completed 894 rescues.
Woman in 60s is Northland's third water death in three days
Water safety warning: Swim between flags and wear lifejackets on boats and while fishing.
Demand exceeds operating theatre capacity
Northlanders waiting an average of more than 100 days for elective surgeries.
Best of 2019: North's population grew by 3600 in one year
An estimated 3600 people moved to Northland in just 12 months.
Best of 2019: Dark future of Whangārei city centre
There are 48 empty shops in the Whangarei CBD.
Dedicaton pays off as Ming selected for NZ Blind Caps team
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Students receive PM scholarship
One will travel to Korea while the other is off to Mexico.
What's On: New Year's events in Northland
A list of events over the New Year period.
Woman dies after boat flips in festive season's fourth water tragedy
A woman in her 60s after the boat she was in flipped in the Far North.
New video to help protect Northland's giant kauri
New video to help protect Northland's giant kauri.
Eight dotterel chicks on Northland beach
Eight dotterel chicks have hatched on a Northland beach.
Best of 2019: Ice cream does make you happy, says dairy owner
Dieticians NZ head says messages around ice cream need to be responsible.
Be prepared, be ready on Northland beaches
Double tragedy in the water in Northland on Christmas Day prompts fresh safety message
Northland police unhappy over alcohol sales to minors
Volunteers aged 16 and 17 were sold alcohol at two locations.
Local contractors scoped for work on Northland rail line
Small Northland contractors expected to get work opportunities on rail line.
'Buzz in the air' at Post Office, Telecom staff reunion
120 former Post Office and Telecom workers from all branches gathered for one last time.
Man thanks lifeguard for rescuing him
The man said he couldn't have made it back to shore without her.
Songs old and new when Fat Freddy's play Kerikeri
Songs old and new when Fat Freddy's play Kerikeri