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Last two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming up
Whangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.
Kevin Page: Being a model citizen comes with its drawbacks
Posing for a photographer causes issues for columnist Kevin Page.
Dramatic rescue as chopper plucks elderly patient from boat 240km out at sea
Northland’s Sikorsky choppers are the only ones with a big enough range for ocean rescues.
Kids' deaths treated as double homicide
Police are investigating the deaths of two children, believed to be aged 1 and 4.
Road Safety Week 2023: Northland heroes doing their part
Northlanders urged to be 'Road Safety Heroes' for Road Safety Week.
'Shock to the community': Two children dead at Northland home
Double homicide in Ruakākā, Northland, being investigated by police
Candles blamed for blaze that destroyed Far North home
Fire chief's warning: Make sure candles are secure and far from anything combustible.
Action from the International Rally of Whangārei in pictures
Hayden Paddon takes out eighth International Rally of Whangārei.
Ill-discipline cost Moerewa heavily in Northland prems rugby
Mid Northern chalk up a big score at home in premier rugby
Shane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls short
Labour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.
'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRT
Northland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.
Northland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearing
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Category 1 Historic Place status wanted for Kawakawa’s Hundertwasser toilet block
Iconic toilet block has contributed to transformation of Kawakawa since opening in 1999.
Mum's surprise at visit from Kiwi rally great
A Whangārei mother got a start when Hayden Paddon called in with gifts.
Kaipara towns lead the charge in property resale gain
Despite a slowdown, most Northlanders who sold their homes in 2022 still made a gain.
Decision soon on go-ahead for Marsden Pt rail link as Govt weighs business case
The Government will make an announcement in due course on Marsden Pt rail spur.
Kaipara tree planting event to celebrate Mother's Day and help the environment
Northlanders can plant a tree Mother’s Day tomorrow.
Jonny Wilkinson: Where our NZ disability advocacy services fail us
When Jonny Wilkinson explained why to a committee, he was met with some glazed looks.
Our Treasures: The sinister original tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Not many have heard the original story, where the old lady was thrown on a fire.
Cleaned out: Couple's van stolen as they worked in central city
Commercial cleaning van stolen while cleaners were at work
Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive
New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.
58 seconds of exhilaration: A ride around Whangārei's international rally track
Reporter Brodie Stone got to experience the international rally from the passenger seat
Joe Bennett: Understanding why I hate Trump so much when I'm not a hater
Joe Bennett says he's not one for hatred, but something about this guy really gets him.
Carolyn Hansen: If you want a healthy body, it all starts with the mind
The lifestyle habits that matter most for a healthy body and healthy mind.
WorkSafe has up to a year to complete Abbey Caves' death probe
Whangārei student's body taken to Te Karae Marae near Kohukohu
Commerce Commission to look at why fuel in Whangārei costs so much
Reason Whangārei has some of highest fuel prices in NZ to be looked into
News in brief from Northland - new ute won, boxers wanted and record fair
News snippets from Northland.
News in brief: Kawakawa pool reopened; Winning Lotto ticket sold
The latest news bites from around the region.
Stars align for this weekend's International Rally of Whangārei
International Rally of Whangārei kicks off with ceremonial start in central city.
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Kensington triple takes bronze in the Bowls3Five National tournament.
Kaipara's waste to energy push backed by other Mayors
The major new infrastructure would incinerate Northland and Auckland councils’ waste.
Abbey Caves tragedy: School board breaks silence; Educators say now's the time for aroha - not blame
Leaders in the Te Tai Tokerau education community are focused on supporting the whānau.
Floods, closed roads a stark reminder of Northland’s vulnerability
Officials feared for Moerewa and Ōtiria but flooding subsided in time.