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Northland GP receives profession's highest honour
Dr Chris Reid worked hard to promote rural medicine during his time in the North.

Two motorcyclists collide on Ninety Mile Beach
Alcohol a possible factor in beach crash.

Access to Whangārei central made easier for Hikurangi and Whangārei Heads' residents
Hikurangi and Whangārei Heads' residents will soon have wheels to city centre.

Surf lifeguards report quiet Labour weekend despite influx of beachgoers
Visitors flock to Northland beaches but it's a quiet weekend for lifeguards.

Two Northland teens earn top Blue Light awards
Kelvin Fraser and Tamarangi Hanunui-Tipene shone at a recent Blue Light Life Skills camp.

Whangārei Christmas Parade to be city's largest festive event
Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.

Diesel generation won't run separate to other Top Energy operations
Small savings for Top Energy customers after Electricity Authority approval.

News snippets from Northland
Bird of the Year competition opens; and robbery attempt at dairy.

Extra $36m for Northland dairy farmers with lift in forecast price
Strong demand for milk from China lifts forecast farmgate price for next season.

Two losses on the trot dent Northland's Cup campaign
Unforced errors and ill discipline among a myriad of problems for Northland Taniwha.

Northland lifeguards primed for busiest season yet
This weekend sees the start of volunteer patrols on Northland beaches

Showdown over job cuts: Warehouse used Covid as an excuse for lay offs - workers
First Union not ruling out filing a personal grievance, as 600 jobs go nationwide.

Dargaville Museum to add glass bottle to collection
Ruawai couple find glass bottle used in the early 1900s while digging up old well.

Bonus point win for Otago
Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.

What to do over Labour Weekend in Northland
Locals and visitors can take their pick of events in Northland this long weekend.

Patience key to staying safe on roads this Labour Weekend
Northland police advise motorists to stay patient on busy roads this weekend.

Community transmission in Auckland concerning this long weekend
Covid protocols emphasised over long weekend with Aucklanders heading to Northland.

Northland police appeal for information about missing Whangārei woman
Amanda Semb was last seen on October 8 leaving her central Whangārei address.

Northland or Whangārei electorates could be marginal seats after election night
It will be an historic shock if Northland or Whangārei electorates are won by Labour

News snippets from Northland
The Coastal Classic is on tomorrow; and a diver has died in the Far North.

Animal advocates 'mortified' at lack of action over alleged Northland puppy mill
Animal advocates say the SPCA is letting down 87 dogs living at an alleged puppy mill.

Warm, wet and muggy in Northland this holiday weekend
Unofficial start of summer weekend in Northland will be warm, wet and muggy

Photos at Poor Knights two of the winners in New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest
Two snaps from Poor Knights win New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year contest.

Teen to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Teenager to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia

Whangārei man loses his home after suspected arson
A Whangārei man has lost his home of more than 15 years following suspected arson.

Free kayak safety workshop at Waitangi
Free one-day workshop to help Northland kayakers stay safe on the water this summer.

Whangārei woman delighted stolen bench returned
Brigid Sinclair is delighted that a bench stolen from outside her home has been returned.

$25,000 grant to help save Northland's endangered tara iti/ fairy tern
NZ's most endangered bird set for help in Northland.