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Whangārei workers of global company demand fairer wages
FIRST Union members from the Whangārei Bidfood branch will be striking until Tuesday.
Road police: Abide by speed limit or expect a ticket
Drive 4kmh over the posted speed limit and a speeding ticket will arrive after your break.
Sand excavation at Matapōuri to restart despite stark opposition
From 30 submissions the resource consent application received, 17 opposed the plans.
Kerbside recycling in Whangārei speeds up with new glass bins
From November 4, blue bins for glass recycling will be delivered to every household.
Man sentenced to jail after assault on two Whangārei police officers
Officer seriously injured, in hospital for eight days, 10 stitches to a wound on cheek
Taipā bridge to open in time for summer traffic
A viewing platform acknowledges the bridge's place as a summertime resting, diving spot.
Mānuka honey definition stinging beekeepers
Northlanders in the honey industry want the definition of mānuka honey changed.
Stolen dog found by police at Northland property
"It's like taking a family member."
Northland children get visit from Duffy Books in Home team
Kaitaia kids excited by Duffy Books in Homes visit
Boat flips during morning fishing trip off Northland
Boat flips and two people are left clinging to upturned vessel.
Imposing Medusa at WOW created by Whangārei business
Local business Palmer Canvas was commissioned by WOW to build the prop.
New Kaipara deputy mayor to bring gender balance in leadership
Cr Curnow is the highest-polling candidate in the Otamatea Ward.
Students buzzing over bees
After a rollercoaster ride, Kawakawa School finally has its beehive.
Drug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland
10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.
Men charged with rioting in Otangārei appear in court
Men charged with rioting in Otangarei make court appearance.
Staff evacuate Fonterra Kauri site when alarms sound
One person was taken to hospital and four others checked by St John ambulance staff.
Book captures memories of Kaurihohore and Vinegar Hill
Descendants of many of the early settlers still live in Kaurihohore and Vinegar Hill area.
Commissioner ramps up fight against child poverty
Commissioner: Neo-liberal economic policies force 100,000 NZ children into deeper poverty.
Kaipara result confirmed, wait for rest of Northland results
Results for all Northland local body elections still pending, apart from Kaipara.
Northland Rescue Helicopter appeal kicks off
"We receive tremendous support around Northland there is such a strong community spirit"
What's on: Spectacular walks in the Bay
If you love a good walk and spectacular views, Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is for you.
Markets on the move in Whangārei by about 300m
Market-goers will also have easy access to explore the ever-changing exhibitions of art.
Whangārei veteran runs 12 hours for fellow servicemen and women
No Duff forced to cut support service for veterans due to insufficient funding.
Kaipara's local body election results - Dr Jason Smith is Mayor
Brian McEwing misses out on Kaipara council seat after final results released
Northland's local body final election results delayed
Final results from local body elections in Northland still not released
Inquest into 2009 death of Spanish tourists to be reopened
The couple died in a road crash just two days before they were due to fly home.
Loop walk to turn pink for breast cancer event
The 4.2km walk circling Hatea River will be decorated and lined with entertainment.
Northland avocado nursery expands into China
Northland business setting up NZ's first joint venture avocado nursery operation in China.
Northland's wildest beach soon to home lifeguards
Construction might halt in mid-November, if no new grants are allocated.
Business park could create 500 jobs, FNH says
But industrial park's backers caution that no businesses have signed up as tenants yet.