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First time to Whangārei for sound journey instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist to host sound journey in Whangārei.

Bridgerton characters like a box of chocolates
Can Bridgerton succeed in its second season? Will its novelty wear off?

Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters
To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.

Judge to sum up in trial over police chase where shots fired
The Crown says the pair's explanation for being on Ninety Mile Beach is 'nonsensical'.

City street will be one way due to roadworks masterplan
A busy Whangārei street down to one way

Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui
Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.

Lawnmower sparks large blaze in Tutukaka
Church Bay residents praise the firefighters and helicopter pilots who tackled the fire.

Cup win a boost for Northland's future sailing champions - sailing veterans
Sailing veterans say sport needs to seize chance to get more youth, girls, Māori on board.

Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka
A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.

Whangārei sees graduation of 30 new teachers
30 new teachers graduate from University of Auckland's Tai Tokerau campus

5.5 tonne digger stolen from Whangārei paddock threatens contractor's livelihood
Whangārei contractor's livelihood threatened by brazen theft of his 5.5 tonne digger

Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project
A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.

Bay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national icon
Project aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.

Accused tells court he was out fishing with a cousin, not driving vehicle
Northland man elects to give evidence and call a witness in his trial in Whangārei.

Why five councillors are challenging WDC's Māori wards vote
Vince Cocurullo says it's important the community's voice is heard.

Death of Northland man in Dargaville takes region's road toll to seven
As the road toll continues to climb people are being urged to take extra care on driving.

Covid 19 coronavirus: 40,000 tests given as first phase of vaccine rollout nears completion in Northland
Northland gears up to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers at the end of March.

Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown
The 'stroppy' Australian winged weta is more widespread in Northland than first thought.

Months of training pays off during challenge in Whangārei
Those who had never kayaked or mountain biked before took on the challenge.

News snippets from Northland
Queen tribute act to play two Northland shows; and 'boil water' notice ends.

Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids
Lunches in school provide equality and benefit students' energy levels, a teacher says.

Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake
Northpower has apologised after tsunami sirens went off by mistake.

Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant
The new treatment station is about to come on-stream, boosting volumes by almost 50pc.

Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.

Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake

Cancer sufferer laments lack of funded meds
Review of Pharmac to look into how to better fund new medicines for all illnesses.

Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police
"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."