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Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.
Opinion: Modern cars and petrol stations test our patience
I explained to the woman at the till that I couldn’t open the flap on my car.
Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.
Rural Northland secondary school tops Relay for Life fundraising efforts
Ōtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Weather system sparks orange heavy rain warning for Northland
Between 150-200mm of rain is expected to fall from this morning until Friday afternoon.
Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.
Far North and Kaipara water projects get more Government funding to expand
The Waitangi River and Kaipara water resilience projects get a further $41m.
Far North news in brief - Mini Pork Pie run, landowners hui and daylight saving ends
News snippets from the Far North
Photos: Plenty of fun at Far North’s Paparore School Gala Day
Hundreds turn up in glorious sun for the biggest gala day to date.
‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.
Opinion: Bright stars shining on our transport future
'The Ocean Flyer presentation was fascinating.'
WorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural Northland
Police say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.
Youngsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent action
Ngāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.
Northland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heat
MetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.
Willow-Jean Prime: A future where children are full and learn better
OPINION: Kids should get the opportunity to have a great start to life through learning.
'You didn’t care if you hurt him': Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damage
The mother insisted she only tried to wake the baby with a simple shake.
‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind community
The Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.
‘Craziest feeling’: Whangārei crew strikes historic gold at national rowing event
The team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.
Invasive seaweed caulerpa found in new Bay of Islands location
Divers have found the exotic weed in Paroa Bay, near Russell.
Kerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts down
Far North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families
News in brief: Police launch six-week crackdown on speeding drivers
The latest news bites from around the region.
Opinion: Family triumphs make for an eventful week
My achievements this week have been, well, basically nil.
One dead after car vs truck collision at Haruru
Driver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia
Firefighters tackling large vegetation fire near Mangakahia
More than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti
Far North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousands
The festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.