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Northland teacher retires after 50 years in the classroom
Seeing changes in children’s lives for the better is so rewarding.
How to avoid festive season stress
Many people feel pressure around gift-giving and hosting, a psychologist says.
Unique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to council
Unique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council
The plus side, and down side to the proposed legislation to regulate property managers
Around 28 per cent of New Zealanders reside in rental properties.
Award-winning Kaiwaka author writes her way to prestigious fellowship
Kelly Ana Morey plans to use her residency to work on her sixth novel.
Police operation nets man with 'strong links' to Mongrel Mob
The man will face 15 charges when he appears in the Kaikohe District Court in January.
Woman charged with being accessory to Whangārei murder can be named
Leonie Farell was remanded in custody and will return to court in February.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobs
The award-winning business could double in size.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
Summer of surfing for Northland farmers
Surfing for farmers will be taking place in Ahipara, Waipū Cove and Sandy Bay this summer.
John Williamson: Are the Aussies doing it better? The battle to enforce seatbelt wearing
Nine of the 23 road fatalities this year involved people not wearing seatbelts.
Lisa Forester wins award for native plant conservation
Lisa Forester has worked in Northland's backyard for over 40 years
Young injured whale in Bay of Islands under careful watch, says Department of Conservation
The department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.
Men with hammers allegedly rob Whangārei service station
GAS Tikipunga was robbed, and Vodafone Okara Park ram-raided within 3 hours.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
Peanut industry in Northland provides opportunities for our economy
We’re now exploring future opportunities.
Glinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks ban
The four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.
Emily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of light
Opinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.
‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyed
Police, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.
Another robbery, ram raid in Whangārei
Whangārei’s GAS service station in Tikipunga has been robbed
Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?
Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.
Whangārei firefighters happy with pay offer
Firefighters will receive a 20-24 per cent pay rise and more psychological support.
Kevin Page: Golf bag grabs centre stage during not-so-quiet round
I was happy to help out No.2 Son when he called.
100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden Pt
Ruakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.
Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei
A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.
Northland news snippets: Mobile Bay Barge back; 17,000 to fly north
News in brief from across Northland and surrounds.
Arabic Language Week a success in Whangārei
Whangārei schoolteacher and wife teach public how to write their names in Arabic.
Whangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stress
People who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.
Hit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racers
Boy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.
Mayor puts Three Waters solution at the top of his Christmas Wish
Have a safe and festive holiday break everyone.