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St John's Golden Church, Whangārei is hosting a festive show of about 50 Christmas trees.
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Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.
Change of plea wanted by Northland man who owned dog that killed kiwi
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Whangārei Primary School's 150th anniversary
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Northland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV series
Casting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.
Enough is enough: Whangārei dairy owners call for law change after fatal stabbing
Dairy owners want to see more consequences for robbers
Northland's wettest November on record sees 360mm fall
Northland's wettest November on record saw more than five times the monthly rain average.
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Live: Northland dairy owners close doors as part of nationwide vigil for slain worker
Dairies nationwide will be closing their doors between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight champion
Northland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.
Whangārei dance academy to celebrate 40 years with two days of shows
Thousands of local children have learnt to dance with WADPA and performed at summer shows.
Dr Shane Reti: Rural hospitals have highest ED nurse shortages
Provincial hospitals have been some of the worst hit by nursing shortages in EDs.
TV sergeant joins forces with Northland police to recover stolen property
Actor Neill Rea, from The Brokenwood Mysteries, helped police track down his stolen kayak.
Walking access from Northland’s Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored
A farmer's goodwill has seen the track from Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored.
Corys Electrical Whangārei ram-raided over weekend
The Whangārei store doesn't have CCTV, so witnesses are encouraged to call the police.
Christmas spirit on display at Whangārei Christmas Parade
Festive spirit to the fore at Whangārei Christmas Parade.
How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
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Joe Bennett finds chainsawing gives him something to muse on.
New mobile healthcare service hits the road
The new van is a fully equipped diagnostic clinic.
Lions, trains and tractors featured at Educare's annual Picnic
The annual picnic had a massive turnout
Healthy eating and diet will help you lose weight - Carolyn Hansen
Being deliberate with eating and diet will help you lose weight
'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.
New Whangārei Hospital - where will the staff come from?
National MP Shane Reti is asking where the staff will come from for the new hospital.
Channel Infrastructure has stopped using toxic foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour
The company says the chemical foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour won't happen again.
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene
The latest news from the Northland bowls centre.
Collective of small Māori businesses come together for local market
Free & koha haircuts, kapa haka, traditional Māori massage and other stalls will feature.
'Strong connections': Outgoing Kerikeri High principal praised for her achievements
Elizabeth Forgie has a long list of achievements after 30 years as principal.
Stage one of the Whangārei Hospital rebuild gets $759 million government funding
Whangārei Hospital is in line for a $759 million rebuild, with work to finish in 2031