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Northland grown veggie mince to hit national supermarket shelves
Whangārei business Olive & Ash to supply New World nationwide with meat alternative.
Exotic Orchids show an early bloomer
The flowers grow around the world, with the number of species exceeded only by grasses.
Overnight drenching adds to huge July rainfall
More wet weather is on the way, although July rainfall is already far higher than average.
Hiked fee to play at public stadium puts off amateur sport
Local sports teams are dismayed they can no longer afford to play at Semenoff Stadium.
Northland Inc: Let's stand in the future and dream backwards for our mokopuna
The impact of climate change is creeping into every crevasse of our terrain.
Briefs: Hundertwasser a hit, online babysitting course, missing dogs
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ambulance staff under pressure as calls surge
Many of the calls are for problems such as chest pain and falls - not just Covid and flu.
'Lost' in Northland - children's book launch in Whangārei
Lost by author Heather Whelan is set in the UK, Australia and Northland in the 1860s.
The Whangārei mums moving mountains to reduce poverty
Māmā Moving Mountains works to bring the dreams of Northland mums to life.
'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction
The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.
Pharmacies ask for patience as free masks and RATs fly off shelves
There have been 162 new Covid cases in Northland over the last 24 hours.
Finance Minister avoids anti-mandate protesters in Whangārei
Protesters turned up at a day centre for the homeless looking for Grant Robertson.
'I was so scared': Sexual tryst led to knife-point robbery ordeal for man
Man terrified after paying for a sexual liaison that turned into a knife-point robbery
Will the new Equity Index save Northland's deprived education sector?
A new school funding system reveals Northland as the region with the greatest need.
Whangārei Central a hotspot for car thefts
Car thefts are on the rise, especially in Whangārei Central and Paihia.
Sheryl Mai: Decision does not compromise our stand on Three Waters reform
The requirements for the fund are not linked to water assets.
Whangārei's Rainbow community seeks support against hate
A burnt-down building and a library protest are among the concerns of the LGBT+ community.
Northland musicians aim for top 30 semifinalist selection at Smokefreerockquest
Northland's regional Smokefreerockquest winners get high praise from judges.
People should remain vigilant: Community spread of Covid ramps up in Northland
Northlanders are being reminded to mask-up as the community spread of Covid-19 ramps up.
Seismometer to shake up interest in quakes
Four of these seismometers are now operating in Northland
Size helps but it's all about technique: Expert shares tips ahead of today's bomb comp
Forty Northlanders to take on celebrity chefs for title of Manu Master in Russell today.
News in brief: Man arrested after driving complaint leads to stolen car
Three arrested in Kamo dairy robbery, while in Kaeo police respond to a firearms incident.
Comment: I look forward to Old Blighty moving with the times
Throughout his stint in Number 10, Boris Johnson has been involved in countless gaffs.
Joe Bennett: It's toast and that's all there is to say
How much butter on your toast?
'I love league' Wāhine and kōtiro lace up for new league competition
Competition kicks off this weekend and has six contested women's team.
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Another deluge to hit Far North tonight
Major slip closes Waiotemarama Gorge Rd in South Hokianga.
Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour
"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."
Afghan families learn how to swim
Afghan families settled in Whananaki find their first swim lessons fun and exciting.
'I left the navy to become a drag queen': Anita Wigl'it brings her tour to Whangārei
Drag star Anita Wigl'it talks the story of her life in her new stand-up show.
Rural non-delivery: 'Overwhelmed' postie hoards 15 months of mail
Missing mail included specialist appointments, car registrations and jury duty summons.
Orange heavy rain warning and strong wind watch for Northland issued
Northlanders advised to take care on the roads this afternoon and to avoid going out.