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Ken Rintoul MNZM: Lifetime of service to Northland noted

Ōkaihau businessman honoured for multitude of business, governance and community roles.

Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust CEO receives top honour for service to Māori

Top honour goes to Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust boss

Northland news in brief: Jewellers ram raided, LPG gas bottle explodes

News snippets from around the region.

Kamo jeweller's ram raided overnight

Police are investigating, but are yet to make any arrests.

One injured in freedom camping gas bottle explosion

Police say a person has been taken to hospital.

Comment: Oh for a world devoid of recorded music

The world would be better place with no recorded music, Joe Bennett reckons

Three new mayors for Northland concerns local government expert

Local government expert fears Northland having three new mayors after October's election.

Matariki the focus of Whangārei festival

Whakanuia a Puanga me Matariki (Celebration of Puanga and Matariki) festival in Whangārei

Housing project in Kerikeri could create new link road

The 3.3ha Hall Rd site is owned by multi-millionaire businessman Sir Owen Glenn.

Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'

Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40

Revealed: The 'alarming' number of Northland businesses in liquidation

Liquidator warns more liquidations of Northland businesses likely.

Tikipunga rugby field back in action after community effort

Tikipunga community rallies together to revitalise sports fields for kids.

Northland news in brief: Vintage railway ride, volunteers needed for planting, Raumanga community hui

The latest news bites from around the region.

Climate change impact: Cost of replacing Three Waters infrastructure in spotlight

Fairness is the focus as Northland faces regional anomalies in climate change adaptation.

Kick-start: Taniwha players give rugby boots to deserving kids

One hundred children received free footgear ahead of the rugby season.

Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith not seeking re-election

Smith said he would be seeking the National Party candidacy for Northland

Part of his wairua: Dad says autistic teen misses his equine friend

A Far North dad needs help finding his autistic son's horse, who went missing last week.

Fight at Whangārei Boys' High after non-student enters grounds

The fight broke out after a "young person" entered the school grounds.