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'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - Semenoff

Former Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing

Don't panic - Whangārei smoke just burn-offs

Smoke hanging over Whangārei today is just from controlled burns.

Three arrests, firearm seized in Far North

Police have arrested three people and seized a firearm.

Arty Football Fern's tribute to trio of women's world cups

Northland Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson paints impressive mural at Eden Park

Northland employee drought: Sawmill forced to scale back operation

Northland has seen a 10 per cent job ad growth from March to April this year.

NZTA asks Northlanders for opinions on plan to reduce speed limits on state highways

Consultation open on plans to reduce Northland's state highway speed limits

Northland Inc: Our international borders are opening, so are we ready?

Northland remains relatively undiscovered but ready to share our regional gems with others

Avocado nursery sees benefits of signing up to biosecurity scheme

Whangārei's Lynwood Avocado Nursery first to sign up to new biosecurity scheme

Opinion: For Whangārei, Budget '22 may be the best yet

Emily Henderson highlights the benefits to Whangārei from this year's Budget.

Rugby: New format has Taniwha hosting Auckland, Harbour

Draws for the NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and the Heartland competition announced

'Breathe bro, just breathe': Off-duty lifeguard saves man's life - twice

Quick-thinking lifeguard Quinn Bedford successfully resuscitated the hurt man twice.

Northland's biggest tertiary education provider hopeful Budget 2022 breaks down barriers

NorthTec's chief executive welcomes Budget 2022 investment into vocational education.

$2-an-hour difference irks Northland care and support workers protesting over pay equity

Northland care and support workers take to streets over lack of pay parity

Person in possession of a firearm arrested

Two firearms recovered by police and one man arrested in Horeke.

Ruakākā toxic dump site: Environment Court orders six to pay $2.6M for clean-up

Six companies responsible for a toxic dump site at Ruakākā ordered to pay $2.6 million

Exciting new projects underway in Whangārei - Mayor Sheryl Mai

International rally and other projects show Whangārei is shining

Whangārei hosts latest NZ Wheelchair Basketball Nationals

Wheelchair Rugby Nationals see keen competition in Whangārei

Shave for Cure by Whangārei students raises thousands of dollars

Whangārei Boys' High School and NorthTec students come together for a "good cause".