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Whangārei girls return home with stash of awards
Whangārei Young Mariners return home New Zealand's top young mariners.
Serious crash: Car collides with motorcycle
Police are responding to a serious crash involving a motorcycle and car near Whangarei.
Northlanders encouraged to be a part of the climate change discussion
The two-day conference starts on April 22 following regional climate change focused events
Major search for yacht in distress cost more than $40k
The costs of rescues should not deter people from seeking help, Maritime NZ says.
Rotary young driver course makes impact
RYDA is designed for 16 -to 18-year-olds, who are at a crucial time in their lives.
Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Surf film festival rides into town
Surf film festival returns to Whangārei and Mangawhai surf competition is on this weekend.
Northlanders look forward to family reunions ahead of travel bubble
Northlanders are crossing their fingers the transtasman bubble will take off smoothly.
WDC representation review under way after Māori wards decision
Survey respondents are asked a number of questions related to Māori wards.
The Sea Eagle has landed in Ōpua
The masts of the yacht can be seen from miles away.
Opera North celebrates 25 years with special performance
Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.
A disgrace, terrible, shocking - this is how Northlanders describe our roads
Readers respond to Northland road woes.
Northland printmaker's exhibition launch a success
Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.
St John failing to meet response time targets: 90yo waits three hours after cat attack
"The whole kitchen floor was awash with blood. I thought, 'am I bleeding to death?'"
Mana whenua seeking Kamo name change
A local hapū are seeking a name change for the township of Kamo.
Whānau 'heartbroken' over coroner's finding of preventable death
'Magoo served his country, his community and in his last, he served his whānau'.
Onerahi 81-year-old saw the duke in Northland back in 1953
Flags at RSA in Whangārei flying at half mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Far North church restoration and wharf upgrade get grants from Te Hiku Community Board
Church restoration and wharf upgrade in Northland get grants from Te Hiku Community Board.
Burning and smoke nuisance complaints in Northland top 250 a year
NRC warns on irresponsible burning of waste material this autumn and winter.
Key players step up each week to the delight of coach
Kamo and OBM joint leaders after three rounds of Northland club rugby.
Photos: Ventnor memorial dedicated
Memorial honours 499 Chinese miners whose remains were lost at sea in 1902.
Memorial cements ties between Chinese, Māori almost 120 years after Ventnor tragedy
'Your ancestors lie with our ancestors in this soil ... They are at home.'
Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships at Ruakākā Beach
Ruakākā Beach hosts 300 lifeguards for BP Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships.
Third person in court over alleged Paihia kidnapping
Third defendant also accused of shooting at police, wounding with intent to cause GBH.
Former Deputy PM Winston Peters mum on future
Former deputy PM effusive about new memorial but not commenting on his political plans.
Crash blocks SH1 south of Whangārei
SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, blocked due to crash
1116 containers destined for Auckland from Northland port
While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.
News snippets from Northland
Pump tracks for two Far North towns; and kiwi released postponed by a day.
Interactive Nukutawhiti voyage story goes online
A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.
Golf: 14 women's masters teams in Whangārei for NZ championship
Northland's team are chasing glory on their Kamo home course after strong recent results.
'I just had no idea': Sister's surprise visit from USA stuns
Fresh from quarantine, a former Whangārei woman reunites with sister.