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Don't get caught out by new fishing rules - get the app
Fishing app ads are being rolled out across Northland.
Home bakers can turn passion into career with new baking course
A shortage of bakers means many businesses have had to order in pre-made products.
Northland's fire service ablaze with strong representation of women
Northland has one of the highest percentages of volunteer female firefighters in NZ.
Council to tap legal powers for pipeline
FNDC may use compulsory acquisition to access land needed for a waterpipe
How to fix the three pinch-points driving north
Traffic delays have become part of the way we welcome tourists - but we can fix it
Lowered tunnel and new bridges among works done
Container freight could be transported from Whangārei by rail once line re-opens.
Fire destroys luxury boat in minutes in the Bay of Islands
An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.
Adrenaline junkie dolphins need 'rehab' after numbers dwindle
Bottlenose dolphin numbers in the Bay of Islands has dropped from 278 in 1999 to 26 today.
More than 100 turn up for lunch
Xmas lunch for needy families at Whangārei Salvation Army's new building.
Northland mayors' festive messages
Northland mayors: Celebrate, we've made it through 2020.
Joe Bennett: What's in a name?
Is it prophecy to predict an event that happened 60 years ago?
News snippets from Northland
A public hearing will be held for satellite station plan; and Ngunguru Gala is coming up.
Parts of Kaipara and Far North districts ban water sprinklers
Level 2 water restrictions are in force in parts of Kaipara and the Far North districts.
Fish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before Christmas
A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.
$500 donation to Far North foodbank welcomed
A substantial donation to the foodbank has been made just in time for the festive season.
Motorcycle sales boom in Northland
However, Covid-19's impact on travel has also negatively impacted the industry.
Northland pokie spend doubles after venues reopen
Latest gambling stats are out and Northlanders have sunk $10.4m in pokie machines.
'Bidet in a bottle': Northlander takes on 'fatbergs' in our pipes
Journalist turned entrepreneur may have solution to $16 million wet wipe problem.
Preschool: We want our hippopotamus back
Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.
Mayor urges Govt action on local housing crisis
Northland is under pressure as the second-fastest-growing region by population in NZ.
New Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday period
Northland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts
Mangawhai to host Bowls3Five qualifying spectacle
The winner of this event will then play the winner from the Far North Centre.
'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Eight candidates want place at regional council table
The candidates have varied views on Māori seats.
60-year-old bach sells for more than $5m
There were more than 70 inquiries about the property.
Real life elves: Whangārei couriers deliver thousands of parcels
The New Zealand Post team are doing their best to get presents delivered before Christmas
Over 5500 Northland ACC claims over festive season
About 4000 people were injured nationally on Christmas Day last year.
Northland news in brief: Graffiti costs, burglary appeal
Catch up on what is happening.
International travel restrictions cancel Waipū Highland Games
Waipū Community Festival organised to enjoy a positive start to the new year.
Christmas forecast for Northland generally fine
Northland will be generally fine, weatherwise, this Christmas weekend