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Library on Urupukapuka Island in Northland well received
Urupukapuka Island library keeping Bay of Islands visitors entertained

Northland rugby's centenary celebrates rich history
Preparation for Northland rugby's 100th at Semenoff Stadium well advanced.

Fire that destroyed Northland house treated as arson
Fire that destroyed a house in Ahipara being treated as arson.

Junior bowlers going head-to-head in singles
Next Sunday will see the Centre's first-year bowlers face off against each other.

Safety improvements save lives on dangerous Northland road
Safety measures include widened roads and shoulders, flexible barriers, and bollards.

Whangārei MP Emily Henderson's 'frightening and exciting' maiden speech
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson got a few giggles during her maiden speech in Parliament.

Submissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm today
Deadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today

Far North animal rescue group's unconsented tiny homes reported
A Kaitaia animal rescue group needs help after someone reported their unconsented homes.

Master carver creating new welcome to Kororāreka/Russell
New carvings aim to improve town's ''underwhelming'' entry and honour area's rich history

Spare a thought for our youth at this time of year
'Big time right now' for young people moving into new schools, classes, and year levels.

Patrons stay away from theatre in Dargaville
Northland cinema manager pleads for community support to save the theatre from closure.

Path to premium beef prices to be revealed
Beef roadshow aims to help beef farmers gain premium prices.

Northland welcomes Blues Super Rugby squad
Blues players hope tour will help them reconnect with neglected Northland fans.

GPs protest Mahitahi stoush to health minister
Three GPs say Mahitahi has violated its founding principle of collaboration.

Two kiwi releases this weekend
Whangārei kiwi population to increase this weekend following releases.

Summer beach bus service under review
Northland Regional Council is reviewing its decision on summer beach bus trial.

Second daytime kiwi sighting in McLeod Bay
The week-old chick is the second kiwi the Wuthrichs have found on their property.

More than 200 turn up to snorkel day at Northland's Maitai Bay
This year's snorkel day at Maitai Bay was the best yet with more than 200 turning up.

Northland's new chief nurse and midwifery officer is from the region
New chief nurse and midwifery officer returning home to Northland.

Students studying online through NorthTec more than doubles
Covid-19 and fees-free courses have been credited for the increase.

$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei
SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.

More Northland boaties sign up for skipper courses
Enrolments for skippers courses have risen.

Roofer gives inspiring talks to encourage young women into trades
Roofer Liz Watson is heading north to give inspiring talks encouraging women into trades.

Rawene fire brigade's big aim to boost small roster
Rawene Volunteer Fire Brigade is like a second family for the current tight-knit crew.

Harper continues to smash goals from her wheelchair
Harper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.

Ardern shows off earrings made by Whangārei teen
To teen Twilight Edwards' surprise, Ardern put the Kawakawa leaf earrings on immediately.

Surfers on show at Sandy Bay Longboard Classic
Overcast conditions and on-shore winds often made for subpar waves.