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Northland GP receives profession's highest honour
Dr Chris Reid worked hard to promote rural medicine during his time in the North.
Whangārei Christmas Parade to be city's largest festive event
Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.
Surf lifeguards report quiet Labour weekend despite influx of beachgoers
Visitors flock to Northland beaches but it's a quiet weekend for lifeguards.
Two Northland teens earn top Blue Light awards
Kelvin Fraser and Tamarangi Hanunui-Tipene shone at a recent Blue Light Life Skills camp.
Raumanga man threatens police with axe
The man stayed up on his roof for hours as police negotiated with him.
Museum Sweet bus delights likely to stir some memories
Easy to see how the sweets bus, once all the goodies were gone, found a new life as a toy.
Access to Whangārei central made easier for Hikurangi and Whangārei Heads' residents
Hikurangi and Whangārei Heads' residents will soon have wheels to city centre.
Suspicious Tutukaka fire a warning to coastal communities
Fire officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.
Diesel generation won't run separate to other Top Energy operations
Small savings for Top Energy customers after Electricity Authority approval.
News snippets from Northland
Bird of the Year competition opens; and robbery attempt at dairy.
Swimming, shellfish ban after sewage 'pours' into Waitangi River
Overflows occurred for a few hours a day on at least two days due to a faulty pump.
Event for women wanting to enter the world of construction
The event will be held in Whangārei.
Extra $36m for Northland dairy farmers with lift in forecast price
Strong demand for milk from China lifts forecast farmgate price for next season.
Two losses on the trot dent Northland's Cup campaign
Unforced errors and ill discipline among a myriad of problems for Northland Taniwha.
Northland coffee connoisseurs open up about the addictive brew
Coffee drinking - and growing - is as popular as ever in Northland.
Northland age-group basketballers eyeing national glory
U15 girls and U17 boys play in Waikato and Christchurch respectively over Labour weekend.
Showdown over job cuts: Warehouse used Covid as an excuse for lay offs - workers
First Union not ruling out filing a personal grievance, as 600 jobs go nationwide.
Public meeting calls for more police, curbs on booze sales
About 80 people attended the meeting called amid rising concerns about crime and disorder
'I'll be able to do everyday things': Paralysed teen awaits nerve transplant op
Brandon Fargher will undergo NZ's first nerve transplant surgery.
Northland news in brief
Covid-19 testing available in Whangārei; and free farmers course for women.
Sailing royalty train in Tutukaka
It's the first time the NZ sailing team have done their winter training in Tutukaka.
What happened to the disability voice in election result?
While disabled people are the largest minority group we still don't have representation.
Dargaville Museum to add glass bottle to collection
Ruawai couple find glass bottle used in the early 1900s while digging up old well.
Bonus point win for Otago
Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.
Hard pill to swallow: Kauri coach scores FPC 2020
The Kauri got as close as you can get to making the semifinals.
Canopy Bridge carpark closes to make way for $6.6m park
WDC chief executive Rob Forlong is confident there are enough parking spaces in the CBD.
What to do over Labour Weekend in Northland
Locals and visitors can take their pick of events in Northland this long weekend.
Consultation on freedom camping restrictions to start
The public is being asked for feedback.
Kaitaia fatal crash: Woman mourns brother, 22 years after mother's car crash death
'He was always outdoors. He was our family seafood gatherer.'
Community transmission in Auckland concerning this long weekend
Covid protocols emphasised over long weekend with Aucklanders heading to Northland.
Patience key to staying safe on roads this Labour Weekend
Northland police advise motorists to stay patient on busy roads this weekend.
Northland news in brief: Concern for missing woman
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.