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Trees brought down by cyclone turned into firewood for needy families
Downed trees were identified as the second biggest impact after Cyclone Gabrielle.
'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the system
The little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.
Rugby World Cup: Northland props get front row view of Taniwha rugby history
Mighty Kauri could potentially anchor an All Black World Cup front row.
Sports development in Northland on its way to hitting a home run
Opinion: A massive collaboration is working behind the scenes to bolster sport.
Joe Bennett: No cattle beast in history ever did such a thing as this
Some trampers had all the gear, others none. I lay in between.
News in brief: Piano quartet to visit, vaccination advice and maritime festival
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: If your attitude towards exercise is bad, are you willing to change it?
OPINION: We all have the opportunity to keep ourselves healthy and well.
Our Treasures: Decades of wedded bliss inside tiny church
By 1984, 44 weddings had been celebrated in the chapel and many more since.
Abbey Caves death: Rāhui could be extended as debate on access continues
Hapū declared a rāhui at Abbey Caves until the end of August, but it may be extended.
Whangārei Mayor pours cold water on final Three Waters legislation progress
Entity A will be New Zealand’s first of 10 water services entities to be set up.
Primary kids shine bright in yellow for Daffodil Day
A local primary school was a ray of sunshine on Daffodil Day 2023
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson bows out with plea for to end divisiveness
Whangarei MP Emily Henderson reveals her proudest moments in her valedictory speech.
A sea of yellow at Tikipunga Primary
Daffodil Day was well and truly represented at Tikipunga Primary School on Friday
Northland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater success
The men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.
It's serious money: Questions raised over taxpayer money funding free vouchers for private clinics
An ED consultant asks why White Cross vouchers are being funded instead of more staff.
News in brief: Derelict wharf removed; Mangawhai Tavern Market set for Saturday
The latest news bites from around the region.
News in brief: Dog bylaw attracts mass feedback; urgent upgrades to Ōkiato car ferry ramp
The latest news bites from around the region.
John Williamson: Why don’t we care enough to use seatbelts and child restraints properly?
We need to take note of our road fatalities where a lack of restraints were an issue.
'Herstory of Women's Rugby' Black Ferns exhibition on display
Kaitāia hosting exhibition on history of Black Ferns
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Big medal return for Kaitāia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club at Northern Champs
Kaitāia club wins big at national comp, despite only opening 15 months ago.
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.
Kororāreka Marae Komiti introduces fifth three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands
Three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands to help reinstate fishery stocks.
Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday
Asthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.
Woman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stick
Grandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.
Letter penned to WDC and Kāinga Ora over Kensington social housing proposal
There's concerns around the proposed size of the buildings, traffic issues and stormwater.
71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighter
Firefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.
Northland news in brief: Sunflower competition sprouts; Green Party events lined up
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: We could be the answer to the problem of unlocking economic potential
OPINION: Keep asking, “Who could help us with this?” It could be us.
Who dunnit: Phone booth gifted by late mother stolen
A reward is offered for the return of a stolen phone booth in Northland.
Hokianga hui first step in new Northland biodiversity protection pilot
Northland has been chosen as one of three Government pilot regions.