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New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
Dargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday fun
The Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids
News briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rally
News snippets from Northland
Comment: Upgraded patient portal proves a pain with a capital P
Logging online to get his meds leads to saga for Joe Bennett.
Two arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robbery
Incident left workers and witnesses traumatised.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
Northland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekend
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone
Northland news in brief: Whananaki Snorkel day; film screening to celebrate playground
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.
Golf tournament raises thousands for Alzheimer’s Northland
Alzheimer’s Northland gets $22,000 from NZ Certified Builders' annual golf fundraiser.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
Tūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surge
Tūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.
Northland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s Honours
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Northland public housing stock increasing again
Number of public homes hit a low in 2017; building now starting to accelerate.
Murderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent couple
In a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.
Bay of Islands cat rescue fundraiser provides Easter fun
Easter bunny, games and kittens galore at Waimate North children's event.
Artworks aplenty as Whangārei Heads Art Trail makes come back
Crowds return for popular Whangārei Heads Art Trail
'It will have a spiral effect' - what the proposed rates increase could mean
Some residents could be forced to sell up, and rent may increase according to experts
Delays in Whangārei District Council services down to cyclone damage and recovery - Mayor Cocurullo
Massive Cyclone Gabrielle damage behind council taking longer to respond - Mayor
KDC spearheads $68m upgrade for troubled Mangawhai wastewater scheme
$68m upgrade planned for Mangawhai's sewerage scheme
‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake Ōmāpere
Northland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".
Two more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashed
Court of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.
Northland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspicious
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Strength training exercise vital for strengthening immune system - Carolyn Hansen
Regular strength training exercise provide long-term immune protection - Carolyn Hansen
Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum shed a light on the past
Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum hold candle up to historic practices
Well constructed fort earns Whangārei apprentice Elijah McQueen regional title
The 23-year-old building apprentice now has a chance to win big in the national final.