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Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
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Northland showed plenty of fire in the belly and good execution.
Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
Could Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?
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Double awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough times
Homes in Russell and Langs Beach won awards for Oliver Tuck Construction.
Police make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatality
Further charges are possible against the man.
Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
Whānau get warm, dry, secure homes with Whangārei charity development
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Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch
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Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England
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'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposal
One council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.
News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser
News snippets form the Far North.
Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā
The service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.
Police arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff member
A number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted
'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalition
Pita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.
'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers
The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.
Free workshops for Northland weed busters
Free workshops for Northlanders keen to tackle the region’s worst weeds
Northland's walks serve as backdrop for wāhine seeking to connect
A group put together by Whangārei local Becky Keen has gained traction.
Driver admits fatally injuring motorcyclist
A driver has admitted his carelessness caused the death of a motorcyclist.
'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency department
The minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.
Major environmental damage: Invasive sea spurge plant discovered in Northland
Sea spurge has been discovered on Ninety Mile Beach - here's what you can do to help.
Taniwha earn convincing win over Manawatū Turbos
Northland will take on the Magpies in Napier next.
New era beckons for Kellys Bay, Glinks Gully campgrounds
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has taken over management of the two sites.
Changes to benefit ‘may negatively impact young jobseekers’
The changes include requiring recipients to reapply every six months.
Steering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers court
The court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.
Ngāpuhi: Mane Tahere can’t see a Treaty settlement in sight
The country's youngest iwi leader says wellbeing first, money second.
'Long overdue': Whangārei of the future revealed in proposed strategy
In the next 30 years, the district will add 40,000 new residents.
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The prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide names the top 300 dining spots countrywide.
How an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed down
Operation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.
Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Whangārei
Police say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.
'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.