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A night to remember: Makeup artists and hairdressers unite for school ball
Katy Taylor noticed ball season was a logistical nightmare, so she came up with a solution
Malt Time to battle top contenders in winter showdown
Seasoned mare Malt Time is set to race while in foal next season.
Delays expected after serious crash in Whangārei causes road closure
Serious crash blocks Ngunguru Road in Glenbervie, Northland
Kaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no report
The council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.
PPTA calls for more time to make submissions on charter schools
The clash between David Seymour and education union continues.
Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
Northland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.
Northport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impact
Independent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.
Seven people accounted for following reports of yacht in trouble
The Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene
New patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in Whangārei
The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.
Who's responsible for taming Northland's wild cattle problem?
Hundreds of complaints around Kaipara follow Whangārei Heads Rd report.
'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compo
Transpower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.
Former councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau
Councils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities
Public behaviour hailed as disappointing following cop assaults in Northland
Communities urged to keep their cool after assault on cops.
'Someone knows something': Police reveal extent of youngster's injuries before death
Further details released in the historical child death case.
Suspicious girlfriend unearths man's 20 years of sexual offending
The woman went through his phone and discovered explicit images and recordings.
It's another barrier: Reducing wait times for driver's licence tests welcomed
Northlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.
'Nervous, excited, and sleepless': Northland man's swift ascent to top of career dream
His message to other young people: 'Don’t be shy, go and do it.'
Give youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first job
Northland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.
Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
Carrington Estate golf resort selling off four luxury homes with $1 reserves
'We’re finding the Auckland-creep is heading up this way coming that bit further north.'
'Excitement for the future': tourism leaders boosted by Brynderwyns opening
The Brynderwyns have reopened, now industry leaders are pushing for a long-term solution.
Chef of the Year finalist credits Northland collaboration for success
Schnappa Rock's Dean Thompson is a finalist in Hospitality NZ's Chef of the Year award.
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
Circus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilities
The community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.
'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensation
The power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.
Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal
A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.
Police speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati
The four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
'Waste of ratepayer money': Council 'seeking advice' after forging ahead with speed limit reductions
Far North District Council reduced speeds on 300 roads. Now it might have to reverse them.
Northland businesses feeling the pinch offered workshops, mentoring
ASB economists warn about Northland’s outlook but help is on hand for businesses.
'Who’s he remorseful to? Himself?': Boss didn't pay staff Kiwisaver, super, loan deducations
William Eskdale admitted 28 charges totalling more than $150K of unpaid taxes.
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
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