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It's not your average animal farm: Meet the couple building a unique paradise
The effort is worth it when the couple see looks of 'absolute delight and huge smiles'.
Whangārei Hospital at capacity: Staff say the rebuild will be no better
A cardiologist who works there says the hospital is not a healing or healthy space.
'You’ve come too far not to go further': The young mayor sparking change in the Far North
Moko Tepania said it has been a "hell of a year" but there's plenty more to do.
Woman 'lucky' to survive after car crashes with truck
Police are continuing to investigate the crash south of Kaikohe on Wednesday.
Hamilton man wins big at Young Plumber awards
A Hamilton apprentice has won big at industry awards.
Pouto teens to play international netball tournament
The team is the first from Kaipara to attend the prestigious netball tournament.
Toxin warning for Northland shellfish gatherers
'The consequences are too serious to run the risk.'
'Dreadful day': WWII survivor cheats death again, loses home in devastating fire
An 80-year-old house fire survivor shares his challenging experiences.
Far North landowner agrees not to dig wāhi tapu sand dunes
The occupation started when the landowner planned to use a digger to widen an accessway.
Blazes on islands sparks warning about lighting fires
A fire on an island makes responses from firefighters difficult.
'I just want some closure': Family of farmer killed with poisoned port seek clues two years on
"It seems it’s just going to be a mystery forever, like one of those cold cases."
Rookie lifeguards make a splash at Waipū Cove
The teens had a full-on weekend developing their life-saving skills at Waipū Cove.
'Get out there and do some scouting': Growers told to watch out for fall armyworm
Northland's relatively warm climate suits the pest, which can eat 350-plus plant species.
Jibbitz trades ending in tears triggers ban at schools
Young students "emotionally can't cope" with Jibbitz trades.
New study aims to find effective meth treatments for mana whenua
“We want to know their story on what works and doesn’t, and if not, then why?”
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
Calls for accountability for shoddy roads grow as motorists tire of forking out
Waka Kotahi hasn't accepted any claims for vehicle damage in three years.
'There is hope': How a man transformed a life of depression
Northland mental health survivor comes out about his struggles and eventual transformation
Family fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency services
Kids and adults had fun at the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Kensington Park.
NZ Events Association votes Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre the best in the country
Where's the best events venue in the country? Right here in Northland!
A doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter Crelinsten
Peter’s connection with olives harks back to the Maltese island Gozo in the Mediterranean.
'Already feel like a winner': Entertainer Luke Bird says on being a finalist for TV awards
Northland entertainer Luke Bird is a favourite to win the Television Personality award.
'This is the tipping point': Fears businesses won’t survive another Brynderwyns closure
Northland leaders say the next Brynderwyn closure will be the final straw for some.
Breach of natural justice: Northlander wins Māori Land Court rehearing
But Māori Appellate Court also warns him his case was poorly made.
Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus
Northland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.
Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town
Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.
Two-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for consideration
Waka Kotahi has confirmed it proposes to close the Brynderwyns in Northland - again.
'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashed
His open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.
From small Northland community to international climate change scientist
Northland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.
Pro American surfer surprises locals along Northland coastlines
"John John" Florence made landfall in Northland at Ocean Beach
The life-saving pothole which prompted woman to seek medical treatment
Joanne Phillips wouldn't have sought medical care if it wasn't for a Far North pothole.
Firefighters battle blaze at Waipapa home
Five Far North fire appliances are at the scene.
'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
Whangārei Childcare Centre is one of 100 striking across the country.