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Comment: How do we unleash the full potential of Northland?

The region's potential has been crushed by mainly outside forces, says NorthChamber chief.

Drug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland

10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.

Northland avocado nursery expands into China

Northland business setting up NZ's first joint venture avocado nursery operation in China.

Comment: Culture eats strategy for breakfast

Which is more important - "why" you're doing things or "how".

Major study says Ports of Auckland should close

Closing Ports of Auckland, developing Northport gets big tick from freight study.

Whangārei tapware company turns 50

Whangārei tapware company Foreno makes a splash about its 50th birthday

Inclusive processes empower people

Wellbeing - it means something different to each one of us. Understand your audience.

Comment: You're probably not being fleeced at the petrol pump

Comment: Not liking something, doesn't make it unfair.

Sawmill failed after banking on projected low log price

Feasibility study identified concerns before loan approval by Northland Regional Council.

Reviving rail: The man working to get NZ back on track

KiwiRail needs years of taxpayer help, says its boss. Just as well this Government agrees.

Jeremy Tauri: Why we're using more cash

While the death of cash has been predicted, the amount we're using keeps growing.

NZ Herald readership soars to record levels

Herald's weekly brand audience has surged to 1.72 million - a new high.

Young Whangārei firm counts its good fortune

An up and coming Whangārei accountancy firm makes national awards finals.

Bang bang, Kamo's golden hammer ...

A golden hammer is taking pride of place in Store of the Year, Hammer Hardware Kamo.

Comment: Innovators should wear their 'scars' with pride

Globally there is a resurgence of entrepreneurship as well as a pressing need to innovate.

Jeremy Tauri: Setting your staff up for retirement

Employers can play a big part in helping people get set for a post-work life.

TVNZ boss outlines three-point comeback plan

Broadcaster plans 26 per cent increase in spending on local production.

Brian Fallow: It's the 1980s all over again with National

National's economic plan suggests it learnt nothing from losing last election.