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Women's RWC part of blockbuster year
The big rugby event kicks off between the America's Cup and Apec.
Registration of Interest open for new civic centre
The first steps towards construction of Whangārei civic centre are under way.
International students add $50m to Northland
The research shows 590 jobs are also supported as a result.
Farmers braced for all-day power cut
Power outage will deactivate electric fences and halt water supplies to paddocks.
Oil spill but Marsden Pt refinery sucks it up
An absorbent boom was used to soak up an oil leak from a faulty Refining NZ fuel line.
Cruise line president and 200 travel agents visit Waitangi Marae
The second Māori Markets of the year will be held on Thursday.
Support sought for plastic-free foodstore in Whangārei
The campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.
Industrial action escalates in Northland courts
Industrial action escalates in Northland courts.
$4.8m loan for marine industry
Shane Jones gives more ''putea'' to Northland with $4.8m loan for Oceania Marine.
Solar power may be alternative in Northland
Use of solar energy may increase in Northland going forward
House price growth slumps, becoming a 'buyers' market'
House price growth may have peaked across much of the country.
Region where unemployment shows no signs of abating
Region where currently employed is the lowest - and down slightly from the June quarter.
Air NZ working on hybrid plane plan for regional routes
Hybrid planes could be part of Air New Zealand's regional fleet within a decade
Exporting slabs of swamp kauri as 'tabletops' illegal - court
NZ's highest court has ruled that exporting swamp kauri as "tabletops" is illegal.
Turners expands into old PlaceMakers site
Turners buys the old PlaceMakers building on Walton St
Whangārei's mortgagee sale that isn't
Kamo property is being sold by two agents, but under one it's a mortgagee sale.
School for software developers set to open
Courses will be taught by industry professionals and cover areas of highest job demand.
Story-tellers invigorate the visitor experience
Story-tellers bring history, meaning and authenticity to experiences.
Small airline flying North off to tough start
A small airline challenging Air NZ has had some light loads but hopes to turn that around.
Government plans unveiled for $80m tourism levy
Tourism strategy says government will take stronger stewardship role
Retail giant Foodstuffs buys Otaika shopping centre
Most tenant retailers have 10-year leases which will expire in 2027.
Jeremy Tauri: Signs of a successful business
What you think is a successful business may be different from the person next to you.
YES finals will have strong Northland contingent
Youth Enterprise Scheme finals will have strong Northland contingent
Company gets $428K in penalties after Northland worker trapped
Carter Holt Harvey fined a six-figure sum after worker trapped in machine at Ruakākā site
Farmer-led project Extension 350 wins award
A farmer-led project has received top honour at the 2018 Economic Development NZ Awards.
Huge fine for Carter Holt Harvey after worker badly injured
Carter Holt Harvey was ordered to pay more than $400,000.
Northland business award winners announced
Northland business award winners announced.
Geotechnical work on rail from Marsden Pt
KiwiRail "very pleased" to be taking steps to determine how the line can be built.
Poor uptake on inaugural flight into Whangārei
No paid passengers on inaugural flight into Whangārei, and only one on return to Auckland.
Govt to spend $19 million on laser measurement system
Shane Jones has allocated $19m for councils to apply to expand 3D mapping technology
Easter Sunday trading rules could be relaxed in Whangārei
The council is putting the proposal out for public consultation.
Jeremy Tauri: Still using cheques? Update now
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Market to showcase Māori business
There will be a range of products sold at the event.