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'We want to stay hopeful' Whānau of missing diver not giving up

'A beautiful soul who was hardworking and helped anyone who needed it.'

Surface flooding, slips and 6m swells possible as wild weather approaches

The predicted weather may cause surface flooding, slips and damage to unsecured structures

‘Bring that magic back’: Santa coming to town after all

Whangārei Speedway Club has put its hands up to host a parade.

Marsden Cove business owners raise safety concerns after alleged aggravated robbery

Police say they have no tolerance for those causing harm in Northland communities.

'High-level' meth dealer missed his sons' tangi because he was behind bars

The father has taken up carving in prison as a way to process his grief.

Huge benefit to rugby league in Whangārei under new lease with local school

The park will benefit from new income that will allow a future for the famed spot.

Two Kaipara coast campgrounds need new managers

Many memories have been made at beach campgrounds over the years.

'Kick in the guts': Coastguard volunteer hit by thieves during fatal distress call

A volunteer involved in rescue during fatal yacht race had work gear stolen.

From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts

A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.

Lloyd Matiu Whiri: 'I broke the chains of the past, picked it up and owned it'

Emerging new Māori digital artist changes his course in life.

Dr Emily Henderson: Whangārei cannot be frozen in time — we need to see progress

OPINION: The lack of affordable housing is one of Whangārei’s biggest issues.

Huge wake-up call: Mum helping others after breast cancer diagnosis

'We're so busy we stop listening to our bodies.'

News in brief: Tickets on sale for fireworks spectacular

The latest news bites from around the region.

Search continues for diver missing near Herekino Harbour

Search and rescue services are working to locate a Northland diver missing for two days.

Beneficiary pretended to have $1000 a week job to secure car loan

The woman was at the bottom of the chain of an alleged scam network.

Occupation highlights wider problem of hoons on dunes, iwi ranger says

The message to visitors is to respect tangata whenua and wāhi tapu.

'They are our future': Street artists hope to inspire misguided youths through art form

Whangārei street artists aim to inspire youths to take the right path through art.

International art sale has work from Ahipara mouth painter Kevin Griffiths

Northland mouth painter Kevin Griffiths has work chosen for interntional collection