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Whangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona Ironman

Long-distance open water swimmer Sarah Poplar changes tack to Ironman racing.

Northland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offences

News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.

Northland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pests

Views sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,

Making the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school

Too many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?

The Bonanza’s back: Record crowd on Ninety Mile Beach for iconic fishing comp

1200 anglers are contesting a cash prize pool of $72,000 plus big spot prizes.

‘Human error’ to blame for raw chicken served to students

'Human error' was to blame for the incident, an inquiry by the food supplier found.

Whangārei man turns life around after assaulting homeless person

A judge expressed her hope to offender who assaulted homeless man.

One dead after Kerikeri crash

Police are conducting inquiries on behalf of the coroner.

Whangārei Hospital's Covid-19 procedures under the spotlight

Te Whatu Ora Northland denied staff were knowingly exposing people to Covid.

Piles of rubbish removed in Whangārei on Global Recycling Day

More than half a ton of rubbish removed on Global Recycling Day.

Maungaturoto farmer announced as National’s Northland candidate

National’s Northland election candidate has been announced as Grant McCallum.

Kaitāia jewellery store robbed by youth with hammer - locals give chase

Young alleged smash and grab robber in Kaitāia chased by local elderly men.

Shane Reti: How shifting health targets rendered the system aimless

Health targets save lives, Shane Reti says.

The man behind NZ's 'stop co-governance’ rallies and his property dispute with Māori

Evangelist Julian Batchelor's latest meeting to be targeted by anti-racism protesters.

Northland electric boat company set to expand

Whangārei electric boat company Naut gets $1.5m funding to expand further.

International artists team up with Kiwi artists for biggest art auction

Each CollaboratioNZ event ends with a no reserve auction of all the artwork.

'He took everything’: Broker admits blowing investors' $60k on sports betting

"I’ve done something unforgivable. There’s no defence for what I did."

Kamo locals question location of proposed fuel station

The self-service station will include three pumps and six refuelling stations