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Joe Bennett on watching the final of the women’s 10-metre air rifle competition
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Jane Mander Village resident recalls Olympics of the past
Families were proudly cheering them on back home.
'Little old Whangārei' dancers to battle it out at World Hip-hop Champs
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the 27 talented dancers.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Deputy PM inducted into Whangārei Boys' Fideliter Fellowship
Winston Peters receives hall of fame honour during formal assembly.
'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.
Prime Bay of Islands waterfront holiday park on the market
The price has dropped by $500,000.
Long waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZ
Northland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.
Police seize ute after man found injured, dies on Northland roadside
Police appealing for info from public, seeking sightings of man or vehicle of interest.
Far North council calls for parts of fast-track bill to be wiped
Council fears mining on historic Māori sites under fast-track bill.
Rain watch in place for Northland as wet weather looms
MetService says there is moderate chance of upgrade to a warning.
Person killed in Waimamaku accident may have been struck by a vehicle, police say
One person killed after Waimamaku road accident
Whangārei school ex-chair remembered as 'the kindest man on earth'
"...We as a community wish to send our deepest love and support to his whanau..."
Two workers on collapsed Transpower pylon had ‘no formal training’
Almost 100,000 people - and businesses - were left without power on June 20.
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Olympics 2024: Canada reach quarters despite spying penalty
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day five.
Northlanders Jane Molloy-Wolt, Jay Allen and Melanie Badenhorst finalists in prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize
Northland artists up for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize award
News briefs from the Far North - boat and shore fishing, competitive airfares and Hollie Smith at Awanui
News snippets from the Far North.
Bay News: A closer look at news in the Bay
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Inaugural leadership award nomination for Top Energy CEO Russell Shaw
'This acknowledgment speaks volumes about his contributions.'
Service centre proposed for dangerous intersection, Waipu residents say
The service centre is the third proposed for State Highway 1 south of Whangārei.
NRC warns fast-tracked legislation lacks adequate focus on adverse effects
The regional council says the fast-track bill is too focused on projects' benefits.
Ahipara pensioner flats' wild cat problems continue for occupants
Long-running Ahipara wild cat issue yet to be resolved, to pensioner's chagrin.
Mangamukas still on track to open before Christmas
Works are going on around the clock to get the job finished.
Country's top GP award for Hokianga doctor Mark Lankshear
Hokiang Health's Mark Lankshear earns country's top GP award
'Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community
"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."
Northport takes its expansion plan to appeal in Environment Court
Independent commissioners had earlier rejected Northport’s expansion bid.
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.
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Olympics 2024: Greatest team ever? NZ's golden side
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day four.
Landlord ordered to pay tenant $30k
Renting an old property out cheaply doesn't excuse landlords from ensuring it's habitable.
"Dream coming true" for Kaihu family whose business and home were destroyed by fire
The family are hoping an opening is on the horizon.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Teacher at prestigious NZ school banned after asking student for sex in 1980s
Scots College: It took 'a tremendous amount of courage' for a former student to speak up.
WorkSafe notified after workplace death in Northland
Police were called to a property on State Highway 14 about 2.26pm.
Donation-based travel to health appointments
St John service offers transport to and from health-related appointments in Whangārei.