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No walk in the park for HNZ housing plan
Shouting and jeering were hallmarks of a meeting yesterday at Puriri Park over HNZ plans.

Rain in Northland will be welcome relief for many
Rainfall in Northland could reach warning levels

Thrilling action from Bruce Scott Trophy
Action from the Bruce Scott trophy at Kensington Park.

Officials rubbish 'vaccination without consent' claim
Claim a child was vaccinated without consent has been investigated - and dismissed.

Don't gimme no lip. This is the best moustache in New Zealand
Man with the best moustache lives in Northland

Northland has two cases on SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame
Northland features highly on SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame

Baby death sparks homicide probe in Kaitaia
The death of a baby girl in Kaitaia was not an accident, police say

More than 400 Northlanders queue for a state house
117 per cent hike in people wanting state houses in Northland in just one year.

Yeeha! Wild West Fest returns to Waimamaku
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

Northland shines at Beach Cup
Northland waka ama teams record great results at Takapuna Beach Cup competition.

Northland marae will soon have internet
The secretary of one marae says it is exciting news.

Zego boats help clean up the seas
Zooming along the Waipū River like a rubber ducky on steroids - meet the Zego.

Supermodel Rachel Hunter's Northland date
Supermodel Rachel Hunter's Northland date.

Polytech reform: leader says regional decision making needed
He is happy with most of the proposed changes.

Triple success for Kaikohe scholar
Wharerau passed scholarship exams in calculus, chemistry and physics.

Carroll's volunteering crusade
Sharon Carroll's new job at Parafed is the tip of her community service iceberg.

Three charged after 54-year-old assaulted
Man stable in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in alleged Far North assault.

Briefs: car vs house, Lotto numbers, green awards
Snippets of news around Northland.

What's on: Plan your weekend in Northland
There's concerts, markets and art on this weekend.

Kerikeri's old soldiers could soon be on the move
Shrinking RSA membership grappling with costs of large Cobham Rd building.

Funding to stave off feijoa crash
A fungus disease attacking feijoa trees is at risk of spreading.

Air NZ's new Bay of Islands video clocks up 600,000 views in a week
New clip follows on from success of 2016 inflight safety video Summer of Safety.

Free 'Summer Sounds' concert at Kainui Rd
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

Beer and cider awards roll out again
In 2018 a Kerikeri brewer entered a national competition "to get our beers out there".

Largest Treaty signing to be marked in Hokianga
Activities will include a waka salute, a re-enactment and a Māori Battalion display.

Marsden Cove weekend fishing comp canned
Marsden Cove Beach and Boat Fishing comp canned this weekend

Flying cats ready to race in Sydney Harbour
Supercharged catamarans tested off Northland's coastline ready to race in Sydney.

Dutch paddler's 'incredible experience' at Waitangi
Every year Dutch students travel to Northland to take part in Waitangi Day festivities