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Staff illness closes two Whangārei Boys' High year groups
Staff illness has Whangārei Boys' High shutting out two year groups from going to school.

Excited and optimistic: Northland tourism operators get ready for booming summer
Northland businesses are positive about summer after two years of domestic-only tourism.

Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door
It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.

NZ's first EV ute excites at Whangārei electric vehicle expo
Whangārei electric vehicle expo highlights first EV ute.

250,000 hospital procedures cancelled due to Covid - Shane Reti
250,000 cancelled health procedures due to Covid - Shane Reti

Big clean-up in Far North after last week's devastating storm
Far North residents were still mopping up after last week's storm.

OPINION: The sacred can still be found in the world - Vaughan Gunson
Vaughan Gunson finds sacred still exists, in two Whangārei art exhibitions

'Let's Get to School' campaign to target Northland's absentee students
The "Let's Get to School" campaign aims to get Northland's truants back into class.

Strong winds and heavy rain for Northland today and tomorrow
Heavy rain and strong winds set to lash Northland

News briefs: Lotto 2nd division winner sold, severe weather, and liquor store robbed
News in brief from Northland.

Strong wind and heavy rain watch for Northland
Strong wind and heavy rain on the way for Northland

Bay of Islands arts festival to showcase talented artists
Delayed by the pandemic, the popular Upsurge Bay of Islands Arts festival is back.

The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing
Inequity in the Northland region is making it hard for drivers to get their licenses.

Northland top performer in winter property market as buyers return
Northland's property market has bucked the winter blues experienced elsewhere.

'I've found my people': Musician John Oszajca tells how Northland town inspired new album
Musician reveals highs and lows of 30-year career.

Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.

Three Waters will erode on accountability - Northland farming leader
Farming leader warns of loss of Northlanders' democratic rights

Whangārei Airport future decided this month
Whangārei District Council will soon decide the future of the airport at Onerahi.

Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

'Everyone's screaming out for music': Jazz and Blues Fest returns with near-record lineup
This weekend's festival the first since the pandemic to welcome back international acts.

'Queen of boogie piano' to play four shows in Northland
Australasia's "Queen of boogie piano" is getting set to play two shows in Northland.

Man suffers critical head injuries in fall from ute
The incident occurred on State Highway 11 about 3.50am on Saturday.

Dozens of firefighters to again take part in a worthy cause
Maungaturoto duo gearing up for the annual Sky Tower Challenge.

Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate auction has plenty of colourful creations
Take a plate - Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate auction on again

Taniwha hang on to claim crucial NPC win
Last-gasp penalty miss hand Northland a win in the first NPC match.