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New Zealand Society of Authors roadshow hits Whangārei
Some of country's top authors at Whangārei roadshow

Northland writer pens book about the Hikurangi Swamp scheme.
Northland writer Diana Menefy has penned a new book about the Hikurangi Swamp scheme.

New playground for Kerikeri progressing
New attraction will include flying fox, swings, slides, tunnels, towers and climbing wall.

Russell man, 28, looking to beat multinationals for marine contracts
Andrew Johnson saw no reason why multinationals should snaffle big construction contracts.

Northland's Te Hononga Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery win awards
Northland buildings dedicated to Austrian artist Hundertwasser win major awards

Govt hints firefighter mandate rules could ease — but no date given
Brigades under pressure due to high number of callouts combined with volunteer exodus.

14-yo armed robbery suspect walks free after police botch arrest
Judge believed police wanted to make sure teen didn't get bail again.

Work needed to keep our amazing bodies in shape
Latest thoughts from fitness columnist Carolyn Hansen

News snippets from Northland
Memorial scholarships, airport feedback, and planting day.

Mankind's masterstrokes led to much, including the staple eggs on toast
Latest musings from columnist Joe Bennett

Royal Commission to hear from Far North abuse-in-care survivors
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission will be visiting Kaitaia and Kaikohe next week.

Budget: Focus on troubled kids to cut crime, youth workers say
Ōtangarei Trust's Martin Kaipo says stopping truancy is the best way to cut youth crime.

Northland reacts to Budget 22 health funding
Health is the big winner in the Budget 2022, but what does that mean for Northlanders?

Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.

Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022
$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.

School principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeism
A Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.

Good start but more needed: Northland's take on Budget climate change measures
$2.9b has been set aside from the Emissions Trading Scheme to fight climate change.

Trades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022
The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.

'It's our future': Youth speak out on climate change Budget
Northland youth worry about the planet they'll inherit if climate change isn't tackled.

New Whangārei Hospital, dry dock study for Northport among Budget goodies for North
Budget 2022 delivers millions of dollars in new funding for Northland.

12yo among young trio to sideswipe cop car in vehicle - sparking police pursuit
The chase began in downtown Whangārei and wound around the streets of Ōtangarei.

Rāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of body
Te Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.

Northland emergency services receive national accolade for search of Brian Bench
The award acknowledges important contribution made to search and rescue in New Zealand.

NorthTec says international students welcome once border reopens
International students could pump $15M into Northland economy - NorthTec

Fluoride could be added to Northland's drinking water supplies under Government order
Fluoride could be added to Northland drinking water supplies under a Government decree