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Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer
Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.
Kerikeri teen Kaia Derbyshire comes out tops in ocean swimming champs
Kaia Derbyshire beat her nearest rival in the 1.25km ocean swim by almost two minutes.
Northland passes 21,000 Covid cases
The Northland District Health Board has released today's number of new Covid cases.
Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped
Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.
Northland Shakespeare Regional Festival goes outdoors
Northland has a high calibre of Shakespeare performers.
'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist
The best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.
Our Treasures: Vintage radio reveals history of transmission technology
The Bell Skymaster Colt 5 valve radio was manufactured in 1953.
Surge of vape shops upsets Dargaville but authorities say their hands are tied
A new amendment bill to regulate vape retailers might be introduced later this year.
Pallisade wall for Kotātā Heights recommended by geotech engineers to prevent land slips
WDC grants easements over an esplanade reserve for a wall to be built.
Treating UV rays like smoking could help Northland reduce high melanoma rates - expert
Northland's high melanoma rates under the spotlight.
27 people in hospitals; 385 new cases
Ministry of Health also reported two deaths in Northland.
Far North road tragedy: Driver fatigue a possible factor, police say
Head-on crash claimed the lives of a mother and her 11-year-old son.
Northland renewable energy zone supported by the region's councils
North councils likely to support region being first renewable energy zone
Summer's abundance of kikuyu grass is the stuff of nightmares
Kikuyu grass, like never before, is haunting the dreams of Vaughan Gunson.
Concerned residents take speed limit into their own hands
Group vows to keep replacing speed limit signs north of Kaitaia until limit reduced.
NorthTec's two new EVs aid drive for lower emissions
NorthTec has two new electric vehicles, to reduce its carbon footprint and save money.
Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors
The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
'Lirpa Loof' hunt fools Karetu kids - but not for long
April Fool gags included luring a rare bird with carrots and lawnmowing with scissors.
Northland Legends of Sport great way of honouring the region's sporting heroes
Northland Legends of Sport recognises the region's sporting heroes.
Channel Infrastructure starts operations from today at Marsden Pt
Refining NZ workforce to gradually reduce from 300 to 70 over the next two years.
'Hallelujah': Benefit increases welcomed by struggling Northlanders
From April 1, the Government is increasing several benefits and income allowances.
Tough new water standards could cost Northland ratepayers
Northland councils wonder who pays for tough new water standards
Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards
Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.
Leanne Stewart wins singles and pairs at Northland Bowls; Champ of Champs
Latest news from the Northland bowls circuit
Women's sailing regatta under way; and flu vaccine available
The latest news snippets from around the region.
RATs distributed to isolated areas as Northland records 662 new cases
Northland's Covid cases fluctuating this week
Road policing in Northland soon back to new normal
Drug driving test a good thing for road safety - John Williamson
Northland's EPro8 science and engineering contest so popular double number of students taking part
Northland students flocking to do EPro8 Challenge.
Bake Off winner to do virtual bake-along
A micro-volunteering conference gives people the chance to bake along with Alby Hailes.
Bay News: Moerewa's JT aims for drifting world champs; FIXation opens; Kemp House's legacy; NZ's silent army
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
Northland news in brief: Pedestrian killed in Kaipara; teen charged with threatening to kill; large scrub fire in Ruatangata West
The latest newsbites from around Northland.
Whangārei: opponents of rescue helicopter shift concerned about noise
A question mark continues to loom over the future of the Onerahi airport.