Cruise ships could return to Bay later this year
In the last full cruise season 65 ships visited the Bay with an estimated spend of $21m.
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Three in court so far over Kaikohe gang violence
Police believe the spate of violence is related to tension between rival gangs.
Vert Jam skate contest returns to Kerikeri
Up to 30 of the country's top skaters are expected to compete in saturday's event.
No deaths from Covid in Northland today as 700 new cases reported
700 new Covid-19 cases in Northland
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Calling foster families: Animal rescuers pushed to their limits
A busy summer season has Northland animal rescues calling for more foster families.
Whangārei Wastewater Treatment plant building has asbestos, forcing council to contact current and former staff
Whangārei District Council says their greatest priority is staff and contractor safety.
Dairying outlook bright, says MPI expert
Path to success involves sustainability and regenerative farming practices, farmers told
Reduced waiting times for bowel screening could lead to early cancer detection
Several cases of cancer have been detected earlier than usual due to improved services.
John Williamson: The case for compulsory third party insurance
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'A hard journey': Northland businesses ready to welcome tourists
Staff shortages won't stop Northland businesses from welcoming international tourists.
Huge opportunities in Forum North plans
Forum North Trust chair Lachie McLean says the change would bring 'huge opportunities'.
Tribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in Kaikohe
Eleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.
Car and gas delivery truck collide in Kerikeri: narrowly miss a power pole
Northland emergency services respond to a crash involving a gas delivery truck in Kerikeri
Three Covid-related deaths recorded in Northland
There are 324 cases in Whangārei, 263 in the Far North and 74 in Kaipara.
'Our hearts and prayers are with you': Multicultural Whangārei remembers Christchurch mosque attacks
Low-key commemoration among Northland Muslims for the Christchurch shootings
Judge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too soft
Kaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge
Ukrainian mum safe in Slovakia, family in Northland worries for how long?
Tetiana Torbina has crossed the Ukrainian borders and awaits to unite with family in NZ.
Decades-long campaign pays off as container deposit scheme returns
If proposal goes ahead almost all drink containers will carry a 20c deposit from 2025.
Police descend on Kaikohe, shut highway, after man shot
Police wouldn't say if alleged shooting linked to a gang-related assault a day earlier.
Emily Henderson: Govt helping Kiwis weather global energy crunch
Petrol price hikes are an international problem but here's how the Govt is trying to help
Basketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US success
Northlander Kendell Heremaia is having major success on international basketball courts.
Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children
Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest
Northland police respond to potential shooting near Kaikohe
Mangakahia Rd in Kaikohe closed as police respond to a potential shooting.
708 new cases reported in Northland; more than 20 people in hospital
347 were recorded in Whangārei, 291 in the Far North and 70 in Kaipara.
Fire threatens homes at Northland's Matauri Bay
Monday's blaze a reminder of total fire ban and dangerously dry conditions in Northland.
Man jailed for violently assaulting dairy owner with a metal bar
Whangārei man jailed for a violent attack on shopkeeper
Neighbours want $450m Dargaville racecourse proposal ditched
The Dargaville racecourse would be one of Kaipara's biggest developments.
Covid and carelessness create dire fire season for exhausted firefighters
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