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64 Northland firefighters raise $94K in Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge
Northland firefighters raise $94,000 for charity in Sky Tower challenge

Kaipara news: Rates rise concerns
Average rates increase of 9 per cent proposed for 2018/19 financial year in Kaipara.

Lessons for Northland forestry sector
Northland forestry sector gets lessons on communication and teamwork from league legend.

Glow-in-the-dark puppet show for Matariki
The show is coming to Kaitāia, Kerikeri, Whangārei and Dargaville.

Man admits threatening 75yo fishery officer
Seeing the fishery officer the next day, Engu said: 'I'll get someone to take you out'.

Quit challenge to Northland smokers, who spend $147M annually on tobacco
Quit challenge to Northland smokers, who spend $145 annually on tobacco.

Mixed response to Budget from Whangārei folk
Community House co-ordinator hopes Budget will help peel away some layers of poverty.

Young Dargaville gymnast to compete in the US
Twelve-year-old says she loves the fun of competing and overcoming all the challenges.

What's On: events around Te Tai Tokerau
Trying to find something to do around Northland?

Kaipara News: Giant lamb chop sighted in Dargaville
Marty Shanahan, aka The Backyard Cook, is tasked with towing the colossal chop.

Horticulture NZ candidate hopes to amplify North voice
A Dargaville farmer seeks election on to the Horticulture NZ national board.

Crash, arrest after police chase stolen car
Man arrested after stolen car smashes through fence.

Rain, lack of workers hit kumara harvest
With the supply down this season, supermarkets have lifted kumara prices.

Calls about aggravated robbery after 'Police Ten 7' show
Police investigating a Whangarei bank robbery have turned to a television show for help.

Charred Maungaturoto house an open home to educate locals
Family wakes to sound of windows crashing - smoke alarms would have woken them sooner.

Hora Hora, Kerikeri triumph on home ground
Kerikeri are on the verge of the top four while Hora Hora consolidated second position.

Public have a say on regional plan for Northland
Submissions include "big three" of water, pest control and improving flood protection.

Jail for deportee who robbed service station
Dargaville service station robber was deportee from Australia with long criminal history.

Soup kitchen aims to warm up bellies
Group feeds the homeless and those financially struggling.

Former Northlander crowdfunding to publish book of hope
Alesha Standing is one of a group of women who will be profiled in a new book.

Archaeology of Kaipara Harbour features in talk
Special archaeological sites around Kaipara Harbour to feature in a public talk.

Homes lose power as truck hits lines
Truck damages four powerlines and three telecommunications lines on Kiripaka Rd