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Whangārei school students are cooking professional meals and it has to do with Covid-19 lockdown
Hora Hora Primary School had a bake-off competition on Tuesday.
Climate change a human rights issue: activist
Tai Tokerau wahine says the NZ Government is not doing enough for the climate
Bay News: Church opens to visitors, Christmas carols in the Bay and sand dune protection
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Record high temperatures in Northland as country has warmest November ever
Northland temperatures high as NZ has warmest November on record.
Roar of delight as Whangārei big cat park set to reopen
Numbers strictly limited on the first week of sanctuary opening.
Cop killer's accomplice breached release conditions by using meth
Natalie Bracken caught using meth while on prison-release condition.
Northland school sent into lockdown by imitation gun
The school was quickly given the all-clear after police realised the gun was fake.
Power outage in Whangārei, fault unknown at this stage
Power in Otaika, Raumanga, and South End Ave out at the moment.
Money set aside for new Whangārei Hospital - but Oruku $60m can't be spent on the hospital
Years of underfunding why Whangārei Hospital needs replacing - MP
Judge gives direction on self-defence to jury ahead of deliberations
Jury took under four hours to decide the fate of Northland teen charged with murder.
Whopping $810m could flow into the Northland economy
Fonterra lifts but narrows its forecast milk price to between $8.40 and $9 per kg/MS
Warning about driving on Northland's Ripiro Beach from Iwi and DoC
Drive carefully on Northland's Ripiro Beach over Summer - iwi, DoC.
Plan gears region for climate change impacts
Councils set out adaption plan to improve region's resilience
Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring
Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.
Northland teen found guilty of Ōpua murder
It took just hours for the jury to return a guilty verdict.
Whangārei police believe potential shooting was gang-related
Armed police have gathered outside a Raumanga address as more officers attend the scene.
Details reveal how planned police-led checkpoints will work
Officers and volunteers at the border checkpoints will manage around 20 cars at a time.
Northlanders go crazy on online shopping before Christmas, spend $1.4 on health and beauty products in October alone
Northland NZ Post sees the busiest Christmas period in the last 25 years.
Precious rings returned from sea after Whangārei woman loses them in tide at Taiharuru
Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.
Refining NZ employees urge Govt to take control
Jobs at the refinery will be whittled down to 70 over two years.
Waste-savvy Kiwis ditch bin to reduce emissions
Waste-savvy Kiwis say how households can reduce their carbon footprint.
'Hectic weekend': Whangārei Heads surf lifeguards urge caution as seven swimmers rescued
Weekday patrols at popular Northland beaches begin on December 13 and a week later on 20.
Witnesses report seeing man covered in blood armed with machete in Whangārei
A police spokesman said the man was taken into custody "without incident".
Northland properties lighting up for Christmas
Residents jump on board the lights trail.
House prices in Whangārei creeping closer to the $1m mark
Surge in growth in Northland's housing market before interest rates rose back up again.
Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart
The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.
America's Cup tender finds new life as BOI Coastguard rescue boat
A new rescue boat base at Paihia wharf will boost Coastguard's visibility and recruitment.
A different light - latest from Northland disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson
Cancellation of International Day of People with Disabilities events disappoint advocate
Feeling the heat: Climate change psychologist spreads hope
A psychologist advises us to think about climate change in manageable parts.
Editorial: When convenience kills the planet - uncomfortable conversations about climate change
Climate change means we need to change the way we eat, move, consume, create and think.