News in brief: Truck drives into ditch near Ruakākā; Zonta book sale returns
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Comment: Northport expansion game-changer for region
Northland needs an injection of capital investment
Mountain bikers ride the whole night for a worthy cause
Northlanders take on bike challenge to raise money for kids with heart defects.
Hundreds of jobs could be at risk at Golden Bay Cement
Proposed industrial emissions reduction difficult, Northland cement manufacturer says.
'Hardworking, joyful' Vanuatu community celebrates independence day
Hardworking Vanuatu fruitpickers stuck in Northland since March 2020 by Covid pandemic.
High employment, Covid-19 see high rates of teens leave school early - principals
Northland is one of the regions where about 30 per cent of school leavers were under 17.
Faulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girl
Whangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.
'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businesses
Northland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.
Sheryl Mai: Community connection at the heart of local government
The importance of elected members' connection with their community cannot be overstated,
Pioneering police dog handler dies at 91
One of the first police dog handlers in NZ, Northland's Graham Bracey, has died.
Bumper year for Zonta book sale
Profits from the annual book sale go to charitable causes.
Fantastic paddlers: Te Tai Tokerau waka ama athletes take on the world
Northland waka ama athletes are heading to London to compete in the World Sprint Champs.
Rejigged Whangārei marina plans given the green light
The estimated cost of the new marina climbs to $15m under revised designs.
Northland's three-mayor local government race is on
John Carter, Sheryl Mai and Jason Smith are all standing down.
Northland news in brief: Bus terminal vandalised, river walk now open
Catch up on what's happening around the region
'He's got a lot to give, and he absolutely loves it'. Success at endurance riding
Vicki Comrie-Moore and her horse Sarge have had a successful endurance riding career.
Our Treasures: Five little Moa died in a cave in Northland
The little Moa were found only in New Zealand.
Whangārei youth homelessness needs an 'immediate' solution
Northland youth identify solutions to address homelessness.
Part of the family: Far North horse turns up at neighbour's place after 64 days missing
A Far North family is happy to have Halo the horse back after she disappeared for 64 days.
Northland councils fear ratepayers may have to pick up the tab
FNDC to ask the Ministry of Health for cost analysis of fluoridating water supplies.
Beetroot curry dish winning entry for Kerikeri High students
Two Kerikeri High School students are heading to the final of a national cooking comp.
Northland prison population down 29 per cent
Information sharing within the justice system is one reason for the drop.
New skipper and head coach upbeat about team's chances
Large number of debutants named to play alongside experienced heads for Northland.
Industrial action causes postponement of elective surgeries
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.
Two die in fatal crash on SH1; one person drowns
The serious crash happened at around 5.40pm on Wednesday night.
News in brief: Youth arrested after vandalism; Govt to fund fluoridation of Whangārei, Far North water supply
News snippets from across the region.
Multicultural storytelling is 'weaving the strands of humanity'
Landing in Whangārei is an evolving project to narrate people's belonging to the place.
Understanding the awesome animal at the end of a lead
A dog's superpower can lead it into trouble if owners aren't paying attention
News in brief: Volunteers needed, hospital ward reopens today
Snippets of news from around the region.
Big clean-up underway across region after heavy rain, flooding
Kerikeri has now received nearly three times its average July rainfall this month.
Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'
Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.
Road open again after Kerikeri crash
One person suffered minor injuries in the crash.
'Show me what you fellas have done': Northland residents question work on shoddy state highways
New data shows Northland roads are getting worse despite a "large" maintenance programme.