Whangārei to Heathrow: Northlanders finally pack their bags for big OE
Whangārei travel agent recommends planning well ahead because of limited flight capacity.
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Playground for Women's Refuge; and 222 new Covid cases.
Years of sexually abusing two granddaughters sees Northland man jailed for six years seven months
Northland man jailed six years seven months for years of, abuse against granddaughters
Warning for parents as child approached by man after school
Northland primary schoolgirl 'freaked out' after strange man tried to pick her up.
Comment: RBNZ role in inflation mess warrants reform
Government spending not main cause of high inflation - Vaughan Gunson
Save your chip packets and reduce 80 years of landfill decomposition, and also help someone with a warm night's sleep
Each survival sheet uses 44 chip packets, equivalent to 3520 recycling years.
Kerikeri Business Association back after Covid recess
Better CCTV and a street party the first priorities for reborn association.
Ruakākā community leader says no to new airport at One Tree Point West
The council is looking to shift the district's airport from Onerahi
'They're only kids': Thieves target GAS Parua Bay six times
A group of teenagers are behind the sixth burglary of a Whangārei Heads service station.
Lifesaving causes given $20k boost by Mangakahia Lions Club
Two "worthwhile" lifesaving causes have been given a generous boost by local Lions club.
'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue
In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.
Russo-Ukrainian War: The battle between light and darkness, and how Northland can help
A Northland man, originally from Belarus, share ideas how to support Ukraine.
Minister on plans to reroute cycle trail: 'Don't bite the hand that feeds'
Making popular bike trail more difficult could reduce user numbers, spending, Nash says.
Firefighters' fundraiser needs sponsors
Whangarei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade is fundraising for a medical response vehicle.
Breast Cancer Foundation's iconic pink caravan, 'Pinkie' in Northland
May is Pink Ribbon Breakfast Month in Northland and nationally
Whangārei Museum display showcases practical and decorative casings
Māori pumice container part of External Focus exhibition at Whangārei Museum
Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?
Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.
Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing
Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer
141 new Northland Covid 19 cases reported today
Northland's Covid 19 cases today - 141
Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman
Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.
Northlander Mea 'NightMea' Motu adds fourth national title to her belt
Mea Motu eyes world title after winning a fourth national title on Saturday night.
$2.4m upgrade of NZ's northernmost commercial wharf complete
Pukenui wharf is used by a fishing fleet, charter vessels and recreational boaties.
Waipū and Mid Northern play out a thriller
Waipu score in the dying stages to deny Mid Northern a win.
A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School
Whangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.
First-home buyers struggling, as Northland market still hot
Northland has biggest house price rise in NZ, but less than last quarter
New 300-home development could change the face of Kerikeri
Development could help meet demand for new homes - but town's gum tree backdrop would go.
Familiar face at Whangārei courthouse retires after five decades
Northland's longest-serving court staff member bids farewell after 50 years of service.
'It's important to understand them': Training wild Kaimanawa horses
Northland horsewoman Chloe Phillips-Harris is gearing up to take on wild horses.
Northport onboard with nationwide review of port operations
Northport says it's committed to taking whatever actions needed when it comes to safety.
Comment: Dining out serves up incredible experience
If there's anything I'd fancy about being super-rich, it would be eating incredible food
Whangārei cyclist wins big at national para cycling competition after almost cancelling the trip
Cyclist Kyren Andrew's eventual goal is to compete in the Paralympics.