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After 19 months of construction Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout opens on Monday
Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout on SH1 to open on Monday for first time.
Northland bakers in the running for best sausage rolls
13 bakers have put their best meat-filled pastries forward.
Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison
Creative inmates at Ngawha prison are thrilled with their recent Arts Access award.
Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay
Stinging sea creatures at mercy of winds, currents, and thrive as sunlight hours increase.
Kerikeri High to reopen on Monday after fire
Fire-damaged Northland school reopens on Monday
Messages of support for Taniwha before Shield challenge
Taniwha fans are hoping for a win tonight.
Northland rugby fans hoping to bring Ranfurly Shield home
After 41 years, Northland rugby fans hope to bring Ranfurly Shield home again.
Nigel Latta: Northland's youth need hope and validation
Whangarei youth talk about coping in an anxiety producing climate.
Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei
Work starts on Mid North water storage scheme
First of up to four Mid North dams will be built just east of Kaikohe.
Potential in pigs, says Northland pig farm owner
Pork industry growth offers opportunities for pig farming ventures, says Graham Taylor.
Cruise ship spending jumps in 2019-20 but coming season a likely write-off
Despite a Covid-shortened season and fewer passengers, spending in North rose 17 per cent.
News snippets from Northland
No injuries in SH1 crash; and Bay Walking Weekend returns.
Nothing beats ticking the boxes on election day
Then, with growing anticipation, I'll look forward to watching the election unfold on TV.
Toilets gutted in Kerikeri school fire, arson suspected
Flames were shooting out of toilet-block doors and windows when the fire brigade arrived.
Fiji double celebration comes to Kororāreka
Th Covid border closure brings Fiji's 50th-anniversary celebrations to the Bay of Islands.
Dying son's final wish: Forgive my killer
Tawhirimatea Tahere's last words were for his family to forgive his killer
Builders pull together to help animal charity
BOI Animal Rescue has helped countless creatures since 2016 - now they're getting a hand.
Whangārei's Kathy Ramsay walking from Cape Reinga to home city
The 53-year-old begins her Northland trek today, walking for mental health.
Whatuwhiwhi community has had enough of methamphetamine scourge
Far North community marches against methamphetamine.
Vandalised Northland election billboards 'more violent in nature'
The 2020 general election campaign has taken a sinister turn in Northland.
Pink Ribbon bike ride in Northland raised $7144
Motorbike ride through Northland raised more than $7000 to help fight breast cancer.
Avocado thefts a public health risk, grower says
Insecticide spray warning: Buyers of stolen fruit don't know if it's safe to eat.
'Hundertwasser would have been proud' of Kawakawa's Te Hononga - Ardern
Opening of art-filled community hub brings Kawakawa's biggest crowd in years.
Whangārei-born uni student is also army reservist
Whangārei's Matthew Young spends his non-uni time in army reserves.
Investigation into fatal car crash following police pursuit in Kaitaia
Police are investigating a fatal car crash in Kaitaia which happened after a police chase.
Waipapa roundabout open for traffic
Work on three roundabouts on Northland's state highway network progressing well.
Whangārei Art Museum showcase rebellious artists
Northland artist Freda Simmonds is at the centre of an exhibition in Whangārei.
Tuia 250 virtual reality tour hits the road in Northland
Roadshow marks 1000 years of Polynesian navigation and meeting of two voyaging traditions.
Northland Kauri just keep getting better
Northland's focus shifts to the Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Magpies this week.