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Portraits bring Māori perspective to first contact
Project began with welcome of Tuia 250 fleet to Whangārei's Hihiaua Cultural Centre.
Tributes for 'cheeky, big hearted' man killed after driver fled police in Far North
Tributes flow for a passenger killed in a crash after the driver fled Far North police.
Art show celebrates Dutch-NZ ties
Dutch ambassador also met council reps and a project aiming to combat plastic pollution.
Foodie couple discover hidden gems during Northland tour
Thomas and Sheena Southam from Chasing a Plate give their verdict on Northland kai.
Passenger dead after car flees police
A backseat passenger died at the scene, while four more people were injured.
Farmers' markets - where growers and sellers connect
Markets are fundamental to our society and our psyches. Markets are us.
Showhome trashed in new Whangārei subdivision
Vandals have broken into a showhome and trashed it for "s**** and giggles".
Jacinda Ardern: Northland a region of huge potential
Ardern on her vision for Northland, the high and low points of being PM, and bacon butties
Kaipara Harbour to get $200m restoration plan
'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.
Northland bowls clubs start new season this weekend
Bowls clubs are holding their first club championship for the new season.
Kawakawa's Te Hononga community hub officially opened by Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern
Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern opens Kawakawa's Te Hononga hub
Morningside in Whangārei gets bright 'Little Free Library'
Brigid Sinclair's colourful 'Little Free Library' is brightening up Morningside
Clean living, honesty secrets to Northland centenarian's good life
Henry Driver, a Kerikeri identity and life-long dairy farmer, turned 100 on Monday.
Eight Northland women to play in Northern Tridents in Premier Hockey League
Northlanders make up more than a third of one team in the Premier Hockey League.
Not your usual rush hour on Whangārei Harbour
It's not every day you encounter a stranded orca on your way home from work.
Northland's endangered fairy terns / tara iti have their own protection team
Breeding sites will be monitored seven days a week to protect the rare bird.
Gates erected at Ahipara kaumatua flats after thefts
Residents' prayers answered with extra security measures.
Six60 starting nationwide tour in Northland next year
Six60 plays first of 6 national shows at Waitangi on Summer 2021 tour
Decision on preferred route for four-laned SH1 south of Whangārei due by end of year
Preferred route for four-laned SH1 south of Whangārei expected by end of year.
Thieves steal dead son's photos, raid piggybank, open bag of his ashes
Prized photos of late autistic boy and a pounamu among items stolen from Whangārei home.
Kids taught survival skills during school holidays
Whangārei kids brought out from devices to learn survival skills.
Kawakawa roundabout due to be finished next year
Work is currently focused on the corner hillside on the south side of the SH1/11 junction.
Far North tavern loses liquor licences
Whatuwhiwhi's Tuatua Tavern fails to get licences renewed.
Northland news in brief: Weedbusting Saturday, businessman on trial
Catch up on what's happening around the region
Bridges back on the menu for National in Northland
MP pledges work would start on replacing one-lane bridges at Kaeo, Rangiahua in first term
Bagatelle forerunner of modern pinball machines
The museum's pin ball machine was made in the 1940s as part of the war effort.
Lounge lockdown idea takes off across Northland
Lounge-lockdown inspired song takes flight around Northland.
Looking for inspiration in the unfamiliar
Sometimes it is just too hard to find inspiration
Portia Woodman backs initiative to tackle Northland's period poverty problem
Portia Woodman is backing a new initiative to tackle period poverty in Northland.
Pastor, businessman get home detention for sex with underage Northland girl
"Massive fall from grace" after church leader pays for sex with 15 year old girl.