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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.
News snippets from Northland
Foreign yachties say thanks with concert; and Pink Ribbon volunteers are urgently needed.
Veteran Taniwha prop not quitting any time soon
Ross Wright has played 100 matches after playing for Northland for more than a decade.
Mop-up continues after 'intense' fire threatens homes at Ahipara
Fire boss says blaze was one of the most intense he's seen in Northland in 10 years.
Men get home detention for sex with under age girl
Auckland pastor and Kawakawa businessman have both been sentenced.
Refining NZ to scale down Marsden Point operation from 2021
Bitumen production to cease in Northland as oil refinery cuts production.
Kaitaia women make firefighting history
Female firefighters common in the North but the fully female crew was a first for Kaitaia.
Ōpua rated NZ's most hospitable town
Ōpua beat its more famous neighbours Paihia and Russell - and every other town in NZ.
Business confidence going up in Northland
A part-time Northlander is reeling in a bunch of new fresh fish takeaway franchises.
Candidates go head to head in battle for the North
Eleven candidates from three electorates fought a wide-ranging, sometimes fiery, debate.
Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated
3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire
Daylight Saving should spark Northlanders into more exercise
Northlanders need to get active this Spring - Brent Eastwood
Taniwha and Northland Kauri notch wins
Northland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.
EOLC referendum: Time to allow assisted dying?
Will New Zealanders move to make euthanasia legal for the terminally ill?
FNDC to pay for gates and lights at Ahipara's kaumātua flats
The security measures are aimed at deterring thieves after persistent problems.
Summer fit: Experts reveal top tips on staying active
Northland fitness experts reveal how to get motivated and fit without spending a fortune.
Eleven candidates, three electorates in tonight's Battle for the North
It's the first time anyone has tried to bring together debates for all three electorates.
Fans hoping Taniwha get Ranfurly Shield Challenge this season
Northland Taniwha could get Ranfurly Shield Challenge - if stars align
Great-grandmother stranded in Brazil slums during trip of a lifetime
Great-grandmother Ruth Cosner's big overseas trip took an unexpected turn.
Northland's potential needs to be unleashed, says Judith Collins
More infrastructure is the key to unlocking Northland's potential, National's leader says.
News snippets from Northland
Harbour Bridge strut replaced, pianist performs, and get ready for Oktoberfest.
Large block of land in Bay of Islands' richest neighbourhood for sale
Land next to Kauri Cliffs golf course on market for the first time in more than 70 years.
Bumper crowds to boost big sports matches and local businesses
The double-header of rugby and hockey games in Whangārei has city business owners abuzz.
Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe
Act's Northland candidate Mark Cameron takes time out for a catch up in a Whangarei cafe.
Advance voting in general election starts tomorrow
450 polling stations open tomorrow for advance voting in the election